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Welcome to episode 71 of The Bitcoin Game, I'm Rob Mitchell. I met Brian Lockhart while having lunch at Bitcoin 2019 this summer. Brian recently joined the team at Casa, which happened to have just released details on the Node 2. So this seemed like the perfect time to have Brian as a guest. I learned a lot from Brian, including how Bitcoin got on his radar (hint: it's the tech), his five-year Bitcoin Rip Van Winkle experience, and the Casa Node 2. We even review some recently highlighted security trade-offs with the Node, as well as my own case of Lightning fever. If you've ever wanted to know more about Brian Lockhart or the Casa Node, this episode is for you! LINKS Brian on Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianLockhart Casa on Twitter https://twitter.com/casahodl Casa https://keys.casa Bitcoin 2019 https://www.bitcoin2019conference.com/bitcoin-2019 BitBlockBoom! https://bitblockboom.com Latin American Bitcoin Conference https://www.labitconf.com Quant https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financialcareers/08/quants-quantitative-analyst.asp Black–Scholes Model https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%E2%80%93Scholes_model Trace Mayer on Stephan Livera Podcast https://stephanlivera.com/episode/115 Microsoft Xbox https://www.xbox.com Bitcoin White Paper https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf Tableau Software https://www.tableau.com Altcoin https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/what-altcoin Ethereum https://www.ethereum.org Seattle Bitcoin Meetup https://www.meetup.com/seabtc ICO https://www.investopedia.com/news/what-ico Lightning Network https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Network Michael Flaxman on The Bitcoin Game https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/the-bitcoin-game-70-michael-flaxman-securing-bitcoin Bryan Bishop on Stephan Livera Podcast https://stephanlivera.com/episode/108 Casa Keymaster https://keys.casa/keymaster Casa Node 2 https://blog.keys.casa/announcing-casa-node-2 Casa Gold https://blog.keys.casa/casa-gold-membership-overview-casa-node Nodl https://www.nodl.it Lightning in a Box https://lightninginabox.co RaspiBlitz https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz My Node http://mynodebtc.com BTCPay https://btcpayserver.org Electrum https://electrum.org Block Explorer https://wiki.trezor.io/Blockchain_explorer Addressing Security Concerns about Casa Node https://blog.keys.casa/addressing-security-concerns-about-casa-node/ Electrum Will Support Lightning Payments (coded in Python) https://tftc.io/martys-bent/issue-590 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5192855.0 Lightning Labs https://lightning.engineering Lightning Network Trust Torch https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/lightning-torchs-bitcoin-payment-is-running-a-worldwide-marathon Zap Wallet https://zap.jackmallers.com Casa Sats App https://blog.keys.casa/announcing-sats-app-with-satsback What are “Sats”? https://cryptocurrencyfacts.com/what-are-sats Peter Todd on The Bitcoin Game https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/the-bitcoin-game-34-bitcoin-core-dev-peter-todd Dr. Adam Back on The Bitcoin Game (Part 1) https://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/the-bitcoin-game-59-dr-adam-back THE BITCOIN GAME IS SPONSORED BY The best way to be smart about trading crypto is to use the smartest trading platform. That's why you should check out eToro. eToro is one of the largest trading platforms in the world, with over $1 Trillion in trading volume on the platform per year. US customers can trade the most popular cryptoassets with extraordinarily low and transparent fees. And, if you're not ready to trade yet, you can practice building your portfolio with the eToro virtual trading feature. Best of all, you can connect with 11 million other eToro traders around the world to discuss trading, charts, and all things Bitcoin. Create an account today at b.tc/etorogame. Build your crypto portfolio the smart way. eToro is crypto trading made easy. While much of a Bitcoiner's time is spent in the world of digital assets, sometimes it's nice to own a physical representation of the virtual things you care about. For just the price of a cup of coffee or two (at Starbucks), you can own the world-famous Bitcoin Keychain. As Seen On The Guardian • TechCrunch • Engadget • Ars Technica • Popular Mechanics Infowars • Maxim • Inc. • Vice • RT • Bitcoin Magazine • VentureBeat PRI • CoinDesk • Washington Post • Forbes • Fast Company Bitcoin Keychains - BTCKeychain.com CREDITS All music in this episode of The Bitcoin Game was created by Rob Mitchell, or from a jam. All music in this episode was created by me, or is from jamming with Mike Coleman and Steve Lunn. The Bitcoin Game box art was created from an illustration by Rock Barcellos. Bitcoin (Segwit) tipping address: 3AYvXZseExRn3Dum8z9tFUk9jtQK6KMU4g Lightning Network tipping: https://tippin.me/@TheBTCGame Note: We've migrated our RSS feed (and primary content host) from SoundCloud to Libsyn. So if you noticed the SoundCloud numbers aren't nearly as high as they used to be, that's the reason.
