Humans of Bitcoin
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHumans of Bitcoin tells the stories of people whose lives have been impacted by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Guests range from activists and refugees to artists and entrepreneurs.
At Humans of Bitcoin, we just want to know how cryptocurrency is changing people’s lives, and why.
Hosted by Matt Aaron. Part of the Bitcoin.com podcast network.
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Episodes
Culture, Maximalism, KYC, + ShapeShift - Erik Voorhees
December 17, 2019 20:37 - 41 minutes - 75.1 MB"What that means is it's a grey area.... We wanted to be patient and see the token models that worked, the token models that did not, and the things that we should stay away from as a business." If you are going to start a business in cryptocurrency, you must deal with a high level of regulatory and legal uncertainty. Navigating the world of KYC, lawyer fees, and vague directives from government agencies, ShapeShift has evolved over the last 5 years. The uncertainty has caused Erik to ...
A Crypto Fund that Holds 0 BTC - Justin Bons
December 10, 2019 13:04 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBEven though Anthony Pompliano's Morgan Creek Digital holds BCH as it's 3rd largest asset, he'll rarely, if ever, talk about it in public. I'm not picking on Pomp, this is par for the course among the crypto fund community. Justin Bons is not your typical fund manager. He proudly engages with the Bitcoin Cash community and is excited about the future. How do you apply "investing in fundamentals" to the world of cryptocurrency? What's it like running a fund with 0 BTC? Justin shares hi...
Fighting Equifax, Data Privacy - Reuben Metcalfe
December 03, 2019 15:03 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBIn 2017, the bitcoin community was outraged by the extreme negligence of Equifax in one of the largest data breaches ever. A central point of vulnerability was hacked and personal data including social security and credit card numbers were leaked onto the interwebs. We have a short memory: Equifax stock is up roughly 43% this year! Two years later, Reuben and his company, Class Action Inc are still fighting for the people. They recently filed an objection to a laughable settlement offe...
Money, Politics and Decentralized Governence - Santi.Eth of Democracy Earth
November 25, 2019 23:40 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBThe inflation rate in Argentina is currently at 55% per year. It's not a surprise that bitcoin has a strong following and usage there. A talented developer and thinker, Santiago is the founder of Democracy Earth. He's someone that gets a ring from political activists in Chile and Mexico asking him for advice on how to organize digitally. He declined to work with the political party in Mexico due to ethical reasons. He also started a political party, the Net Party, in 2012 in Argentina....
Ethereum, Stablecoins, Tokens - Lawson Baker
November 19, 2019 14:14 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MBThis is the first of a two part special on the Ethereum ecosystem. Lawson Baker has a weapon is his toolkit that is quite useful in the crypto world: a law degree. With a background in finance, Lawson understands the power of cryptoassets and the regulatory guidelines that have to be met. We talk about narratives in crypto, stablecoins, privacy, and a token standard he has helped push along: the ERC-1404.
Bringing BCH to Global Financial Institutions - Dave Shin
November 12, 2019 13:25 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBFor a long time (in crypto terms) Bitcoin Cash has been largely ignored by institutional investors. Dave Shin is working to change that. Dave is a banker by day and bitcoiner by night. His double life is starting to pay dividends. In addition to running the Bitcoin.com exchange, he is raising awareness of the viability of Bitcoin Cash as an asset to the international banking crowd.
Running against Pelosi, Bitcoin, The Fed + the Silk Road - Agatha Bacelar
November 05, 2019 13:36 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBAn engineer running for Congress in San Fran, Agatha offers a unique skillset and ideas not found in the current House of Representatives. She is an advocate for blockchain tech, cryptocurrency, and prison reform. What I really appreciate about Agatha is her willingness to discuss any topic. She gave smart and candid answers to questions that 99% of politicians would have deflected. We talk about the way money works today, the benefits of a public ledger for the government, and much more.
Lessons from the Largest PR Firm in Crypto - David Wachsman
October 22, 2019 14:02 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBAn inside look at Wachsman - The public relations arm for top crypto companies like Bitmex, Kraken, and Coindesk. A behind the scenes juggernaut with a team of 100 employees with offices in 3 countries. Going into the interview, I was curious how David was able to scale his PR expertise into a global team. How do they handle those emergency situations? What about their relationships with press contacts? How do they manage clients who may be directly or indirectly competing with each o...
