Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem peels back the layers on the lives and backgrounds of the world's most impactful innovators. Centering around intimate narratives, Shrem uncovers a detailed, previously unspoken story of the genesis and evolution of bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the web3 movements. Join Shrem as he journeys through the uncharted territories of tech revolutions, revealing the human side of the stories that shaped the digital world we live in today.
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Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
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On the Bitcoin Takeover podcast you're going to hear the builders and innovators who make the Bitcoin project valuable. It's thanks to their work that the BTC price goes up, and it's their efforts that convince large investors that Bitcoin is the future of money. Here you will find the projects and ideas that will radically improve Bitcoin in the future, presented by the creators and innovators themselves. Time to learn!
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Mastering Global Talent: Andy Hilliard on Scaling Software Development Teams
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21:47Episode Notes: Global Talent Pool: Andy dives into why 85% of software development talent is located outside of the U.S. and how companies can leverage this global talent pool for competitive pricing and higher efficiency. The Critical Role of Due Diligence: Learn how to avoid costly mistakes when choosing partners or outsourcing teams. Andy emphas…
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S16 E7: Michael Parenti (Exiled Surfer) on Bitcoin Politics & Rock N Roll
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8:10:11The life of Michael Parenti is truly extraordinary, as he witnessed two significant cultural movements that changed the word. Growing up in Malibu, he went to school with the likes of Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, met a young Madonna before she was an international star, hung out in Bob Dylan's house, and saw live acts like Nirvana and Red Hot Chill…
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Hester M. Peirce: The Next Chapter of Crypto Regulations - [Making Markets, EP.55]
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18:51My guest today is SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, also known as the Crypto mom for her strong support of the industry. Commissioner Peirce was recently appointed as the head of the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force, and here, she lays out her overall, vision, key goals, and her thoughts on the Howie test and the tension between free markets and protectin…
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Unlocking the Future of Web3 with Gravity: Charles Wayn
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16:19Episode Notes: Charles Wayn’s Web3 Evolution: From DLive’s decentralized live streaming platform to the evolution into Galxe, a Web3 powerhouse, Charles shares his journey of innovation in crypto. Introducing Gravity: The launch of Gravity, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance and cross-chain functionality, is a game-changer. Charles …
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S16 E6: Super Testnet on Monero vs Lightning Network Privacy
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2:29:39Bitcoin developer Super Testnet argues that the Lightning Network is more private – and therefore better suited for darknet markets than Monero. In this episode, he breaks down all the nuances involved and defines good financial privacy.Time stamps:Introducing Super Testnet (00:00:48)Lightning on Dark Web Markets (00:01:08)Lightning Network Privacy…
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Meb Faber: Taxation and Diversification - [Making Markets, EP.54]
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54:33My guest today is Meb Faber, the co-founder and CIO of Cambria Investments, an RIA that manages over $2B in assets. Meb is also one of the biggest investing nerds I know, and today, we dive into a wide variety of topics, from taxation to portfolio construction to various asset classes. We start by diving into the 351 exchange, its mechanics, and th…
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S15 E5: Reuben Yap on Firo & ZK Privacy
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4:12:39Reuben Yap is one of the co-founders of Firo (previously Zcoin): an implementation of the Zerocoin paper from 2013, which was first proposed as a Bitcoin soft fork to improve the network's privacy via Zero Knowledge proofs.Time stamps:Introducing Reuben Yap (00:00:48)Reuben's Article on Tribalism (00:01:35)History of Privacy Proposals Zero Coin & Z…
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Hack Hero Ogle: Recovering $500M, Glue Network, and the Path to Mass Adoption
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17:43In this gripping episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ogle, a renowned crypto security expert who has recovered over $500 million from hacks and scams. Known as the "bat signal" for crypto recovery, Ogle shares his journey, his innovative approach to solving blockchain security issues, and the vision behind his new project, Glue Netwo…
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From Antiques to Bitcoin: Mel Sands on Collectibles, Community, and the Hunt for Satoshi’s Newspaper
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19:31In this vibrant episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Mel Sands, vintage and antique dealer turned Bitcoin advocate, to explore the intersection of collectibles, community, and crypto history. Mel’s journey from discovering Bitcoin through a forgotten $100 investment to becoming a passionate evangelist and collector is a testament to h…
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Bitcoin Day Naples: John Drew on Sound Money and Building Local Bitcoin Communities
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15:04In this exciting episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with John Drew, organizer of Bitcoin Day, to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Day Naples on January 18, 2025, and how these grassroots events are reshaping Bitcoin education and community building. We explore: What is Bitcoin Day?: From its origins in Omaha to becoming a nationwide movement…
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Quarterly Market Recap: Q4 2024 - [Making Markets, EP.53]
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42:24In this Q4 2024 recap episode of Making Markets, Eric and Matt examine how markets defied bearish expectations, with the S&P 500 up 23% and Bitcoin surging 150%. Eric provides insight into Bitcoin's growing institutional adoption, particularly focusing on BlackRock's record-breaking Bitcoin ETF launch and its implications for the broader crypto mar…
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S16 E4: John Light on ZK Tech to Scale Bitcoin & Make It Private
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1:43:40John Light is a researcher who specializes in bringing Zero Knowledge cryptography to supplement Bitcoin's limitations in scalability & privacy. With ZK rollups, Bitcoin stands a better chance to onboard 8 billion people onto trust-minimized layer 2s.Time stamps:Introducing John Light (00:00:50)John's Work at Alpen Labs (00:01:35)Strata: A New zk O…
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Bitcoin, Truth, and the Next Monetary Revolution: Brian Estes on Building a Better Financial Future
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16:20In this deeply insightful episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Brian Estes, Chief Investment Officer of Off the Chain Capital, early Bitcoin OG, producer of the documentary God Bless Bitcoin, and a tireless advocate for financial truth. Brian’s journey from traditional finance skeptic to one of Bitcoin’s most vocal proponents is a sto…
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S16 E3: Charlie Shrem & DG Yoda on Digital Gold (DGD)
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1:50:50Bitcoin OG Charlie Shrem is now the chief evangelist of a project called Digital Gold (DGD). In this episode, I ask him and his business partner Digital Gold Yoda all the important questions about the legitimacy of their new cryptocurrency.Time stamps:Introducing Charlie Shrem & Digital Gold Jedi (00:00:48)Is Charlie Still Bullish on Bitcoin? (00:0…
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Argentina’s Crypto Revolution to Decentraland 2.0: Yemel Jardi on Building the Future of Virtual Worlds
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24:58In this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland’s latest innovations, Yemel’s journey is a testament to the power…
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S16 E2: Liam Eagen on Crypto(graphy) Research & Innovation
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2:03:55Time stamps:Introducing Liam (00:00:25)Shielded Client-Side Validation (00:01:53)Challenges in Bitcoin Development (00:05:36)The Soft Fork Independence of Shielded CSV (00:06:31)Introduction to OP_CAT (00:06:31)Opinions on Bitcoin Covenant Proposals (00:07:06)Integer Arithmetic in Bitcoin (00:09:26)Alpen Labs and Their Projects (00:12:23)Optimistic…
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Cryptography to Crypto Giants: Ran Goldi on Fireblocks, Innovation, and Securing Blockchain’s Future
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19:23In this epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ran Goldi, VP of Payments at Fireblocks, one of the most influential companies in the crypto and blockchain space. Ran’s journey is as fascinating as the industry he’s helped shape—from algorithmic trading to launching startups, to his time in Israeli intelligence, and ultimately build…
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S16 E1: Mike Belshe on BitGo, Self Custody & The Future of Bitcoin
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1:59:56Mike Belshe is the co-founder and CEO of BitGo. As a Bitcoin and internet pioneer, he has witnessed some of the most significant phenomena and can draw some really interesting parallels between the two complementary realms.Time stamps:Introducing Mike Belshe (00:00:42)Mike Belshe's Background (00:01:58)Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody (00:02:…
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Eric Johnson: The Complex World of Global Logistics - [Making Markets, EP.52]
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1:02:04My guest today is Eric Johnson, the Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. With over 20 years of experience covering the intersection of logistics and technology, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In our conversation, we explore the complex and fascinating world of logistics—how goods move from point A to point B, the my…
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S15 E71: Amir Taaki on Bitcoin & DarkFi
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7:07:54Time stamps:Introducing Amir (00:00:47)Reflections on Bitcoin Privacy (00:01:44)Layer 2 Solutions Discussion (00:02:36)Challenges of Layer 2 Usability (00:04:46)Interest in Layer 2 Proposals (00:05:51)Simplicity in Opcode Development (00:06:54)Concerns Over Opcode Usage (00:08:03)Historical Context of Bitcoin's Scripting Language (00:09:00)Limitati…
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S15 E70: Jeff Garzik on Hemi & Bitcoin Development
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1:04:36Time Stamps:Jeff Garzik’s Contributions (00:00:47)Overview of Hemi (00:02:32)Scaling Bitcoin (00:03:11)Challenges with Current Solutions (00:04:17)Lightning Network Use Cases (00:05:04)Goals of Hemi (00:05:56)Integration with Bitcoin (00:07:19)History of Open Source Software (00:08:20)Security and Trust in Established Technologies (00:10:01)Satoshi…
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Building a $2 Trillion network. The Digital Gold revolution explained. Commodity to Currency.