Tatiana Moroz, Josh Scigala and I discussed some of the more recent legal news pertaining to the crypto space. We discussed the FinCEN, SEC, & CFTC joint statement; the IRS airdrop/fork announcement; the TON SEC action; the Bitfinex class action; the declaration by the CFTC that ETH is a commodity; and the Libra project. Tatiana is As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Tatiana has been spreading the word about cryptocurrencies through music and presentations at various Bitcoin conferences around the world including Bitcoin South in New Zealand, NASDAQ, South By Southwest, the Latin American Bitcoin Conference, Bitcoin in the Beltway, Coins in the Kingdom, the Libertarian National Convention, Inside Bitcoins, and many more. She created Tatiana Coin, the first-ever cryptocurrency designed to support an artist.As an active participant in the cryptocurrency community, Tatiana has accumulated relationships and friendships with people from all backgrounds, in the fintech, political, activist, tech, and music worlds. She noticed many wasted and missed connections. Many crypto companies do not spend their marketing budgets efficiently and thus have trouble achieving a sound ROI. The goal of CMH is to solve that by helping businesses make connections and find their markets in the crypto and fintech space. Joshua Scigala is a distinguished designer, animator & entrepreneur. Initially training as a designer and special effects artist in Sydney, Australia, Joshua went on to establish himself as a sought after senior designer in some of the best post production houses in Australia. Joshua in turn turned his attention to the television industry, designing & producing for some of the biggest show brands in the world, such as The Big Bang Theory, 24 & Australian Idol. As well as rebranding whole networks like 4meTV singapore and Sydney. In 2001, Joshua established swapstyle.com an online swapping web app designed to combat the huge waste accumulated as a by-product of the textile industry. Swapstyle.com was the first website in the world to provide clothing swapping facilities and was featured on Fox News, Dr. Phil & Bloomberg (sold in 2014). Joshua is also the founder of ozdesigner.com, one of Australia's first online fashion boutiques selling on behalf of exclusive Australian & New Zealand fashion houses(sold in 2008). After developing cutting edge IOS application technology as the director of The Mobile App Company Pty Ltd, Joshua turned his attentions to the advancement of Crypto-currencies and has been an avid member and proponent of the Bitcoin community since 2010. He moved to Berlin in 2012, and with his interest in alternative economies established Vaultoro.com as a co[founder together with his brother Philip Scigala. Vaultoro.com is the first realtime bitcoin / physical gold trading platform, orderbook and API. Anyone in the world can now hedge against the bitcoin volatility within seconds using gold bullion. Vaultoro.com is full reserve banking 4.0, Easy, Transparent, Instant and Inclusive. Joshua is currently engaging 100% of his focus & energy into developing Vaultoro.
Connie Gallippi has been a guest on the Tatiana Show before, but this is a really exciting occasion as Givetrack 1.0 has been launched! Fresh off of her trip to the Latin American Bitcoin Conference in Santiago, Chile, Founder and Executive Director of the Bitgive Foundation joins us to tell us all about the latest news. We hear about the ways that charities can use Blockchain tech right now, using Bitcoin as the base. Connie’s work is impressive, and is a culmination of years of innovation in the space. Tune in and hear more about how you can track your donations using Givetrack. About the Guests: Connie founded BitGive in 2013, the first Bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit and pioneer organization, leveraging Bitcoin and Blockchain technology via practical applications for humanitarian work in the developing world. Connie speaks internationally and is an advocate for diversity and equal opportunity. Previously, Connie worked with nonprofits in California for 15 years in a variety of roles, she remains involved as a volunteer for several organizations. She holds a BS in Natural Resource Management from Virginia Tech. If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to: 1444meJi7YjgQGNg3U8Z6qYZFA5cgz4Gmj More Info: TatianaMoroz.com CryptoMediaHub.com BitGiveFoundation.org Givetrack.org Friends and Sponsors of the Show: Paxful.com TheBitcoinCPA.com CryptoCompare.com
A live show from the Mexico City Bitcoin Meetup at EBC Escuela Bancaria Y Comercial which is also venue where a previous Latin American Bitcoin Conference was held. This was an Amazing event sponsored by Ripple and 150 people were turned away because there wasn't enough room. Ripple was not the topic of discussion but rather the growth of crypto in Mexico. We also chat with Rosio one of the organizers as well as Jose Rodriguez and Pablo Echeverria.
On tonight's episode of "The Crypto Show," we interview Juan S. Galt about our recent interview with Craig Wright. We also discuss the differences between Bitcoin Core and Cash, and Juan's opinion on both. We also talk about the Latin American Bitcoin Conference and the upcoming Anarchapulco Conference. We have two surprise guests, Joe from cryptohwwallet.com and Dash enthusiast Bill Kline, the former of whom updates us on the production and availability status of hardware wallets, and the latter of whom asks a couple questions of Juan Galt. Juan briefly updates us on Komodo, and there is talk of the possibility of a major debate at Anarchapulco amongst Juan Galt, Roger Ver, Craig Wright, Trace Mayer, and who knows who else in the great Bitcoin Core/Bitcoin Cash debate.
On tonight's episode of "The Crypto Show," Danny is attending the Latin American Bitcoin Conference and brings us Dash enthusiasts from various countries in Latin America. Our first guest is Eugenia Alcala, who hails from Venezuela. She tells us about the economic conditions in her country and how Dash and Bitcoin are already helping people who are suffering from the grip of their State's destructive socialist policies. We also discuss black markets and entrepreneurship in that country. Our second guest is Rod from the Youtube channel Dash Dinheiro Digital who discusses the unique and exciting ways in which Dash supporters have been able to promote Dash in Brazil. Then Juan Galt comes on to talk about the Dash proposal in which he is involved and the upcoming Anarchapulco conference. Our final guest is Edward Stoever from Dash.red, who explains the cool features of that website, a large Colombian retail business that accepts Dash, and other Dash goings-on in Colombia.
On tonight's episode of "The Crypto Show," we talk with Roger Ver for the first half of the show. We discuss Bitcoin Cash, the prospects for the demise and success of Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Cash, respectively, and how quickly Bitcoin Cash may be a crypto game-changer. We ask Roger his opinion as to the failure of Segwit2x, as well as the possible motivations behind the failure of Bitcoin Core to remedy Bitcoin's technical issues. We discuss Bitcoin.com's mining pool and its impressive built-in ability to switch between BTC and BCH mining automatically depending on profitability. We also query Roger concerning the unusual price moves in BTC and BCH, and what he has done with his own Bitcoin holdings since the advent of Bitcoin Cash. And more. In the second hour, Danny and I discuss his already-in-motion trip to Mexico, his goals while down there, and his trip next month to the Latin American Bitcoin Conference in Bogota, Colombia, and a visit to Caracas, Venezuela. We also discuss upcoming Anarchapulco and highlight some of the amazing speakers who will be in attendance. **Sponsored by:** [Dash](http://Dash.org), [CryptoCompare](http://pcryptocompare.com) and [Defense Distributed](http://defdist.org) **Links** [LogosRadioNetwork](https://LogosRadioNetwork.com) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119365597/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_IQPczbQHWJKP8 [TheCryptoShow](http://TheCryptoShow.com) [FreeRoss](http://FreeRoss.org) **Social Media ** [The Crypto Show on Facebook](http://facebook.com/thecryptoshow) [@TheCryptoShow](https://Twitter.com/TheCryptoShow) [@The_Crypto_Show](https://Twitter.com/The_Crypto_Show) [@the_crypto_show instagram](https://instagram.com/the_crypto_show) [The Crypto Show YouTube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCH720dsEFqx0gYyQrLZHCEQ) **Tip with Crypto** BTC: 139R6K7fxTYaFf2aXTid84Le1ayqMVvSCq Dash: XqDeHnokQocBpvffsa2dWz8mX7oTKpoKzc LTC: LUTJtk4QqXLiDkK8pDKK3jM73VVwbp7oSr Doge: DQBJ7PSpFzUTwpBrny46Kug4BW8AGtq1YQ LTBC: 1CevFxMT6srBtTkWx2qrNaJmjtgxbo7pBA ,,, ETH: 0x10cfd6916832566e82b3ab38cc6741dfd7e6164fo