From CoinDesk to CoinSpice - Peter Ryan
October 15, 2019 13:06 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBFilmmaker, researcher, and cryptocurrency advocate Peter Ryan talks about growth marketing for Bitcoin Cash. He started at NYU and then went to THE media establishment of the industry: CoinDesk. Now, Peter has rolled the dice and joined media upstart CoinSpice. What excites him about CoinSpice? How can Bitcoin Cash become a "winning culture"?
Andreas Brekken on Coding, Bitcoin and Liberty (Sideshift.ai)
October 08, 2019 15:11 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBAndreas shares his thoughts on global politics and finance and ties it back to bitcoin. Learn why his current project, Sideshift.ai, a cutting edge, non-custodial exchange is a reflection of these world views. Andreas loves what he does: coding. Usually from a tropical location. Until recently, he had the largest node on the Lightning Network. He's also famous (or infamous?) for testing IOTA, creating and providing liquidity for SLP tokens on Bitcoin Cash, he enjoys playing with cryptocu...
How bitcoin fits into the banking system - Sean Walsh (Part 2)
October 01, 2019 15:47 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBBack for part 2 with Sean. We conclude this conversation with Sean's thoughts on Bitcoin as a compliment to the current financial system. Sean is the CEO of HyperBlock, which has a large mining center in Missoula, Montana. Note: Apologies for not having the best sound quality on Sean's side. We did our best to clean it up. But this episode will make you think differently about bitcoin and what it means to be a contrarian thinker.
Bitcoin for better money, civilization - Sean Walsh (Part 1)
September 24, 2019 13:39 - 1 hour - 117 MBRunning a publicly traded mining company, Sean has to defend bitcoin to the public. He defines what bitcoin is, plus his personal Big Short story from the 2008 housing bubble. Sean Walsh is a natural entrepreneur and contrarian. I've done well over a hundred interviews with top people in the bitcoin world, and Sean has ideas and opinions that I've never heard before! Sean is the CEO of HyperBlock, which has a large mining center in Missoula, Montana. This episode will make you think di...
The new CEO of Bitcoin.com and Dan of Cred
September 10, 2019 14:26 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MBThe appointment of Stefan Rust as CEO of Bitcoin.com surprised many in the industry. How does his leadership style and vision compare to Roger's? Not well-known by the broader cryptocurrency community, it was great having a relaxed conversation with the new head honcho of the company. Also joining us is Dan Schatt of MyCred.io. Cred is a leading company in the decentralized lending and finance sector. Stefan and Dan answered a few questions about the industry, bitcoin cash, and decentr...
Emin Gun Sirer on Bitcoin Folklore, Twitter, POW and AVA
September 03, 2019 20:04 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBEmin Gun Sirer is arguably the most prominent professor in the Bitcoin ecosphere. Teaching computer science at Cornell since 2001, Emin was interested in cryptocurrency before bitcoin. In 2003, with Karma, he invented proof of work. Now, he believes that their is a better solution to consensus: Avalanche. Emin shares his thoughts on the current bitcoin discourse, how CEOs should behave, and, of course, the future of cryptocurrency.
A Rare Interview with the CEO of Blockchain.com - Peter Smith
August 20, 2019 20:13 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBOne of the oldest companies in the space, Blockchain.com has staying power. With over 40 million downloads, Blockchain.com has a large share of bitcoin transactions and the #1 downloaded wallet. In 2011 the term "blockchain" was not a word. It was not a thing. In fact their website, blockchain.info at the time, was the first page on the internet to ever use the word. Back in the day (2011), it made the decision to take the non-custodial approach. This was in contrast to Coinbase's custod...
A look at Binance from the outside - Sam Feldman
August 13, 2019 15:42 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBSam Feldman is an internet entrepreneur. Like many, he is fascinated by crypto. His recent, comprehensive Cryptoguide on Binance caught the attention of Changpeng Zhao himself. We analyze last week's ep with Binance's CSO, talk about the opportunities and threats to Binance dominance, and get Sam's take on cryptocurrency in general. Plus a recent incident in Sweden that shows some of the new problems caused using cryptocurrency as money.
