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The Bushido of Bitcoin: Aleks Svetski | Bitcoin Basics (202)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: Economies of EVs | Faris on FreshFM (09)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: Keynes vs Hayek | Faris on FreshFM (08)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: CBDCs #2 | Faris on FreshFM (07)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: CBDCs #1 | Faris on FreshFM (06)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: Can’t Stop Oil | Faris on FreshFM (04)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: Bank Bailouts | Faris on FreshFM (03)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: The US Dollar | Faris on FreshFM (02)
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Fix the Money, Fix the World: Economics 101 | Faris on FreshFM (01)
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Sebastian Vollm (Digtal Orion): Bitcoin Mining in Paraguay | Bitcoin Basics (201)
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Orange pilling nation states w/ Prince Filip Karađorđević of Serbia | Bitcoin Basics (200)
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Bitcoin turning Japanese w/ Cody Ellingham | Bitcoin Basics (199)
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Proof of Work (PoW) vs Proof of Stake (PoS) | Bitcoin Basics (198)
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Why running a Bitcoin full node isn’t enough privacy | Bitcoin Basics (197)
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Q45: How do Bitcoin wallets manage addresses? | Bitcoin Basics (196)
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Q44: How best to protect your Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? | Bitcoin Basics (195)
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The LastPass Lunacy #2 | Bitcoin Basics (194)
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Ryal Harris: SuperUte Champion | Bitcoin Basics (192)
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Is Foundation’s Passport the best Bitcoin wallet for privacy w/ Seth + Q&A? | Bitcoin Basics (191)
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Bitcoin Lightning Bolt Card w/ Rob Clarkson | Bitcoin Basics (190)
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Bitcoin Nostr & Bitcoin NFTs w/ Jimmy Song | Bitcoin Basics (189)
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How to buy Bitcoin privately w/ Steph (Peach Bitcoin) | Bitcoin Basics (188)
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Bitcoin mining for everyone: Daniel Leslie (AFI) | Bitcoin Basics (187)
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Why use Bitcoin Lightning w/ Jesse Shrader (Amboss)? | Bitcoin Basics (186)
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Chris Pavlesic: Bitcoin Alive | Bitcoin Basics (185)
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Gilbert Corbella: The Mining Future | Bitcoin Basics (184)
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Steven Lubka: Bitcoin-onlyist | Bitcoin Basics (183)
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Launching BLIP w/ Alejandro & Rick | Bitcoin Basics (182)
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Bitcoin & Macro Markets: Nov 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (181)
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Sam Callahan: Swan Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (180)
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The best Bitcoin wallet on the market today | Bitcoin Basics (179)
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Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East | Bitcoin Basics (178)
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Mining Bitcoin w/ Sazmining | Bitcoin Basics (177)
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Bitcoin & Web3 #2 | Bitcoin Basics (176)
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Bitcoin & Macro Markets: Sep 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (175)
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Francesco in El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (174)
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Bitcoin & Web3 #1 | Bitcoin Basics (173)
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Stadicus: Shift Crypto & BitBox02 | Bitcoin Basics (172)
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Jaime Garcia: El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (171)
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Faris on Fresh FM | Bitcoin Basics (170)
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Bitcoin Debit Cards | Bitcoin Basics (169)
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Risks of staking on exchanges | Bitcoin Basics (168)
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Nicki & James: El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (167)
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Lord Fusitu’a: Bitcoin in Tonga | Bitcoin Basics (166)
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Buying bitcoin privately? | Bitcoin Basics (165)
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Bitcoin private key management | Bitcoin Basics (164)
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Bitcoin privacy: VPN vs TOR | Bitcoin Basics (163)
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Bitcoin, tax & investing | Bitcoin Basics (162)
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Andrew Howard: financial & individual freedom | Bitcoin Basics (161)
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Govt telling you to buy bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (160)
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What is Bitcoin hashrate? | Bitcoin Basics (159)
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Bitcoin & Markets: 18 Feb 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (158)
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Canada’s Emergencies Act to launch CBDC? | Bitcoin Basics (157)
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Bitcoin & Markets: 24 Jan 2022 | Bitcoin Basics (156)
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Why is Bitcoin secure? | Bitcoin Basics (155)
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What are Bitcoin fees? | Bitcoin Basics (154)
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network w/ Shone Anstey | Bitcoin Basics (153)
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Bitcoin Ekasi w/ Hermann Vivier | Bitcoin Basics (152)
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Should you still use Tether (USDT)? | Bitcoin Basics (151)
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Bitcoin in El Salvador | Bitcoin Basics (150)
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Coinkite Coldcard open source kerfuffle | Bitcoin Basics (149)
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Jimmy Song: Bitcoin Dev & Taproot | Bitcoin Basics (148)
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The IMF doesn’t love Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (147)
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Bitcoin & Markets: 02 Nov 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (146)
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What is decentralization? (4 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (145)
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Bitcoin Q+A: Bitcoin privacy | Bitcoin Basics (142)
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Bitcoin & Markets: 1 Sep 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (141)
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Brian Harrington: Bitcoin IRAs | Bitcoin Basics (140)
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The IMF does not understand Bitcoin
Nov , 2021: We discussed, The IMF doesn't love Bitcoin, on our recent podcast episode.On 26 July, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ‘issued a warning’ to sovereign-states adopting Bitcoin and…
Bitcoin & Markets: 2 Aug 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (139)
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What is decentralization? (3 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (137)
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What is decentralization? (2 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (136)
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Different types of Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (135)
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How to buy bitcoin anonymously? | Bitcoin Basics (134)
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Bitcoin bull or bear market? July 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (133)
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Bitcoin & Markets: 29 Jun 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (132)
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What is decentralization? (1 of 4) | Bitcoin Basics (131)
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When’s the Bitcoin-Ethereum Flippening? | Bitcoin Basics (130)
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Are there Bitcoin NFTs? | Bitcoin Basics (129)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask us any Bitcoin question * Please like, subscribe & share to spread this educational content "What is a non-fungible token (NFT)? Why all the…
Bitcoin & Markets: 14 Jun 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (128)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Create a free https://bitcoinbasics.help/tradingview charting account * Please like, subscribe & share "A look at bitcoin BTC price for mid June, 2021. Are we still…
Why use a hardware wallet? | Bitcoin Basics (127)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * https://bitcoinbasics.help/coldcard is the only wallet we recommend * Please like, subscribe & share "What is a Bitcoin hardware wallet? Why use them? How do they…
How to make changes to Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (126)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "We answer another fantastic audience question: how are changes to Bitcoin BTC made? Who does them? https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask your question." Youtube: https://youtu.be/UVdoU5Ibtpk Show page: https://coincompass.com/126 Proof of Recording:…
Will Hashgraph supersede Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (125)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "We answer another audience question: will Hedera's Hashgrah HBAR ever supersede Bitcoin? What about other shitcoins (altcoins)?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/MjdIJljsr4M Show page: https://coincompass.com/125 Proof of Recording: N/A |…
Bitcoin & Markets: 24 May 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (124)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "A look at Bitoin & crypto markets for late May 2021. What are key levels of support & resistance? Bitcoin dominance? Are we still in a bull…
What if my wallet provider disappears? | Bitcoin Basics (123)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "Q) How can you recover bitcoin if you lose your bitcoin wallet & the manufacturer or developer disappears?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/MhIDbhz6-_s Show page: https://coincompass.com/123 Proof of Recording: N/A…
Can Bitcoin be fractionalised indefinitely? | Bitcoin Basics (122)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "Can Bitcoin be fractionalised indefinitely? Does it need to? What are some of the alternative solutions available?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/axEKrUqtm48 Show page: https://coincompass.com/122 Proof of Recording: 682,679 |…
Is gold a shitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (121)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "Is gold a shitcoin when compared to bitcoin btc? Is this traditional safe haven asset still relevant in 2021 especially as we enter a new credit cycle?"…
What to do with your dirty fiat? | Bitcoin Basics (120)
Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help "Besides investing in bitcoin, should I also invest in property, gold & commodities? We are entering a new secular bull market coinciding with the decline of the…
Bitcoin: trading vs holding | Bitcoin Basics (119)
Our new website: https://bitcoinbasics.help "A look at the bitcoin btc, ethereum eth, gold, silver, commodities, USD & macro market trends for 26 April, 2021." Youtube: https://youtu.be/a-fp53Dn8hY Show page: https://coincompass.com/119 Proof…
Can bitcoin be hacked? | Bitcoin Basics (118)
Our new website: https://bitcoinbasics.help "Can Bitcoin be hacked? What about exchanges, wallets, quantum computing, 51% attacks, government backdoors, software bugs, encyrption vulnerabilities and a nuclear holocaust?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/gjI9LBrKWwc Show page:…
Andrew Howard: Bitcoin is The Great Reset | Bitcoin Basics (117)
Our new website: https://bitcoinbasics.help "Andrew Howard from Bitcoin Reserve on Bitcoin fundamentals, btc, gold, central banking, inflation, war, money as life or death, 2017 market comparison & everything in between."…
Bitcoin & Markets: 19 April 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (116)
Did you know we provide a Bitcoin Helpdesk? Visit https://coincompass.com/help "A look at the bitcoin btc & macro markets for Mon 19 April, 2020: despite volatility, bitcoin bull trend still…
Renting vs Owning Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (115)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "If your bitcoin are on an exchange you do not own them. Stop renting & start owning your bitcoin. We discuss how to…
Bitcoin & Markets: Entering Q2 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (114)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Bitcoin closes at a weekly all-time high. Where to from here for BTC? Are altcoins about to tumble?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/aQQw93KRdD8 Show page: https://coincompass.com/114…
Lightning Network vs Liquid Network | Bitcoin Basics (113)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "What's the difference between the Bitcoin Lightning Network & Blockstream's Liquid Network? If you have bitcoin why should you care?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/cvtvbnjx9xA Show…
Why Bitcoin is better than Ethereum | Bitcoin Basics (112)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Why Bitcoin is better than Ethereum: technical & economic differences; Ethereum 2.0 misconceptions & marketing hype; max supply & circulating supply; & digital…
Bitcoin & Markets: After Q1 2021 | Bitcoin Basics (111)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "What happens to bitcoin, currencies, gold, silver & bonds after Q1 2021? Bitcoin & US dollar are bullish but are bonds in a…
Is your bitcoin safe? Maybe! | Bitcoin Basics (110)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Is your bitcoin safe on an exchange, desktop/mobile, hardware, steel/paper wallet? Maybe not! Do a threat & risk assessment then create a personalised…
Is bitcoin private? Part 2 | Bitcoin Basics (109)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Is Bitcoin private? Once you've bought KYC bitcoin (satoshis) what can you do to anonymize yourself? Coin mixers vs coinjoins & other OpSec…
Is bitcoin private? Part 1 | Bitcoin Basics (108)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Is Bitcoin private? How can you best remain anonymous? Physical security risks, reducing digital footprints, future-proofing all bitcoin purchases & privacy using the…
Bitcoin & Markets: 15-MAR-2021 | Bitcoin Basics (107)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Bitcoin has & should experience several large corrections to maintain this secular bull market.." Show page: https://coincompass.com/107 Proof of Recording: 674,628 | 15-MAR-2021…
How to buy bitcoin (#3 keep it) | Bitcoin Basics (106)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Once you've bought bitcoin how do you own it, keep it & secure it? Upgrade your security hygiene (InfoSec) & privacy (OpSec) right…
How to buy bitcoin (#2 secure it) | Bitcoin Basics (105)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Stop renting bitcoin, start owning bitcoin, use non-custodial bitcoin wallets & create a personalised bitcoin custody solution for your investment." Youtube: https://youtu.be/mnr3bdfeLpk Show…
How to buy bitcoin (#1 buy it) | Bitcoin Basics (104)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "How to buy bitcoin conveniently (KYC) & privately (non-KYC)? However, we discuss the best solution for most people!" Youtube: https://youtu.be/RR9WTPkQ1aM Show page: https://coincompass.com/104…
Bitcoin risk mitigation w/ Anthony Park | Bitcoin Basics (103)
Sponsored by https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Anthony Park (US Attorney) joins us again to discuss losing your bitcoin vs having it stolen." Youtube: https://youtu.be/dxhpHCs0BuE Show page: https://coincompass.com/103 Proof of…
Raoul Pal: irresponsibly long bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (102)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Raoul Pal explains why he's sold all his gold & is irresponsibly long bitcoin." Youtube: https://youtu.be/HCERc26EmfI Show page: https://coincompass.com/102 Proof of Recording:…
Jared Dillian: why I’ve sold my bitcoin! | Bitcoin Basics (101)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Jared Dillian joins us to discuss why he's sold all his bitcoin, GameStop, macro markets & the overall market sentiment right now."…
Bitcoin ETFs w/ Steven McClurg | Bitcoin Basics (100)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Steven McClurg joins us again to talk about the Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF, GameStop, inflation, gold, USD, macro markets & everything bitcoin (not…
What happens when all the bitcoin have been mined? | Bitcoin Basics (99)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "What happens when all the bitcoin have been mined? Then who secures the network without any block reward? Is bitcoin doomed?" Youtube:…
Bitcoin Begins (7/7): What to do after buying bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (98)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "How do you buy bitcoin & from where? After buying, where do you store bitcoin? How? Then what's next?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/Z_wiq0iIW34 Show…
Bitcoin Begins (6/7): Destroying Bitcoin myths & FUD | Bitcoin Basics (97)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "We destroy common Bitcoin myths & FUD such as: bitcoin is in a huge bubble, bitcoin is a worthless intangible asset, future…
Thank God for Bitcoin w/ Jimmy Song | Bitcoin Basics (96)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "Jimmy Song joins us to discuss his new book 'Thank God for Bitcoin' & explore the creation of money, its corruption &…
Bitcoin Begins (5/7): What are altcoins (shitcoins)? | Bitcoin Basics (95)
https://bitcoinbasicspodcast.com sponsored by: https://coincompass.com | Bitcoin custody solutions "What are altcoins (shitcoins)? Are some better than Bitcoin? The blockchain trilemma explained. Will Bitcoin always be king? Buy & hold bitcoin…
Bitcoin Begins (4/7): What is Bitcoin (blockchain)? | Bitcoin Basics (94)
"What is the Bitcoin blockchain? How does it work? How does it solve issues with the current financial system? Who controls & manages it?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/-XQkm1jIf08 Show page: https://coincompass.com/94 Proof…
Bitcoin Begins (3/7): What is Bitcoin (money)? | Bitcoin Basics (93)
"We discover what is Bitcoin (money) & its attributes: scarcity, fungibility, divisibility, durability & transferability when compared with gold & other tangible assets. Ultimately it's a new store of value…
Time to ditch your Ledger wallet? Bitcoin Basics (92)
"Is it time to ditch your Ledger? Phishing scams, 2FA & using a 25th word for your hardware wallet's recovery seed. It is time to improve your Bitcoin OpSec &…
Tone Vays: what’s driving Bitcoin’s price | Bitcoin Basics (91)
"Tone Vays joins us to discuss the lack of confidence in the US dollar, inflation, hyperinflation & the US elections against Bitcoin's store of value, censorship resistance, unconfiscatability & portability.…
Bitcoin Begins (2/7): Before Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (90)
"Bitcoin Begins part 2 explores a brief history of money including the barter system, money vs currency, store of value, medium of exchange, the gold standard & the US dollar."…
Key turning points in Bitcoin & markets | Bitcoin Basics (89)
"Tyler Coates, creator of EMASAR & co-author of Hyperwave Theory, joins us to discuss upcoming trends in Bitcoin, Gold & the S&P 500 including key turning points for longs &…
Peter McCormack & the 2021 Bitcoin supply shock | Bitcoin Basics (88)
Proof of Recording: Block 658,194 | 22-NOV-2020 | BTC/USD $18,572 | Ep 88 "Peter McCormack (What Bitcoin Did & Defiance podcasts) joins us to pragmatically discuss the coming Bitcoin supply…
Bitcoin Begins (1/7): Beginner’s guide to money | Bitcoin Basics (87)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 17-NOV-2020 | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 87 "'A beginner's guide to money, currency & Bitcoin' is the 1st part of our Bitcoin Begins series…
Review: Buy bitcoin on Binance or Coinbase
Want to buy bitcoin on Binance or Coinbase? We compare and review the two largest Bitcoin exchanges for the Bitcoin beginner. Our Youtube review: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKzY4vJ7yF4[/embedyt] Please subscribe to the…
Buying bitcoin: Binance or Coinbase? | Bitcoin Basics (86)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 27-OCT-2020 | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 86 "Should I buy bitcoin on Coinbase or Binance? A comprehensive, pragmatic & beginner-friendly review of major advantages…
Paypal pushing bitcoin to $200k? | Bitcoin Basics (85)
Proof of Recording: Block 654,420 | 27-OCT-2020 | BTC/USD $13,080 | Ep 84 "Will Paypal's new service enabling users to buy bitcoin push the bitcoin price towards $200k by the…
Bitcoin & Markets: 26-OCT-2020 | Bitcoin Basics (84)
Proof of Recording: Block 654,300 | 26-OCT-2020 | BTC/USD $13,106 | Ep 84 "A new bull market for Bitcoin or continuing US dollar correlation? A look at the Bitcoin, gold,…
