Bitcoin’s Explosive Rocket Fuel with Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra

Jameson Lopp joined the Bitcoin community in 2014, attracted by both its technological and philosophical use cases. His passion for security and privacy led him to jobs protecting both high-level institutional-grade crypto holders and individuals. Having been the victim of a series of coordinated sophisticated attacks, Jameson has been forced to become a leading expert on cybersecurity. His unique experiences led him to develop his own company, Casa, which frees users from the stress of self custody. Scott Melker and Jameson Lopp further discuss experiencing multiple bull cycles, the great lengths one must go to secure crypto, Bitcoin’s largest threats, a nation-state attack on Bitcoin, apathy killing Bitcoin, SIM swapping and SWAT attacks, buying a burner house, moving off the grid, Coinbase’s political controversy, Satoshi’s secret identity, the criminal interest cycle, going dark for good and more. --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 9.5% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- ELECTRONEUM Electroneum, has gained widespread adoption providing a mobile-first payment solution to the world's unbanked, attracting more than 4M users worldwide in less than three years. They have since launched a new freelance marketplace, AnyTask.com, which is providing thousands of freelancers the opportunity to sell their services to buyers globally, without the need of a bank account. Learn more at Electroneum.com. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

22 Okt 20201h 5min

Brock Pierce is running for president. As a child actor in some of Hollywood’s most recognizable 90s films, Brock learned how to work a room like a star and engage with adults in a meaningful way. After an endless string of successful tech ventures, Brock has focused on how he can best serve the American people - by building a new political party. Scott Melker and Brock Pierce further discuss painting the White House, the life of a child movie star, why he's running for president, the polarization of our nation, stepping into the political ring of fire, breaking free of left and right politics, a developing political evolution, being bullish on crypto, going face to face with the media giants, financing a presidential campaign, universal earned income, criminal justice reform, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and more. --- ROUNDLYX RoundlyX allows you to dollar-cost-average into crypto with our spare change "Roundup" investing tool, manage multiple crypto exchange accounts in one dashboard and access curated digital asset content and services. Visit RoundlyX and use promo code "WOLF" to learn more about accumulating your favorite digital assets when making everyday purchases and earn $4 in free Bitcoin. --- EQUOS Diginex is the first company with a cryptocurrency exchange to be listed in the US. That exchange, EQUOS, has been built to institutional standards, but is available to everyone. You can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum spot, as well as Bitcoin perpetuals, and get a 5% discount on all fees, by signing up using equos.com/wolf. --- CELSIUS With the Celsius app you can earn up to 15% APY rewards on over 30 cryptocurrencies. Have crypto but want cash? Celsius also offers the lowest cost loans against your crypto with interest rates starting at just 1% APR. Enter promo code WOLF when you sign up and get $20 in BTC! Users must transfer and hold at least $200 of any coin for 30 days to be eligible for the reward. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

20 Okt 20201h 5min

Alex Mashinsky came to the U.S. as an immigrant in the 1980’s after living in both communist and socialist countries. His diverse background made him passionate about helping people and developing a "better bank" that rewards its customers rather than stealing from them. Fascinated with blockchain and fintech, Alex founded Celsius Network, a platform with unbeatable yields that would finally stand up to the banks, giving people the hard-earned money they deserve. Scott Melker and Alex Mashinsky further discuss moving to the U.S. in the ’80s, phone company monopolies, the urge to disrupt, creating Celsius Network, giving 80% of the profits to the community, bank bailouts, daytime robbery, beating the banks, crypto community fees, hedge funds in crypto, the name “Sushi” as a leading indicator, the corrosion of standards and voting with your wallet. --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 6% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- ELECTRONEUM Electroneum, has gained widespread adoption providing a mobile-first payment solution to the world's unbanked, attracting more than 4M users worldwide in less than three years. They have since launched a new freelance marketplace, AnyTask.com, which is providing thousands of freelancers the opportunity to sell their services to buyers globally, without the need of a bank account. Learn more at Electroneum.com. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

15 Okt 20201h 5min

John Wu, the president of Ava Labs, came from a traditional background in finance, including extensive work in fintech and hedge fund investing. Upon discovering Bitcoin, he realized that he could only invest in it personally and not for his clients, due to his fiduciary duty and an inefficient financial system. So he built Ava Labs. John now directs an ambitious team that’s developing an entirely new blockchain infrastructure, set to disrupt both traditional finance and pre-existing blockchains. Scott Melker and John Wu further discuss discovering Bitcoin in 2013, the untapped world of alternative assets, taxi medallions, the internet of assets, the DeFi Petri dish, NFT’s, political polarization, the danger of big companies, the schoolyard vs. the comment section, trillions of dollars locked in an inefficient system, the ‘08 crash and DeFi, Mad Men investors and more. --- ROUNDLYX RoundlyX allows you to dollar-cost-average into crypto with our spare change "Roundup" investing tool, manage multiple crypto exchange accounts in one dashboard and access curated digital asset content and services. Visit RoundlyX and use promo code "WOLF" to learn more about accumulating your favorite digital assets when making everyday purchases and earn $4 in free Bitcoin. --- EQUOS Diginex is the first company with a cryptocurrency exchange to be listed in the US. That exchange, EQUOS, has been built to institutional standards, but is available to everyone. You can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum spot, as well as Bitcoin perpetuals, and get a 5% discount on all fees, by signing up using equos.com/wolf. --- CELSIUS With the Celsius app you can earn up to 15% APY rewards on over 30 cryptocurrencies. Have crypto but want cash? Celsius also offers the lowest cost loans against your crypto with interest rates starting at just 1% APR. Enter promo code WOLF when you sign up and get $20 in BTC! Users must transfer and hold at least $200 of any coin for 30 days to be eligible for the reward. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

13 Okt 202058min

As a child, Mati Greenspan would report to his grandfather each morning on the price of commodities. It was at this young age that he developed his passion for market. Mati later became one of eToro’s most popular traders. Looking to unlock his full potential, Mati decided to leave his job and found his own company. Quantum Economics is now a highly respected company offering a number of high-end services.  Scott Melker and Mati Greenspan further discuss the good QE, Elon heading to Mars, COVID’s lasting impact, a self-made billionaire grandfather, Mati as the face of eToro, managing other people’s money, receiving $30 in Bitcoin as a gift, Link Frogs attacking, leverage, most traders failing, meditation and prayer and more. --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 6% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- ELECTRONEUM Electroneum, has gained widespread adoption providing a mobile-first payment solution to the world's unbanked, attracting more than 4M users worldwide in less than three years. They have since launched a new freelance marketplace, AnyTask.com, which is providing thousands of freelancers the opportunity to sell their services to buyers globally, without the need of a bank account. Learn more at Electroneum.com. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

8 Okt 20201h 6min

Mike McGlone grew up 20 minutes from the Chicago Board of Trade with a deep interest in finance and trading. Climbing the ladder quickly, Mike went from taking phone calls on the trading floor to becoming a Senior Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence. Having spent his entire career in Chicago and on Wall Street, Mike has a keen eye for macro economic trends, in legacy markets and beyond. While his opinions are strictly his own and not financial advice, Mike believes to have strong evidence for a long-term bullish Bitcoin scenario. Scott Melker and Mike McGlone further discuss the screams and shouts of the trading pit, determining the volume of the market by the odor of the other traders, the Bloomberg Terminal, the election’s impact on the market, CBDCs' unstoppable trend, tempting the market gods, quantitative easing, the classic signs of a bear and bull market, the growing advantages of hard assets, where the market is heading, Bitcoin’s true value and more. --- ROUNDLYX RoundlyX allows you to dollar-cost-average into crypto with our spare change "Roundup" investing tool, manage multiple crypto exchange accounts in one dashboard and access curated digital asset content and services. Visit RoundlyX and use promo code "WOLF" to learn more about accumulating your favorite digital assets when making everyday purchases and earn $4 in free Bitcoin. --- EQUOS Diginex is the first company with a cryptocurrency exchange to be listed in the US. That exchange, EQUOS, has been built to institutional standards, but is available to everyone. You can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum spot, as well as Bitcoin perpetuals, and get a 5% discount on all fees, by signing up using equos.com/wolf. --- CELSIUS With the Celsius app you can earn up to 15% APY rewards on over 30 cryptocurrencies. Have crypto but want cash? Celsius also offers the lowest cost loans against your crypto with interest rates starting at just 1% APR. Enter promo code WOLF when you sign up and get $20 in BTC! Users must transfer and hold at least $200 of any coin for 30 days to be eligible for the reward. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