Binance, The Fastest Unicorn - Gin Chao CSO
August 06, 2019 13:58 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB"The real story, we believe, is that Binance is probably the fastest profitable startup to achieve unicorn status (private company with $1bn+ valuation) in history. Binance is valued at not $1bn+ but closer to $2bn+. And they did it in less than 6 months. Yes, you read it right, 6 months." What got you here, won't get you there. Binance continues to evolve. They recently added Gin Chao. Among other things he will: "oversee its global strategy, ranging from the company’s venture capital ...
Real Life Bond Villain as Satoshi + Investigative Journalism w/ Evan Ratliff
July 23, 2019 14:16 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBPaul Le Roux, subject of the book and future TV series The Mastermind, is a real life bond villain. We talk to the author about the prospect of Le Roux as Satoshi and his thoughts on Bitcoin in general. You can listen to this podcast without having read the book, but make sure to buy and read it after. The recent Craig Wright lawsuit brought up the possibility of Le Roux being Satoshi. At the very least, there are a lot of coincidences. We didn't come to a definitive answer but, to me, i...
Ecommerce, Travel + Cryptocurrency - Matt of Travala
July 16, 2019 14:38 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBOne thing that stands out in the crazy world of bitcoin is how little conversation is dedicated to shopping; spending cryptocurrency. Instead, we see dApps, investing, and user cases taking away limelight from "crypto as cash". Matt and his team have built a travel website that not only accepts 10 cryptocurrencies, but rewards their users with their own cryptocurrency, the AVA token. Imagine if you had liquidity for your frequent flyer miles. That's exactly what Travala is doing. A...
The BCH Youth Movement - Christian of Bitcoin Cast
July 09, 2019 22:50 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBSomething obvious but not always stated: If we want worldwide adoption Today's youth must be involved with cryptocurrency. There is a misconception that you have to invest, or that you have to code in order to be involved with Bitcoin. While Christian does code, he also runs a YouTube channel and hosts meetups in Southern California.
Life as head of the Bitcoin.com mining pool - Shaun Chong
July 02, 2019 20:41 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBAnother Bitcoin.com team member joins the show. We double down on mining. Following up our interview with Nishant of Bitmain, we talk to Shaun Chong, one of the brightest minds at Bitcoin.com. He moved to Tokyo looking for an adventure and he found one. Running the bitcoin.com mining pool is a fast-paced, exciting life. Shaun is very intelligent but also soft-spoken, so it's a treat to hear his perspective on the world of bitcoin.
Money in China and an Inside Look at Bitmain - Nishant Sharma
June 18, 2019 14:11 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBNishant Sharma leads Bitmain's international PR and community relations strategy. Preparing for the interview, I had a lot of questions about the company: What happened with the IPO? Why is there so much FUD and mystery? What is Wu Jihan these days? We covered that but we also had a deep discussion about China. How does money work there? Does anti-Chinese propaganda affect our understanding of bitcoin usage and sentiment in China? And of course, we had to talk about Bitcoin Cash. Why...
Darknet Markets + The Bitcoin News Cycle - Kai Sedgwick
June 11, 2019 18:18 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBKai is humble and he wouldn't say it, but I will: Kai is one of the top writers in the cryptocurrency world. A Scottish native, he's never been a fan of gov't control. When he learned about bitcoin years ago, he was hooked. A clever, insightful journalist Kai knows a lot about Darknet markets and has a firm grasp on the bitcoin news circuit.
Liberland, Belize, Transformation - Adam Carswell
June 04, 2019 14:54 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBWe tell all types of stories on Humans of Bitcoin. This one is about the transformation of a young man. Playing college basketball, Adam was on track for a traditional business career. But things changed. A spiritual awakening influenced by time in Belize has sent him down the unconventional life which includes Liberland and, of course, Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Conferences and The Art of the Deal - Moe Levin
May 28, 2019 19:46 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBOne of the most important parts of bitcoin is its community. Moe Levin is one of the key connectors in the space that helped build it. From the first Bitcoin event in Amsterdam to the famous North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami, Moe makes things happen. We talk about the evolution of conferences and the bitcoin community at large.
The Education of Joey King (Part 2) - Bitcoin Geopolitics
May 14, 2019 22:14 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBPart 2 of our interview with Joey King, developer at Bitcoin.com. As you saw in Part 1, Joey is a intelligent, thoughtful contrarian whose understanding of political science allows for insightful analysis of bitcoin. I pick Joey's brain on a number of topics: The principles of Political Science The politics of the bitcoin world Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash Ripple (XRP) Facebook / JP Morgan Coin Don't forget to follow Joey on Twitter.
The Education of Joey King (Part 1) - Growing Up
May 07, 2019 17:18 - 45 minutes - 51.4 MBJoey King, developer at Bitcoin.com, is not very well know outside of the Bitcoin Cash community, but he should be. A true intellectual, Joey is one of the best at contextualizing bitcoin into the "real world". In the first part of the interview, we talk about Joey's early years, how he learned about geopolitics, and how he ended up in Bitcoin.
Running 3200 Miles for Blockchain - Jason King
April 30, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 86 MBIf you are new to Bitcoin, you may not have heard of him. Not on Twitter often. Definitely not on Reddit. If you're on his route from Miami to Los Angeles, you may physically see him. He's not hard to miss. The large, bearded hippie is running across the United States to raise awareness for Blockchain technology and the homeless epidemic. A skilled entrepreneur, connector, philanthropist, and (of course) long distance runner, Jason is an undeniable talent adding value to the Bitcoin ecos...
Austrian Economics for Bitcoiners with Jeffrey Tucker (part 2)
April 23, 2019 18:58 - 47 minutes - 86.5 MBThe second part of our interview with Jeffrey Tucker, Bitcoin's chief economist. What would the founding fathers of Austrian Economics think about Bitcoin? UBI, Proof of Stake, Store of Value, Medium of Exchange and much more! The future of bitcoin from the lens of an Austrian economist
Austrian Economics for Bitcoiners with Jeffrey Tucker (part 1)
April 16, 2019 19:30 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MBA branch of economics that is far from main stream, Bitcoin has given Austrian economics a boost in interest. But most of us have not studied the founding fathers of the discipline like Mises, Rothbard, and Haslitt. In part 1, Jeffrey Tucker, Bitcoin's chief economist, explains central themes of Austrian econ: The origins of Austrian Economics History of money: tobacco, gold standard etc. Do we need central banks? Price discovery What bitcoiners commonly get wrong about economic...
Bitcoin Ambassador to West Africa - Elisha Owusu Akyaw
April 02, 2019 18:23 - 40 minutes - 74 MBIn a continent with the highest mobile banking usage in the world, why is Africa lagging behind in cryptocurrency adoption? It should be embraced by countries economically-plagued by unstable currencies, governments and poor banking systems. But there are some roadblocks that must be removed. Enter Elisha Owusu Akyaw. Only 17 years old, he has plans to help open up Ghana and West Africa to cryptocurrency usage. It all starts with education.
California Bitcoin Diaries - Cannabis, ATMs, JP Morgan battles + more - Ernesto Huerta
March 26, 2019 14:10 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MB"Tell JP Morgan I want my money back." In the recent bull run, too many companies did ICO's, which more often then not are business plans. Ernesto went the other way, he started a business. Based in San Pedro, Los Angeles, Cryptospaceus is on fire. Licensed, compliant businesses who are victims of discrimination by the banking system are getting their first taste of bitcoin. Ernesto and Stacey work hard, serve clients and are now reaping the benefits. A lesson on the power of cry...
Inside the Mind of Kevin Pham
March 19, 2019 17:15 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBKevin Pham is one of the post polarizing figures on "Crypto Twitter", recently interacting with Jack Dorsey himself. He also has attacked Vitalik Buterin for being in cahoots with the Russian government. Kevin used to work in commercial banking, but realized it wasn't for him. He started the Hold Wells Fargo Accountable movement encouraging customers to close their accounts in a facebook post that went viral and gained national attention. This interview delves into Kevin's life; how ...