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37:30Bitcoin is a commodity, not money. At least, that's the argument my guest, Digital Gold Yoda, lays out today as we dive into the revolutionary project that aims to achieve what Satoshi Nakamoto originally envisioned DigitalGold.com. Imagine a network of 100 million nodes running proof-of-stake technology on regular computers—decentralized, efficien…
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S15 E69: Zach Herbert on Passport Prime by Foundation Devices
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2:13:38Time stamps:Announcing the New Passport Prime (00:01:49)Competitive Landscape of Hardware Wallets (00:03:17)The Challenge to Replace Trezor (00:03:17)Introduction of the Passport Prime (00:05:25)Features of the Passport Prime (00:06:54)Expanding Digital Security (00:08:07)Comparison to Steve Jobs' Presentation (00:08:34)Open Source Platform Develop…
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Charlie Shrem: The Journey of Bitcoin - [Making Markets, EP.51]
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49:29My guest today is Charlie Shrem. Charlie was a founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation and BitInstant - one of the earliest Bitcoin exchanges. In this episode, he takes us through his incredible life story-starting with how an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn got into the wild world of Bitcoin. He then talks about how Bitcoin went from a toy to a real …
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S15 E68: Paul Sztorc on Activating Drivechains via CUSF (Core Untouched Soft Fork)
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2:10:46Time stamps:Introducing Paul… again! (00:00:46)Core Untouched Soft Work (00:01:56)Peter Todd's Criticism (00:02:19)Debate on Soft Forks (00:04:44)Luke Dash Jr.'s Perspective (00:05:00)SPV Wallets and Full Nodes (00:08:51)Data Availability Issues (00:12:10)Neutrino and Privacy (00:14:16)Dandelion++ Proposal (00:17:05)Quality of Bitcoin Core Developm…
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Adam Abbas: Navigating the Credit Markets - [Making Markets, EP.50]
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56:43My guest today is Adam Abbas, Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income at Oakmark. After recording over a hundred podcasts, I was thrilled to finally chat with another Fixed Income manager. We start with some valuable lessons from investing in the TMT sector, the impact of zero interest rates, and the role of monetary policy in the credit markets…
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S15 E67: Rocelo Lopes on Self Custody, Tether Truth & Generational Bitcoin
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1:02:24Time stamps:Welcome to the Gymcast! (00:00:51)Rocelo's Introduction (00:01:47)First Bitcoin Transaction (00:02:51)Buying Bitcoin in Tokyo (00:03:17)Meeting Satoshi Nakamoto? (00:05:13)Importance of Physical Fitness for HODLing (00:06:51)Transition from Bitcoin Skeptic to Miner (00:08:22)Future of Bitcoin Mining (00:09:35)From Bitcoin Enthusiast to …
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S15 E66: Jameson Lopp on Michael Saylor, Bitcoin Ossification & Paranoid Crypto Anarchism
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1:01:40Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:56)Michael Saylor & Paranoid Crypto Anarchy (00:01:20)Bitcoin Block Size Discussion (00:03:10)Ossification of Bitcoin (00:04:09)Challenges of Second Layer Solutions (00:05:31)Botanics and Spider Chain (00:08:15)Practicality of Innovations (00:09:44)State of the Lightning Network (00:10:14)Liquidity Management in Ligh…
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Eric Seufert: A Primer on Digital Advertising - [Making Markets, EP.49]
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53:37My guest this week is Eric Seufert. In the words of Ben Thompson from Stratecherry, Eric is arguably the best writer and commentator on digital advertising, and today, he gives us a masterclass on the subject. We start by talking about Apple’s ATT framework, Meta’s recovery, and what the current ecosystem looks like. We also talk about X, advertisi…
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S15 E65: Bitcoin Covenants Without Soft Forks with Avihu M. Levy of StarkWare
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44:10The recent ColliderScript research paper is a game changer: it enables Bitcoin covenants at a high cost, but without requiring any soft fork. It's the most remarkable breakthrough since BitVM and co-author Avihu M. Levy is here to explain how it works!Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:45)Avihu M. Levy's Background in Bitcoin (00:02:25)Covenants in Bi…
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Bitcoin’s New Era: Adoption, Wealth, and the Role of the Giants with Gary Cardone