Bitcoin has died 382 times | Bitcoin Basics (83)
Proof of Recording: Block 652,493 | 13-OCT-2020 | BTC/USD $11,492 | Ep 83 "Bitcoin has died 382 times but why is it still alive? We discuss the 2020 Bitcoin obituaries:…
Avoiding Bitcoin scams | Bitcoin Basics (82)
Proof of Recording: Block 641,278 | 29-JUL-2020 | BTC/USD $10,954 | Ep 82 "What is a Bitcoin scam? How do Bitcoin scams usually work & how to avoid them? Protect…
#30 Where do I store my Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (81)
Proof of Recording: Block 646,226 | 01-SEP-2020 | BTC/USD $11,722 | Ep 81 "Where is the best place to store my bitcoin(s)? Why setup multisig? Hardware wallets & backup/recovery seed…
Bitcoin & Markets: 13-OCT-2020 | Bitcoin Basics (80)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 13-OCT-2020 | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 80 "Why are Bitcoin & risk assets still rallying & so tightly correlated? How long can it last?…
#29 Bitcoin correlated w/ stock market? | Bitcoin Basics (79)
Proof of Recording: Block 646,225 | 01-SEP-2020 | BTC/USD $11,702 | Ep 79 "Is bitcoin correlated to the stock market? Why? Why isn't bitcoin correlated to gold and/or other safe…
#28 Too late to buy gold or Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (78)
Proof of Recording: Block 643,035 | 26-AUG-2020 | BTC/USD $11,982 | Ep 78 "Should I buy gold and/or bitcoin right now or is it too late?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/vlBC6aBT9qc Show page:…
#27 Investing in only Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (77)
Proof of Recording: Block 643,035 | 26-JUL-2020 | BTC/USD $11,998 | Ep 77 "Why should I invest in only Bitcoin? What about other coins (cryptocurrencies)?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/rAwmjMbcWek Show page: https://coincompass.com/77…
#26 How to pay with Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (76)
Proof of Recording: Block 627,677 | 26-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,548 | Ep 76 "How do I pay for something using Bitcoin? What about bitcoin transaction fees, local exchange rates &…
#25 What is the best bitcoin exchange? | Bitcoin Basics (75)
Proof of Recording: Block 627,676 | 26-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,554 | Ep 75 "What is a Bitcoin exchange? How do they operate? Which ones are the most reliable for buying…
#24 A tale of 2 Bitcoin miners | Bitcoin Basics (74)
Proof of Recording: Block 627,676 | 26-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,566 | Ep 74 "What will happen if 2 bitcoin miners finish at the same time? Will they share the mining…
#23 Low interest rates & Bitcoin | Bitcoin Basics (73)
Proof of Recording: Block 626,800 | 26-AUG-2020 | BTC/USD $7,170 | Ep 73 "With commercial banks' interest rates falling to an all-time low, how will this impact the price of…
What is DCA w/ Obi (Coinfloor) | Bitcoin Basics (72)
Proof of Recording: Block 645,546 | 26-AUG-2020 | BTC/USD $11,338 | Ep 72 "Who is Obi? Why Coinfloor? What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why is Bitcoin, not Ethereum nor…
What is DCA w/ Aleks (Amber) | Bitcoin Basics (71)
Proof of Recording: Block 645,408 | 26-AUG-2020 | BTC/USD $11,392 | Ep 71 "Why is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) the best way to buy bitcoin? Why is bitcoin the best…
Bitcoin & Macro Markets: AUG 2020 | Bitcoin Basics (70)
Proof of Recording: Block 641,281 | 29-JUL-2020 | BTC/USD $10,982 | Ep 70 "A look at the macro markets with a focus on Bitcoin & gold outlook for August 2020:…
What is DCA w/ Reed (Swan Bitcoin) | Bitcoin Basics (69)
Proof of Recording: Block 643,393 | 12-AUG-2020 | BTC/USD $11,540 | Ep 69 "What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why is DCA the best strategy for bitcoin beginner investors? How…
Bitcoin & Macro: 06-JUL-2020 | Bitcoin Prosperity (14)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 06-JUL-2020 | BTC/USD: N/A | Ep 14 "Gold & Bitcoin accumulation: risk assets are ignoring the global economic backdrop & are being fueled by…
#22 Quantum computers to destroy Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (55)
Proof of Recording: Block 626,799 | 20-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,178 | Ep 55 "Will quantum computers destroy Bitcoin? What about a 51% attack? Could Bitcoin addresses be brute forced to…
#21 Bitcoin benefits for charities | Bitcoin Basics (54)
Proof of Recording: Block 626,196 | 16-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,630 | Ep 54 "Why all charities should accept bitcoin donations, how Bitcoin can coexist alongside local currencies even in low-income…
#20 Are trading platforms secure? | Bitcoin Basics (53)
Proof of Recording: Block 626,195 | 16-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,638 | Ep 53 "Are trading platforms & bitcoin exchanges now more secure?" Youtube: https://youtu.be/mFrLX98btZE Show page: https://coincompass.com/65 #bitcoin #exchanges #trading…
Bitcoin & Macro: 25-May-2020 | Bitcoin Prosperity (13)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 25-MAY-2020 | BTC/USD: N/A | Ep 13 "Analysis of Bitcoin, gold, ethereum & indices for 25 May, 2020. BTC to $3,100? Pay attention to…
#19 Different types of Bitcoins? | Bitcoin Basics (52)
Proof of Recording: Block 625,690 | 13-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,715 | Ep 52 Day 19 of our 30 days of Bitcoin answers another audience question, "Is there a difference between…
#18 Staying up to date w/ Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (51)
Proof of Recording: Block 625,687 | 13-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,017 | Ep 51 "How do you stay up to date with all the Bitcoin news (and noise) out there?" Youtube:…
A Bitcoin interest account at a bank?
A German bank is offering Bitcoin accounts with up to 4.3% interest: "At this time, more and more people trust in Bitcoin. Bitwala is the everyday bridge to it. We…
#17 Why is Bitcoin called Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Basics (50)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,759 | 7-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,310 | Ep 50 "Day 17 of our 30 days of Bitcoin continues with answering why is Bitcoin is called Bitcoin?…
Embedded Bitcoin halving message
The Bitcoin block halving came and went as expected and was overall anticlimactic except perhaps for the message embedded into the 1st block after the halving: "NYTimes 09/Apr/2020 With $2.3T…
Greg Walker: learn me a bitcoin | Bitcoin Prosperity (12)
Proof of Recording: Block 630,034 | 12-MAY-2020 | BTC/USD $8,758 | Ep 12 "Greg Walker (learnmeabitcoin.com) joins us to answer questions about the Bitcoin halving, Bitcoin wallets & Bitcoin threats…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Brian Harrington of Surplus Bitcoin (11)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 11-MAY-2020 | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 11 "Brian Harrington of Surplus Bitcoin joins us to discuss Bitcoin mining, using energy waste, KYC, privacy, Cash…
Bitcoin Bits & Bytes: 03-10 May, 2020
03 - 10 may | issue #1 | subscribe | disclaimer | Welcome to the very first issue of the 'Bitcoin Bits & Bytes' weekly email to keep you up-to-date…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 10-MAY-2020 (10)
Proof of Recording: Block N/A | 10-APR-2020 | BTC/USD N/A | Ep 10 "A look at the macro markets for May 20, 2020: Bitcoin, unemployment rates, Nasdaq, VIX, gaps getting…
Money printer go BRRR!
Money printer go BRRR is probably one of the most best memes right now because there's a disconnect between stock markets and real economies in many countries right now but…
Bitcoin Basics: #16 Bitcoin Security, SHA256 & P2P 2of2 (49)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,646 | 6-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,054 | Ep 49 "Part 2 continues answering our audience question regarding the security of the Bitcoin network: how is SHA256…
Bitcoin Basics: #15 Bitcoin Security, SHA256 & P2P 1of2 (48)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,645 | 6-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,049 | Ep 48 "Part 1 of this answer delves into Bitcoin, P2P & security: concentrated vs distributed networks, centralised vs…
Bitcoin obsoletes gold & here’s more proof
Bitcoin isn't digital gold or gold 2.0, like the Internet to the fax machine, Bitcoin makes gold obsolete. Even if you wanted to you couldn't buy gold right now let…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Jared Dillian – Nocoiner to Bitcoiner (9)
Proof of Recording: Block 628,915 | 05-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $8,854 | Ep 9 "We are joined by Jared Dillian (The Daily Dirtnap) to discuss his transition from Nocoiner to Bitcoiner,…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 04-MAY-2020 (8)
Proof of Recording: Block ??? | 03-APR-2020 | BTC/USD ??? | Ep 8 Another Bitcoin & macro markets update with Faris as he analyses the charts: Bitcoin; VIX; & indicies.…
Bitcoin Basics: #14 Bitcoin & Regulation 2of2 (47)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,487 | 5-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,769 | Ep 47 "Part 2 answers the questions: who regulates Bitcoin? how is it regulated? how are bitcoins recorded? where…
Bitcoin price hits outlined resistance
In recent interviews we had with with Steven McClurg and Mark Yusko, both advocated the long term use for Bitcoin and expressed concerns over the short term price action. On…
Bitcoin to $288K by 2024?
Analyst Plan B has updated his stock-to-flow model, for the third time now and also incorporates gold and silver, stating the average bitcoin price of USD$288,000 by the year 2024.…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Mark Yusko, Bitcoin & Macro (7)
Proof of Recording: Block 627,871 | 27-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,692 | Ep 7 Mark Yusko (Founder, CEO & CIO of Morgan Creek Capital Management) kindly joined us to discuss Bitcoin,…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 27-APR-2020 (6)
Proof of Recording: Block n/a | 27-APR-2020 | BTC/USD n/a | Ep 6 A look at bitcoin & macro markets. Do gaps get filled? Risk on & risk off assets,…
Has the Commute Economy Peaked?
At the 2017 Berkshire Hathaway AGM when asked what the biggest economic threat to his company and holdings were, CEO Warren Buffett’s response was a surprise, automated vehicles. Warren Buffett…
Bitcoin Basics: #13 Bitcoin & Regulation 1of2 (46)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,485 | 5-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,773 | Ep 46 "Continuing our 30 days of bitcoin questions we answer where bitcoins are stored & how anyone can…
Bitcoin Basics: Estate Planning w/ Anthony Park (45)
Proof of Recording: Block 626,995 | 21-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,829 | Ep 49 Anthony Park (executor & attorney) joins us to discuss bitcoin & estate planning, evaluation of custody solutions…
Bitcoin Basics: #12 How to spend bitcoins online (44)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,174 | 3-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,789 | Ep 48 Where can we spend bitcoins online? How to use bitcoins even if a merchant doesn't accept them?…
Bitcoin Basics: #11 Bitcoin 51% attack (43)
Proof of Recording: Block 624,174 | 3-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,789 | Ep 47 What is a 51 percent attack on Bitcoin? Why it's possible but improbable? Bitcoin's incentives & game…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Steven McClurg, Macro Trends #2 (5)
Proof of Recording: Block 625,040 | 09-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,363 | Ep 46 Part 2: Steven McClurg, CIO at Exponential, continues to discuss macro trends, blockchain projects, digital assets &…
China to implement 1st Central Bank Digital Currency?
You may be interested in our previous podcasts: Who will win the 2020 currency wars? Digital currencies vs sovereign currencies In contrast to Bitcoin, with a distributed decentralised ledger, a…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Steven McClurg, Macro Trends #1 (4)
Proof of Recording: Block 625,040 | 09-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $7,363 | Ep 45 Steven McClurg, CIO at Exponential, joins us to discuss macro trends, blockchain projects, digital assets & of…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 13-APR-2020 (3)
Proof of Recording: Block --- | 13-APR-2020 | BTC/USD --- | Ep 44 13 April: A look at the global markets & macro trends of indices, currencies, commodities & of…
Bitcoin Basics: #10 What is Bitcoin mining? (42)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,489 | 29-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,102 | Ep 43 What is Bitcoin mining? How does it work? Why do we need it? Youtube: https://youtu.be/53cXRKAMFdo Show page:…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Hyperwave, Bitcoin, Tyler & Leah (2)
Authors Tyler Coates & Leah Wald discuss Hyperwave Theory, what they are, how to spot them, how all are bubbles & why bitcoin is in a hyperwave. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JDP_l-tYnQc Show…
Bitcoin Basics: #9 Threats to Bitcoin? 2of2 (41)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,298 | 28-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,186 | Ep 41 Take off your rose-tinted glasses & think realistically about the potential threats to Bitcoin. Why do we…
Bitcoin Basics: #8 Threats to Bitcoin? 1of2 (40)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,296 | 28-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,187 | Ep 40 Can governments realistically stop people from using Bitcoin? Can they wage an economic war to drive the…
Bitcoin Basics: #7 Bitcoin trading platforms (39)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,147 | 27-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,692 | Ep 39 What are the best, most liquid, most secure, most private & cheapest bitcoin trading platforms & exchanges?…
