A panel featuring Coinbase's John D'Agostino and economist Perkins discussed whether inflation can be cooled without triggering austerity measures or demand destruction. The debate, hosted by Austin Campbell on the Bits + Bips podcast with Nick van Eck, highlighted growing concerns over Europe's fraying social contract as anti-austerity protests spread across the continent. Perkins warned that prolonged economic strain risks eroding public trust in institutions, while D'Agostino examined monetary policy alternatives to traditional tightening cycles. The discussion underscored tensions between central bank mandates and rising social unrest amid persistent inflationary pressures.