6 Okt 20201h 1min

Justin Blau, aka 3LAU, is a world-renowned DJ, best known for his chart topping hits and unique DJ style. Starting small at college fraternity parties, 3LAU quickly rose to fame, performing at sold out shows around the world. What few know is that Justin is a talented trader and early crypto adopter. Justin and his team are beginning to explore the ways that artists can distribute their work in a decentralized and scarce manner using NFTs. 3LAU is transforming traditional art, looking to give super fans a one-of-a-kind experience, while also raising money for charities along the way. Scott Melker and Justin Blau further discuss their similar backgrounds in music, performing and crypto, mixing finance and blockchain into the world of art, learning about Bitcoin from the Winkelvoss twins, NFTs, Kanye West tweets, what blue checkmarks, Yeezys, and Jordans all have in common, who is Blockparty, predatory record labels, mining for gold on asteroids, a shaky dollar, having strong opinions loosely held, the impact of COVID on performers, building schools in Guatemala and more. --- CHOICE IRA by KINGDOM TRUST Don’t be part of the 7.1M Bitcoiners who have bitcoin and a retirement account but don’t have bitcoin in their retirement account. With Choice IRA by Kingdom Trust you can hold bitcoin in your retirement account. The first 1,000 users to open a Choice IRA will receive $62.50 in free BTC - visit RetireWithChoice.com/WOLF to join the waitlist and secure free BTC. --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 6% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- ELECTRONEUM Electroneum, has gained widespread adoption providing a mobile-first payment solution to the world's unbanked, attracting more than 4M users worldwide in less than three years. They have since launched a new freelance marketplace, AnyTask.com, which is providing thousands of freelancers the opportunity to sell their services to buyers globally, without the need of a bank account. Learn more at Electroneum.com. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

1 Okt 20201h 6min

Richard Ells is the CEO of Electroneum, who we can proudly say are the newest sponsors of the show. Richard has years of experience building products and businesses in the tech industry, which has translated into success in crypto, where he is the leader in providing solutions for the unbanked worldwide. Richard has focused on developing a more inclusive financial system through Electroneum, including their own proprietary affordable smartphone and their most recent launch, Anytask.com. Scott Melker and Richard Ells further discuss the massive unbanked and underbanked population, trying to pay a Ugandan villager, skipping a layer of technology with crypto, the ICO boom, Amazon, how most cryptocurrencies lack a real-world use case, Anytask.com, longing Gold, Silver and Bitcoin, proof of responsibility, ETN in Brazil, Uganda, India and more. --- ROUNDLYX RoundlyX allows you to dollar-cost-average into crypto with our spare change "Roundup" investing tool, manage multiple crypto exchange accounts in one dashboard and access curated digital asset content and services. Visit RoundlyX and use promo code "WOLF" to learn more about accumulating your favorite digital assets when making everyday purchases and earn $4 in free Bitcoin. --- EQUOS Diginex is the first company with a cryptocurrency exchange to be listed in the US. That exchange, EQUOS, has been built to institutional standards, but is available to everyone. You can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum spot, as well as Bitcoin perpetuals, and get a 5% discount on all fees, by signing up using equos.com/wolf. --- CELSIUS With the Celsius app you can earn up to 15% APY rewards on over 30 cryptocurrencies. Have crypto but want cash? Celsius also offers the lowest cost loans against your crypto with interest rates starting at just 1% APR. Enter promo code WOLF when you sign up and get $20 in BTC! Users must transfer and hold at least $200 of any coin for 30 days to be eligible for the reward. --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

29 Sep 20201h 20min