Bitcoin Basics: Peter McCormack, Bitcoin & COVID-19 (38)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,883 | 01-APR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,320 | Ep 38 Peter McCormack (What Bitcoin Did & Defiance) joins us to discuss Bitcoin & the COVID-19 virus from…
Bitcoin Basics: #6 How do Bitcoin ATMs work? (37)
Proof of Recording: Block 623,143 | 27-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,714 | Ep 37 How do Bitcoin ATMs work? Who determines the currency rate? What about the volatility of the price?…
Bitcoin Basics: #5 Bitcoin as a currency? (36)
Proof of Recording: Block 622,975 | 26-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,634 | Ep 36 Will Bitcoin ever be adopted as a currency? Why haven't many businesses accepted it so far? Youtube:…
Bitcoin Basics: #4 Bitcoin & infinite supply? (35)
Proof of Recording: Block 622,973 | 26-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,636 | Ep 35 Could someone buy up all the bitcoins & not leave any more available? Is bitcoin's supply infinite…
Bitcoin Basics: #3 How to send bitcoins? (34)
Proof of Recording: Block 622,875 | 25-MAR-2020 | BTC/USD $6,677 | Ep 34 How do you send bitcoins to someone? What are Bitcoin wallets? What are the considerations and best…
Bitcoin Basics: #2 Bitcoin vs other coins (33)
Block #622871 | 25-MAR-2020 | BTCUSD:$6,651 | Ep 33 Where does Bitcoin get its value? Are there other faster, cheaper & better coins / altcoins? Yes and no. Youtube: https://youtu.be/tx0nWfcB8MU…
Bitcoin Basics: #1 Mexican beer virus & Bitcoin? (32)
Block #622796 | 24-MAR-2020 | BTCUSD:$6,619 | Ep 32 Day 1 of our 30 days of bitcoin series. How will the Mexican beer virus (name used to avoid censorship) affect…
Bitcoin vs altcoins (31)
#619932 3-MAR-2020 (Ep: 31) Technical, fundamental & economical differences, scalability strategies, value proposition, use cases & key properties. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JyDEBYKrZHY Show notes: https://coincompass.com/31 #bitcoin #altcoins #crypto EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://coincompass.com/binance…
How to trade bitcoin in 2020 #2? (30)
#618163 20-FEB-2020 (Ep: 30) Technical vs fundamental analysis, market movers vs trend traders, bitcoin trading best practices & how to get started. Youtube: https://youtu.be/--p6e4znELc Show notes: https://coincompass.com/30 #bitcoin #trading #btc…
Bitcoin Wallets: #5 Multisig (29)
#622633 23-MAR-2020 (Ep: 29) Why use multisig wallets? Is seedless multisig the holy grail? Improve your security hygiene, now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/oRT520nc38U Show notes: https://coincompass.com/29 #bitcoin #wallets #multisig EPISODE SHOW NOTES:…
Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: Bitcoin bounces (28)
#622263 20-MAR-2020 (Ep: 28) A look at the gold, stocks, bonds, forex & bitcoin markets. Is Bitcoin a safe haven asset or just a speculative store of value? Youtube: https://youtu.be/Igrc4BGzocc…
Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: When to buy Bitcoin? (27)
Block: #622151 (Ep: 27) When should I buy bitcoin? Bear flag forming? Key price levels of support & resistance. Overall trading strategies. Youtube: https://youtu.be/GRpiRVX-VFg Show notes: https://coincompass.com/27 #bitcoin #corona #price…
Bitcoin’s Corona Correction: March Price Analysis (26)
Block: #621585 (Ep: 26) Bitcoin price analysis mid March 2020 during the Corona COVID-19 correction. Key price targets, levels & predictions. Youtube: https://youtu.be/MiYMYNtnqE4 Show notes: https://coincompass.com/26 #bitcoin #coronavirus #price #trading…
How to trade bitcoin in 2020 #1? (25)
Block: #618,163 (Ep: 025) How to trade bitcoin againt the wall street whales & market movers. Spoiler alert: don't trade just HODL $btc & chill Youtube: https://youtu.be/A6Z-ExlOEt8 Show notes: https://coincompass.com/25…
Bitcoin Wallets: #4 Choosing a Bitcoin wallet (24)
Block: #620137 (Ep: 024) Can a Bitcoin wallet be both secure & convenient? What are the tradeoffs & compromises? Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=W4tDw7dJbdo Show notes: https://coincompass.com/24 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #wallet #ledger #trezor #coldcard…
Who will win the 2020 currency wars? (23)
Block: 619639 Digital currencies, sovereign currencies, corporate currencies, Bitcoin, fiat, fed coins & Zuck bucks all enter the arena. Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiWhKrrilu8 Show notes: https://coincompass.com/23 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #Libra ----- EPISODE SHOW…
Bitcoin Wallets #3 What are non-custodial wallets? (22)
Block: 619501 Non-custodial wallets, cold storage solutions, convenience vs security, OpSec, InfoSec, privacy & everything in-between Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuhfBi7q4O8 Show notes: https://coincompass.com/22 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #wallets #custody #exchanges ----- EPISODE SHOW NOTES…
Bitcoin Prosperity: Bitcoin & Markets 24-MAR-2020 (1)
Block: 619161 BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon talk bitcoin price analysis for March 2020, technical analysis & why you shouldn't ever trade bitcoin but HODL & stack sats. Show notes:…
Bitcoin Wallets #2 What are custodial wallets? (20)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon contemplate boating accidents, death as the ultimate exit scam & why less than 1% of us should use custodial wallets. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/20 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Wallets #1 What is a Bitcoin wallet? (19)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon explain: what is a Bitcoin wallet; how it's not really a wallet; different types of wallets; & the compromises between security, convenience & privacy. Show…
Is Bitcoin private or anonymous? (18)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon explain how Bitcoin is private & public, anonymous & pseudonymous & other oxymorons to simplify nuances for beginners. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/18 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #privacy #blockchain…
Gold vs Bitcoin (17)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon compare gold & bitcoin as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, portable, durable, divisible, fungible & store of value. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/17 #BitcoinBasics…
Bananas, not Bitcoin, on the Blockchain? (16)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon discover the best use case for the Bitcoin blockchain, besides money of course, bananas! Show notes: https://coincompass.com/16 #BitcoinBasics #Bitcoin #blockchain ~~~~~ TO LISTEN EACH WEEK:…
