The $72 trillion lawsuit: how Limewire died | Sidebean

The $72 trillion lawsuit: how Limewire died Try ChartMogul and get $50/month in credits for 12 months. Or use it for free if your company has less than $10K in MRR ► https://chartmogul.com/slidebean/ We don't just make videos. Try our presentation app for free! ► https://slidebean.com/youtube #startups #slidebean #limewire Imagine facing a lawsuit for $75 trillion. You heard right: $75 trillion. As a reference, the US's GDP in 2019 was $21.433 trillion. So, someone pissed off the wrong crowd. And that someone was Limewire. It was one of the most popular P2P clients in the 2000's. It allowed millions to download music, images, software, and videos, as well. But its legacy is also tainted with darkness. So, what happened to Limewire? We'll tell you all about it in this episode of Forensics. 0:00 Limewire - Intro 0:54 Limewire - How Limewire was born 2:00 Limewire - How Limewire became a success 3:03 Limewire - Limewire's good, bad and ugly 4:45 Limewire - Limewire tries to make it legit 5:44 Limewire - The tune that marked Limewire's end -- Read the video transcription + sources: https://slidebean.com/story/what-was-limewire-slidebean?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain. Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------------ -------- Keywords: venture capital, startup insights, startup journey, business innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices