Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Back in 2019 Andreas did a talk about how cars may eventually pay for their own maintenance and parking using cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. And how they could eventually end up effectively owning themselves through a series of plausible events. In this clip from his June 2023 patron question and answer session, he discusses that idea again - combined with the use of AI.
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Back in 2019 Andreas did a talk about how cars may eventually pay for their own maintenance and parking using cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. And how they could eventually end up effectively owning themselves through a series of plausible events. In this clip from his June 2023 patron question and answer session, he discusses that idea again - combined with the use of AI.
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You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.
About aantonop: Andreas isn't promoting a company or an organization; he's paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved. Learn more at aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
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![2020 or 1984? Can Bitcoin Save Us?
Can Bitcoin save you from a 1984 future?
George Orwell asks, Are we headed for a 1984 future? Or maybe more of a Brave New World future? And can Bitcoin save you? Yes! But probably in a different way than you might suspect. Bitcoin has the ability to break the monopoly control of money and open blockchain technology can change how trust works.
0:00 [Question from George Orwell] When I was alive, I wrote a book called 1984. It seems some of you lifees are using it as an instruction manual. Can bitcoin save you?
0:45 2 seminal books that I think anybody interested in the current political climate should read
1:13 1984 by George Orwell
1:58 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
2:41 Between Orwell and Huxley we see what has emerged today is really kind of the perfect mix of the two
3:16 Can bitcoin save us? I hope so but maybe in an unexpected way.
This question is from the Patreon Open Topic Q&A livestream, which took place on September 26th, 2020. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to ask questions in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a Community Builder on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop In these monthly Open Topic Livestream events, Andreas answers questions about bitcoin, ethereum, the lightning network, and general questions about open blockchains.
Related Videos:
Money as a System-of-Control - https://youtu.be/FyK4P7ZdOK8
Worse than Useless: Financial Surveillance - https://youtu.be/n4F-h4xuXMk
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![Bonus Livestream Session - Ethereum Basics
Youve got questions about Ethereum? Get them answered in this Ethereum Basics Livestream session by aantonop. Timestamps (by Yes2Crypto)
0:00:30 Welcome from Andreas
0:01:14 Thank you to Community Builders
0:02:47 Video thank you from Community Builders
0:05:32 Moderation Policy
0:06:13 That one time Andreas forgot to unmute his mic, or The Great Muted Event of 2020
0:07:10 Intro, take 2.
0:11:06 Q: How does Bitcoin and Ethereum relate to each other? Do they complement each other? (Anonymous)
0:15:26 Q: Ive heard the phrase If Bitcoin is like gold, then Litecoin is like silver & Ethereum is like oil. How would you rate and/or modify this summary statement (Yes2Crypto)
0:18:54 Q: Can you explain gas... and what is happening around backrunning in DeFi applications as well as EIP 1559 that contemplates fee burns in Ethereum 2.0 (Anonymous)
0:24:20 Short break and re-show Moderation Policy (gas mask dad-joke-level pun)
0:25:44 Q: Might you explain to my mom what does Touring [sic] Complete mean in practical terms? (Anibal)
0:33:25 Q: What are the challenges of sharding and proof of stake, and how does it actually work? (Tigerix)
0:40:51 Q: When running an Ethereum full node, how can one verify the total supply of Ether on the network? Is this costly compared to gettxoutsetinfo on bitcoin-cli? (Kevin)
0:46:18 Q: Which Ethereum Layer 2 protocols are you most excited about (Anonymous)
0:49:22 Q: How does memory on ethereum work? Where is it stored and how is it retrieved? (Anonymous)
0:54:35 Short break and thank you to Community Builders
0:56:18 Q: I see the term Ethereum Kill thrown around alot. Do you think there will be an Ethereum Killer, or instead an ecosystem of co-existing blockchains? (Mr. DENSE)
0:59:00 Down the Rabbit Hole: Andreas asks: What is Ethereum 2.0; When is it happening; Is it real, and what should I expect?
1:06:38 Q: When Ethereum finally moves to PoS (proof of stake), there will be a lot of miners looking for a new place to direct their PoW (proof of work) power. Where do you think theyll go? (Pathfinder)
1:10:55 Q: Do you see eth2.0 scaling efforts as a success? (Anonymous)
1:11:55 Q: Is there a possibility for bitcoin to scale on the Ethereum blockchain? If yes, how would that look like in reality? (RK)
1:17:12 Q: For developers, which one do you think is better to start with: bitcoin or ethereum. What are the possibilities for the development in the future? (Sachin)
1:22:07 Q: Peace and love, brother, I dont understand ETH at all. What book would you recommend? (Paul Kulas)
1:24:57 Closing comments, upcoming livestreams, and thanks
1:26:39 Video thank you from Community Builders
As you might know, Andreas is an author of Mastering Ethereum, which is written for developers and is his second book published by OReilly media. But dont fret, there wont be dry powerpoint explanations here. Andreas is brilliant at explaining complex topics in an entertaining and easy to understand way. So if youve got questions about Ethereum, ETH, gas, proof-of-work, proof-of-stake, or smart contracts in general, this video will get you up to speed. During the livestream, you can chat with community builders and together well watch Andreas answer as many questions as he can in 30-40 minutes. You can even ask questions on sli.do and maybe your question will be one Andreas answers! No questions are too basic or simple. You can even ask questions anonymously, in case youre embarrassed for not knowing something already. After the livestream, you can view the chat as if you were there with us.
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![Paper wallets, inflation, criminals using bitcoin and...Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Livestream [2021]
Looking for an entertaining, trustworthy, unbiased opinion on bitcoin and open blockchains? This is it. In this Livestream, aantonop answers your questions!
0:00:00 Waiting
0:02:17 Introduction
0:05:00 Which multisig setup can you recommend for holding life-changing amounts of bitcoin? Details on Software / Hardware combinations would be much appreciated. Thanks! [brewcat]
0:10:55 How can I verify that my hardware wallet is sending the money to the address it shows on the display? And in reverse, how can I be sure that a receive address shown by my wallet is actually controlled by me? [Gaston]
0:13:56 Blockchain surveillance companies release reports detailing how much criminal funds are moved using cryptocurrency. Their number is low (about 0.5% of all crypto transactions) but how on earth could they track this data? [Vlad from London]
0:18:20 Non-criminal uses of money: Aantonop shop speak, workshops and free content
0:20:00 Back to basics: what were the major (existing) innovations that made bitcoin possible? [Mikael Holmstrom]
0:25:25 Thank you to Patreons
0:27:39 Could you briefly explain the technical differences between a sidechain (e.g. Liquid) and a Layer 2 solution (e.g. Lightning Network)? [Mr Hearts]
0:33:37 I know you are not an economist but could you explain in simple terms what a deflationary system is and how it relates to an inflationary system? What are the pros and cons? [G]
0:38:25 What are token burns? Why are they necessary in the first place? What do they accomplish? [Lucia aka Dancing Crypto]
0:40:20 Down The Rabbit Hole - Paper Wallets [aantonop]
0:47:12 What is the best way to get funds out of a paper wallet and move it to a hardware wallet?
0:48:53 How do I explain benefits of open blockchain to my friends who still dismiss it by calling it boomer political labels like libertarian ponzi scheme
0:51:14 First timer here (taking your crypto wallet course) I want to start into Bitcoin / Crypto by selling my paintings. How is the best way to go about this? [Oswald]
0:54:36 Is it possible to explain Dai stablecoin within 60 seconds? If so, will you try?
0:57:03 that was way more than sixty seconds... fail
0:57:30 Upcoming events
0:59:06 Post-Taproot - what is the next big innovation in Bitcoin? [Tomer]
0:59:57 Do you think the recent corporate interest in using bitcoin as a reserve asset to prop up balance sheets represents a step toward commercialization similar to what happened with the internet or will it be a poison pill? [CryptoWoke]
1:01:13 I want to use Electrum instead of Trezor or Ledgers wallet software for my HW, but it seems I need to use their software to initialize the HW and update the firmware (losing privacy?). Is there an option to note use their software at all? [Anita]
1:02:20 What is the best video on your channel to suggest to someone who is skeptical about bitcoin?
1:03:17 How likely is the next hack of TheDAO scale? Over time does the Ethereum VM become more resistant to human errors in smart contract code? [Vlad from London]
1:05:25 I know its out of todays topic, but Id like to know what would be the best platforms to prepare the Income Tax Report regarding cryptos [Guillaume]
1:06:48 Id love to get a hardware wallet... sounds dumb but computer technology changes over time... no cd drives, etc. Are you at all worried the USB port may be updated over time and you can then have a hardware wallet you cant use? [Justin]
1:09:20 Wrap-up & thanks
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