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34:12We are about to embark on a new era for Bitcoin and maybe even Crypto. The 2024 election has changed everything. I sat down with Gary Cardone, a powerhouse in energy and digital assets, as we explore the seismic shifts happening in Bitcoin and the crypto world. Gary dives deep into how Wall Street and even U.S. politics are shaping Bitcoin’s path f…
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S15 E64: David A. Johnston on Bitcoin 2.0 & Decentralized AI
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2:18:45Time stamps:Introducing David A. Johnston (00:00:51)David's Bitcoin Journey (00:02:34)Bitcoin 2.0 Discussion (00:02:54)Mastercoin and ICOs (00:05:31)Community Reactions to Digital Assets (00:06:31)Bitcoin's Ideological Divide (00:07:46)The Bitcoin 2.0 Panel (00:09:00)Emergence of Ethereum (00:09:30)Irreconcilable Differences (00:10:08)Freedom Maxim…
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S15 E63: David Bailey on Bitcoin & Trump
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1:47:27Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:47)David's Background and Media Interest (00:02:27)Transition to Trump Support (00:03:37)Historic Casascius Bitcoin Moment (00:04:36)Conference Tensions (00:06:02)Trump's Speech and Bitcoin (00:09:21)Missed Opportunities with Elon (00:11:42)Trump's Positive Reception (00:12:47)Understanding the Bitcoin Transition Tea…
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S15 E62: Josh Swihart & Kris Nuttycombe on Zcash & Privacy
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1:37:22Time stamps:Introducting Josh & Chris (00:00:50)Criticism of Zcash (00:01:44)Origins of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (00:02:18)Technological Challenges (00:04:00)Need for Internet Cash (00:05:45)Radicalization & Maximalism (00:07:01)Evolution of Zcash Addresses (00:08:19)Transparent vs. Shielded Addresses (00:09:00)Misconceptions About Transparent Address…
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Sam Rines: What the Election Means for Markets - [Making Markets, EP.48]
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46:46My guest this week is Sam Rines, economist, author and Macro Strategist at WisdomTree. Sam was the first guest on Making Markets one year ago, where a lot of his takes proved to be highly accurate. So we decided to record part II one week before the election. We start with his base case for the election, the potential scenarios, and what has and ha…
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S15 E61: Polto & Darko on Self Custody Pro Tips
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1:35:18Time stamps:Introducing Polto & Darko (00:00:50)Top Hardware Wallets (00:01:33)Trade-offs in Multi-Signature Wallets (00:02:06)Importance of Secure Elements (00:03:25)Passphrase Usage and Security (00:04:37)Confusion Around Passphrases (00:06:06)Backing Up Passphrases (00:07:14)BIP 39 and Passphrase Features (00:08:02)Derivation of Wallet Addresses…
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Joe Magyer: Entrepreneurship, Markets, and the Fed - [Making Markets, EP.47]
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44:58This week again, I’m again on the other side of the mic, as I’m interviewed by Joe Magyer, the founder of Seaplane Ventures. This is a wide-ranging conversation where we talk about the Fed rate cut, cover different asset classes including VC, PE, Fixed Income, and Public Equities, and my journey in building Canopy Capital. This episode first appear…
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S15 E60: Andrey Sabelnikov & Pavel Nikienkov on Zano & Privacy
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2:31:54Andrey Sabelnikov has a history with the CryptoNote protocol, and even worked under pseudonymous Monero grandfather Nicholas von Saberhagen. Recently, he built Zano with Pavel Nikienkov. It's a protocol for issuing tokens with good privacy.Time Stamps:Introducing Andrey & Pavel (00:00:54)What is Zano? (00:02:46)Hybrid Consensus Mechanism (00:04:50)…
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MWEB (MimbleWimble Extension Block) is a way to add privacy & extra scalability on a parallel blockchain. First proposed by Andrew Poelstra in 2016, it was quickly forgotten in the Bitcoin world. But thanks to David Burkett, it's now live on Litecoin.Time stamps:Introduction to MWEB and David Burkett (00:00:55)Origins of MWEB (00:01:40)Comparing MW…
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Quarterly Market Recap: Q3 2024 - [Making Markets, EP.46]
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38:58Eric and Matt share insights on the market's performance through the third quarter of 2024, highlighting the S&P rising by 6% and a significant 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the first since the pandemic. Eric reflects on market sentiment and the complexities of predicting Fed actions, addressing the contrasts between past and pres…
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