Will the real Bitcoin please stand up! (15)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon rant about Bitcoin & Bitcoin copies (forks), bitcoin's value ($btc), Bitcoin's network effects, Bitcoin developers, Bitcoin community, Bitcoin miners & the speed & security of…
When is the Bitcoin halving/halvening? (14)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon speculate on the upcoming Bitcoin Halvening or Halving and how it's the "same same but different" to last time. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/14
What happens if Satoshi’s coins move? (13)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon debate the potential implications of Satoshi's coins on Bitcoin and the market. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/13
Digital currencies vs sovereign currencies (12)
BitcoinBasics hosts Faris & Gordon play buzzword bingo comparing digital currencies with Bitcoin. Show notes: https://coincompass.com/12 ~~~~~ TO LISTEN EACH WEEK: https://coincompass.com/subscribe to keep all our educational content ad free and…
What is a Stablecoin? (11)
BitcoinBasics Podcast hosts Faris and Gordon get into the weeds explaining stablecoins, potential use cases, limitations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the future of digital money and all without even…
Public vs private blockchains (10)
BitcoinBasics Podcast hosts Faris and Gordon differentiate between public and private blockchains, open and closed blockchains, use cases, databases and the ultimate use case for the Bitcoin blockchain. Spoiler alert:…
What is the Bitcoin lightning network? (9)
Faris and Gordon discuss the Lightning Network and how this payment solution is being used on top of the ₿itcoin blockchain to enable cheaper, faster and more private transactions. ~~~~~…
5/5: Bitcoin Nodes & Decentralisation (8)
Faris and Gordon finally dig themselves out the ₿itcoin White Paper rabbit hole by explaining nodes and decentralisation of the Bitcoin network (blockchain). ~~~~~ TO LISTEN EACH WEEK: https://CoinCompass.com/subscribe to…
4/5: Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (7)
Faris and Gordon are stuck in the rabbit hole of the ₿itcoin White Paper and explain Bitcoin's proof of work algorithm (PoW) and how this secures the Bitcoin blockchain. ~~~~~…
3/5: Double Spending Bitcoin (6)
Faris and Gordon continue falling down the rabbit hole of the Bitcoin White Paper by discussing double spending and how the Bitcoin blockchain solves this without a 3rd party. ~~~~~…
2/5: Bitcoin as Electronic Cash (5)
#BitcoinBasics Podcast hosts Faris and Gordon continue explaining the #Bitcoin White Paper by discussing #electronic #cash and how it's different to other forms of money.
1/5: Bitcoin as Peer-To-Peer (4)
Faris and Gordon begin to explain the Bitcoin White Paper by discussing Peer-to-Peer networks. Please SUBSCRIBE to keep all our educational content ad free. Bitcoin White Paper: https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-paper ATTRIBUTION: Music:…
Bitcoin Begins #3 Q&A (003)
Faris finishes the 'Bitcoin Begins' presentation by answering questions at the "Beer & Bitcoin" night. Please SUBSCRIBE to keep all our educational content ad free. Slides: https://docs.google.com Bitcoin Explorer: https://blockstream.info…
Bitcoin Begins #2 The Blockchain (002)
Faris continues the 'Bitcoin Begins' presentation by explaining The Bitcoin Blockchain at the "Beer & Bitcoin" night. Please SUBSCRIBE to keep all our educational content ad free. Slides: https://docs.google.com Blockchain…
Bitcoin Begins #1 The Basics (001)
Faris starts the 'Bitcoin Begins' presentation by explaining the basics of money at the "Beer & Bitcoin" night. Please SUBSCRIBE to keep all our educational content ad free. Slides: https://docs.google.com…
Bitcoin Basics Podcast Begins
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Free ‘Bitcoin Basics’ Online Workshop
We're proud to announce the first and only FREE Bitcoin Basics online workshop on Sun 08 Dec, 2019 at 20:00 EDT (00:00 UTC). This is a dry run for future…
It’s OK to compare Bitcoin to gold
As human beings we are born to compare and contrast. According to Harvey Silver our survival depends on it; Comparative thinking is one of our first and most natural forms…
The ECB, Bitcoin and Gresham’s Law.
This week is key in macro-economics with the pending interest rate decision from the European Central Bank. The market is asking how much (not if) central bank liquidity (QE) will…
Buy & hold your bitcoins
With the latest appreciation in the price of Bitcoin our social media feeds are once again filling up with posts reading 'to the moon' & 'new hyperbolic phase'. This may…
Understanding Bitcoin’s finite supply
There are two key attributes that make Bitcoin the most financially secure asset ever created. The first is its settlement process (the blockchain), the second is that it is finite…
Why Bitcoin’s price is volatile
Of the many criticisms of Bitcoin a persistent one is the volatility in price. There are many key factors that have historically caused or have been correlated to the volatility…
The Investors Podcast
The Investors Podcast this week spoke with Tuur Demeester, one of our favorite Bitcoin spokesperson. This is another excellent interview with Tuur where they address key misconceptions in Bitcoin that…
“Buying bitcoin is not just buying bitcoin” talks by CoinCompass
03 July: Perth (AU)10 July: Brisbane (AU)17 July: Sydney (AU)24 July: Melbourne (AU)31 July: Auckland (NZ)07 Aug: Wellington (NZ)More to be announced soon ... Visit coincompass.eventbrite.com to register and for…
Buying bitcoin is not just buying bitcoin
Buying bitcoin is not just buying bitcoin:The before and after (infographic) CLICK ABOVE TO ENLARGE FULL VERSION (PDF)
Understanding bitcoin hacks
image courtesy of pixabay.com Today Binance announced that they lost over 7,000 bitcoins to a hack. Exchanges getting hacked is unfortunately not uncommon yet there is still a misconception to…
Exchange Bitfinex to be investigated
The New York State General Attorney's office is investigating exchange Bitfinex for fraud. The allegation being that the exchange used its stablecoin, Tether, to mask an $850million loss. Bitfinex and…
IMF runs crypto survey
The International Monetary Fund, the world's lender of last resort, is running a survey on Twitter asking participants 'How they will pay for lunch in 5 years' with the four…
Will Bitcoin be the new safe haven asset?