What you are going to LEARN in this episode: Why Bitcoin is the Austrian School of Economics in ACTION! How Entrepreneurship helps others create, retain and utilize their freedoms How money is formed in prison Why community coins, like Steem, are so significant My guest today is Charlie Shrem, Bitcoin pioneer, founder of BitInstant, Founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and serial entrepreneur. Ever since I met Charlie at the 1st Latin American Bitcoin Conference (in 2013), I was super impressed with how he saw the world. He’s a young guy, still in his mid-20’s, and his mind is constantly looking for ways to build and create value for others. The true mindset of an entrepreneur and I noticed it right away. In high school, Charlie found that he was proficient with computers and created a business around solving computer and printer problems. In college he saw the success of Groupon and created a similar business where he would sell excess inventory from local warehouses. In his senior year of college, while studying Economics, Charlie found Bitcoin...and it changed his life. As a self-proclaimed student of the Austrian School of Economics (www.mises.org), which of course he didn’t learn about from his college professors, Charlie saw Bitcoin as the Austrian School in ACTION! Common criticism is laid on the Austrian School in the form of “sure, this sounds great in THEORY, but where has it been put into practice?” Bitcoin was finally the opportunity and real-life example that Charlie had been waiting for. The BItcoin Problem: In 2011, there weren’t many good places to buy/sell Bitcoin. A company called TradeHill was one of the prominent exchanges, but they were slow and prone to wire issues. Losing bank accounts and wire routes were very common for early Bitcoin companies, especially exchanges. The BitInstant Solution: Seeing this problem, Charlie decided to build a company, BitInstant, to help alleviate the wait times to buy Bitcoin. He could fund his corporate account at Tradehill, and introduce new access points for clients to place orders. Instead of taking weeks to purchase Bitcoin, it now took only a few hours. Rather than wiring to Tradehill directly, you could fund your BitInstant account from ~1M locations in the US including Walmart, 7-11, CVS and Walgreens. Talk about convenience! He recollects on how money was formed [in prison] out of consensus rather than depending solely on a barter-only system. “Money Mack’s” and “Food Mack’s” were the currency of choice, and we discuss why. As long as people want to exchange goods and services with one another, money will find a role. Now that Charlie was able to move, communicate and interact as he wished, it was time to start building again. Not long after he was set free, Charlie found an interesting platform called Steemit (www.steemit.com) which was a community-based blockchain which incentivized social engagement and content creation. Quickly finding the value, he got to work creating a new and improved markup editor to solve a few of the inconveniences associated with the platform. He’s now one of the most popular bloggers on the site with a huge following. Charlie’s most recent entrepreneurial project is called Intellisys Capital which is using the blockchain to sell ownable shares of a portfolio of company stock. Since its blockchain-based, you can quickly and easily show that you own the shares (unlike in the current stock shares world) and get paid dividends in crypto-assets (such as Bitcoin, etc). Never a dull moment in the life of Charlie Shrem! Remember, Bitcoin is an opt-in/opt-out currency. If you think that it will benefit you, in any way, then you are welcome to join our community. If not, then no hard feelings and best of luck to you. We have no desire to force you to do anything. Until next time...Keep Building Freedom! In Liberty, Ashe Contact Info: Twitter: @CharlieShrem Steemit: https://steemit.com/@charlieshrem
Gloria Álvarez of Guatemala is perhaps Latin America's most prominent political analyst and advocate for classical liberalism and limited government. She frequently tours internationally, and we caught up in Buenos Aires at the 2016 Latin American Bitcoin Conference. Show notes: http://bit.ly/gloria-alvarez.
Three guests from the Latin American Bitcoin Conference offer their explanations for the why, what, and how of bitcoin: Tone Vays, Michael Dupree, and Juan Llanos. Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-bitcoin-is-here-to-stay-labitconf/.
Tonight we talk with the VP of Payments Jose Rodriguez at Bitso.com a Bitcoin Exchange in Mexico. We cover a range of topics about Bitcoin in Mexico including the up coming Latin American Bitcoin Conference. The we speak with Kallen Diggs author of Reaching The Finishline. We also discuss his recent article in the Huffington Post.