President Vit Jedlicka - From Communism to Free Markets - Liberland
March 13, 2019 00:51 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBA successful entrepreneur and activist, Vit Jedlicka has founded something that virtually noone else can claim: a country. As a fall out of the Yugoslavian war in the 1990's, there was a piece of land on the Danube river that remained unclaimed by both Serbia and Croatia. So Vit went there and planted a flag. Now, Liberland is growing as a micronation. It has a lot of obstacles, but things are happening. They even have their own cryptocurrency, the merit. How does the country work? W...
From Mother to Activist Leader - Lyn Ulbricht
March 05, 2019 16:34 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBEvery cloud has a silver lining. While her son Ross is STILL in jail for Bitcoin, Lyn has grown as a leader in the liberty and bitcoin movement. This episode is about her personal transformation. I had the pleasure to sit down with Lyn at Anarchapulco. It's been years since Ross is in jail, and Lyn continues to fight for his release. The prison population has gone up 800% since the 1980's. The war on drugs has many detrimental effects to society in the United States and the rest of the A...
Bitcoin for Brothers - Eric July of BackWordz
February 26, 2019 15:14 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MBEric July is a rapper, front man, comic book nerd, and political activist from Dallas, Texas. We had a chance to sit down at Anarchapulco to tell his story and world views. Why are many African Americans resistant to libertarian ideas like Bitcoin? Eric breaks it down.
Patrick Byrne: Peace with Wall Street, All in on Blockchain
February 19, 2019 15:52 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBThis week on Human’s of Bitcoin, we sat down with the one and only Patrick Byrne, cryptocurrency enthusiast and CEO of Overstock.com. Patrick is an incredible human being. In addition to running a public company, he also has a PhD in philosophy, speaks multiple languages, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has a near photographic memory. A true renaissance man, we review his past, bitcoin and the current regulatory environment, as well as the projects his team at Medici ventures are wo...
5 Lessons from The Best in Bitcoin
February 12, 2019 16:18 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MBWe’ve had an incredible list of guests on Humans of Bitcoin who have provided invaluable insight and advice for our listeners over the past year. So this week, Matt went back and chose five of his favorites that he thought would resonate with everyone. The people that Matt chose are well accomplished. They can serve as inspiration for anyone striving for personal excellence and looking to make an impact on the world. Stephen Pair of Bitpay Rob Viglione of Horizen XDite of OTCBTC ...
Holding it Down in Venezuela - Linzerd
February 05, 2019 19:36 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBOn today’s show, Matt sat down with Linzerd to talk about the current situation in Venezuela. Linzerd provides a unique perspective because he’s a Venezuelan resident who is on the ground experiencing what’s happening on a day to day basis. His background is in computer science, but he didn’t actually discover crypto until 2018. He was definitely not an early adopter, and his story is a reminder that it’s never too late to get involved in the space and make an impact. The Current Sit...
The Bitcoin Lawyer - Daniel Kelman
January 29, 2019 18:44 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBDaniel Kelman is Bitcoin.com’s resident legal advisor, founder of an exchange, and one of the most respected lawyers in the crypto space. After a few years in New York, he sought an adventure to break free from the monotony of corporate life. He landed in Taiwan, but the adventure really began in 2012 when he stumbled upon a bitcoin exchange called Mt. Gox. Today, he has many exciting projects including founding the OceanEx exchange, advising the free society project, leaders of foreig...
On Censorship, Patreon, and Honest Cash - Adrian Barwicki
January 22, 2019 21:01 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MBIt all happened in Europe. A Polish guy moves to Germany, later wins a Hackathon in Amsterdam. Today, Adrian Barwicki is currently in Istanbul building honest.cash. Honest.Cash is a blogging platform similar to Medium with two main differences: 1. Users can earn money by creating and curating content. 2. It also offers censorship-resistance. Even if a piece of content is removed (they follow German law), it will always exist on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain. Censorship-resistance i...