There are many skeptics of the international coordinated response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. The shared criticism from these skeptics, that include respected economists, billionaire businesspersons and the world's…
How a bitcoin bull market could be detrimental.
Your first investment should not be in buying bitcoins but in time spent understanding how to buy, store and own bitcoins securely" (Saifedean Ammous, The Bitcoin Standard). Bitcoin bull markets…
Is Sentiment Turning?
Last week we posted that there were signs the bear market in the price of bitcoin could be nearing the bottom based on time and sentimental indicators (but not necessarily…
April 2019 CoinCorner Newsletter
This month's edition of CoinCorner newsletter is available publicly for free. Download it here.
The Accidental Bitcoiner
The Accidental Bitcoiner How Mr. Pento makes a case for Bitcoin while arguing against it.
Majority of Crypto exchanges still private & anonymous
In a lengthy report by Coinfirm it was discovered that nearly 70% of cryptocurrency exchanges lacked KYC/AML implementation thus allowing for private and anonymous purchases and sales of bitcoin and…
CBOE discontinues bitcoin futures
On March 20 the CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) discontinued offering bitcoin futures products. As the CBOE was the first exchange to actually launch a bitcoin futures product (within one…
Jack Dorsey invites bitcoin entrepreneurs
Jack Dorsey (@jack) has set up a twitter account @sqcrypto to fund new ventures related to bitcoin development. o
Australians can now purchase bitcoin at newsagents
Binance, the Matla based cryptocurrency exchange, reported that its new service 'Binance Lite' will be rolled out at newsagents across Australia. After completing an ID check customer can convert their…
CoinCompass is open for business
CoinCompass is an educator providing up-to-date industry best practices on bitcoin risk mitigation. We are not a broker nor money transmitter so cannot buy bitcoin on your behalf but provide…
Can you use Bitcoin without the Internet?
https://news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/apocalypse-1520x1024.png Ever wondered how you could use Bitcoin when the apocalypse or a global financial meltdown hits? There's no Internet or mobile (cell) data to facilitate transaction and even satellites…
Exchange loses access to 26,000 bitcoins
Candian crytocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX may not be able to access over CAD$250million worth of cryptocurrnecies including approximately 26,500 bitcoins that it was holding on behalf of its customers. The exchange's…
Bitcoin ETF gets refiled
The Chicago Board Options Exchange has filed a proposal to create an ETF (Exchange Trade Fund) that would allow institutional and individual investors to buy and sell bitcoin. The proposal…
World Bank issues bond on the blockchain.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is managing the issuance of a World Bank bond exclusively using a blockchain platform. The World Bank, which issues around US$60 Billion annually for the purposes…
Bitcoin to be included in CFA curriculum.
The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute has added to its curriculum topics on Bitcoin and the Blockchain. Though currently in a cryptocurrency bear market the managing director of the CFAInstitute,…
The Accidental Bitcoiner
Through our daily research in the world of finance, geo-politics, and macro-economcis we come across interviews and research papers where the author either inadvertently, or despite themselves and their objections…
Florida County accepts Bitcoin as payment
Seminole County in Florida has become the United State's first government agency to accept bitcoin as a payment method. In a press release the office of Joel Greenberg, the Seminole…
CFO of Australia’s largest bank joins blockchain company
Rob Jesudason resigned his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and will join block.one as president and Chief Operating Officer. Mr Jesudason's departure is…
Legal action against Bitcoin.com
A group of over 900 individuals and businesses is pursuing a class action lawsuit against Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin.com is a private enterprise and is often confused as being the official website…
Editorial: More Hedge Funds to invest in Bitcoin
Hitting social media this week is news of two influential hedge fund managers investing in Bitcoin. George Soros, whom for most people would not require an introduction, has given the…
Exchanges to be registered in Australia
Digital currency exchanges in Australia are now obligated to register with AUSTRAC, the country's financial intelligence unit that is mandated to observe and collect data on domestic businesses with the…
Passport Capital launches Bitcoin hedge fund.
Passport Capital manages $4 Billion in assets and CIO John Burbank has set up a specific fund devoted to investing in Bitcoin and Blockchain related companies. The fund is investing…
Australian Taxaton Office consults public…
In response to several queries the Australian Taxation Office has released a statement requesting '...community consultation to help us understand practical issues experienced when complying with cryptocurrency tax obligations.' The…
‘Bitcoin will be the universal currency’ Jack Dorsey, CEO, Twitter…
Jack Dorsey, CEO and Founder of Twitter and Square simultaneously announced that Twitter would be banning advertising of cryptocurrency ICO's (does not include Bitcoin)and that within 10 years Bitcoin would…
John Oliver on Bitcoin and Alt-coins.
In his usual style of comedy and editorial John Oliver provides a humorous account of Bitcoin and alt-coins (alternative coins) on his show LastWeekTonight. Oliver highlights both the dramatic fortunes…
Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Due to MtGox liquidation
The steady decline in Bitcoin's price since December 2017 when it hit an all time of just under $20,000 could arguably be partly attributed to the liquidation of over 40,000…
Germany defines Bitcoin as legal tender.
The German Federal Ministry of Finance announced that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency are 'the equivalent to legal means of payment'; meaning that cryptocurrencies can be used in everyday transactions as…
Israel Supreme Court defends crypto transactions
The Israeli Supreme Court decreed that banks may not prohibit crypto related transactions. In June 2017 Leumi Bank in Israel bagan blocking customer payments to bitcoin exchanges, the February 26…
Goldman Sachs invests in Bitcoin exchange
Circle Internet Financial, a company of which Goldman Sachs is a key investor, has purchased Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex for US$400 million. Goldman Sachs-Funded Circle Purchases Poloniex For…
Bitmex on Tether
Bitmex Research has released a report on Tether speculating on the likelihood of it being backed by sufficient fiat reserves. However, nobody really knows as a full public audit has…
Paying taxes with Bitcoin?
If passed, according to Arizona Senate Bill 1091, you'll be able to pay your taxes with Bitcoin if you're an Arizona resident. This is significant as it would legitimise cryptocurrencies, such…