How bitcoin helps when your life falls apart - Peter McCormack
January 15, 2019 21:46 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBPeter's life was in a downward spiral due to a series of unfortunate events. Learning of his wife having an affair, witnessing the death of his mother, drugs and a crashing business, things got very rough over a short period of time. Today, he is on the up and makes a living with the What Bitcoin Did podcast. You don't have to be tech-savvy in order to work in the new revolution of cryptocurrencies. Peter is a living and breathing example of this.
Crypto for Clothing Donations - Hamza
January 08, 2019 16:45 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MBEnter Hamza's world. From dreaming, sleep paralysis, to empathizing with homeless people and helping onboard people to crypto with clothing donations. Now in Canada, and expanding to USA this year, Coins 4 Clothes provides Bitcoin Cash as an added incentive to donate gently worn clothes to charity. You may (or may not) be surprised that it all connects.
Digital and Natural Freedom - Chris Troutner
January 02, 2019 16:47 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBSpotlight on another Bitcoin.com team member. In addition to being an ace developer, he's got the wilderness skills that most of us only see on the Discovery channel. Chris Troutner adds tremendous value to Bitcoin.com and the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem. We talk about why bitcoin is important to him. Related to economic freedom is his personal freedom in the natural world. Living on a sailboat, a paragraph from his blog says a lot: I’m getting ready to install 1000 watts of solar panels in...
Bitcoin Writer, Bitcoin Family, Island Life - Jamie Redman
December 25, 2018 16:44 - 35 minutes - 64.1 MBI stumbled upon a 2015 Motherboard article about Jamie and his Bitcoin family by accident doing research for another interview. While there is no official count, it is very possible that news.bitcoin.com lead writer has published more articles on bitcoin than anyone in the world. Reporting on the news, reading, talking to sources gives Jamie a unique perspective on the history and future of cryptocurrency. Listen to hear the story of of a graphic designer from cold New England who move...
The Mining Prince (Better Call Marshall)
December 18, 2018 15:06 - 36 minutes - 37.8 MBHe was mining before Jihan Wu. Making a million dollars a day in 2013, Marshall somehow manages to maintain a low profile. For those with money and contacts that want to set up a mining operation, this is the guy you call.
Bitcoin Phone Storage is Underrated - Paul of Edge Wallet
December 11, 2018 20:16 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBPaul Puey, founder of Edge, thinks differently than most engineers. Having spent time in observing consumers running businesses like nightclubs and climbing gyms, he unconsciously thinks about the end user. Cryptocurrency companies need to be connected to their users. Paul is one of these rare people that always has an opinion that you didn't see beforehand. An enlightening conversation on the hidden risks of bitcoin storage and how to think about future cryptocurrency adoption. Timest...
BitPay CEO on Digital Money History and Worldwide Adoption - Stephen Pair
December 04, 2018 15:31 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBCEO of the world's largest bitcoin payment processor, Stephen Pair has been interested in digital currencies since the 1990's. Insights on the history AND future of money. Timestamps: 01:58 - The early days of Internet and what was DigiCash? 06:01 - Similarities between crypto and The Internet, being one of the ‘Web Surfers’ and the Magical Internet. 10:05 - Differences between the stone age of internet and the stone age of crypto. 12:15 - Stephen on discovering Bitcoin. 14:00 - The g...
Taking The Leap - Didi of The Bitcoin Family
November 27, 2018 14:01 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBWe, humans, are FULL of excuses. We are going to start that new project .. tomorrow. Didi Taihuttu had a wife, two kids, and three businesses. It would have been easy to justify not making a move Too many responsibilities.. But he pulled the trigger anyway. Didi sold his house and all of his stuff. Now he travels the world with his family. And all their savings and transactions are in bitcoin. A reminder about the importance of taking action no matter what others may think. Timesta...
Launching a Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency - Rob of Horizen
November 20, 2018 14:53 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBA fun, intellectual conversation. We talk about Rob being a mercenary in Afghanistan to math, history, human behavior, floating countries, and the need for privacy coins. This is one of the best interviews we have done. Rob Viglione is someone you can chat with for hours. I got smarter by doing this interview. And you will too! Timestamps: 3:42 - His work in Afghanistan 5:45 - Rob's early years 6:32 - Lessons from history 7:24 - Matt pretends he is a knowledgeable historian :) 11:0...