Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This was one of the most fun livestream events we've done in awhile! Are you interested in proof of stake, bitcoin and confidential transactions, the ICO craze of yesterday and the curret DeFi craze, and/or stablecoins? In this video, Andreas, one of the most trusted, unbiased resources in crypto, answered questions about those things and so much more. Don’t miss the part where Andreas answers a questions from a fictitious George Orwell, author of the book1984, and asks if bitcoin can save us!
00:00 Waiting...
7:24 Livestream Starts!
8:27 OG Bitcoiner's say pure Proof of Stake system can not work. Why do they claim that, and is it true?
14:48 MicroStrategy bought $425 million worth of bitcoin from their cash reserves. How significant is this news?
16:18 Is it true that bitcoin will not get confidential transactions?
19:28 How do I check if any coins I hold are tied to my identity? (KYC aside) What are the best ways to get back privacy?
25:46 Why are some companies offering such high interest rates for lending stablecoins? Who borrows them?
28:52 What are your thoughts on the blockchain trilemma? Does lightning network challenge this trilemma?
35:09 (An imagined 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?
41:46 I have seen tweets saying a feature which speeds up signature validation can now be enabled because the patent has expired. Why does BTC need to wait for patent law?
53:38 How can I sign a message in order to prove I owned a specific address that sent bitcoin.
58:21 Can we reboot bitcoin to another chain by replicating the UTXO set? (Like ethereum)
1:02:01 What's up with the emoji of the rat under the Bitcoin symbol? And, what is RIPCORD blockchain?
1:08:01 Can you touch on how the ICO craze of yesterday and the current DeFi craze of today are different? How are they the same?
1:13:50 Thank you Patrons!
1:23:50 What is the best way to track bitcoin transactions for tax purposes? How do I find a tax professional who knows how to account for bitcoin transactions?
1:31:53 Do you recommend using/memorizing BIP 39 mnemonic phrase as the best method to store keys?
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What is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream?
Once a month, Andreas answers community questions related to Bitcoin, Ethereum, the Lightning Network, really anything related to open blockchains. He’s live on YouTube for about an hour, answering the best questions asked by Community Builders on Patreon, Community Members on YouTube, and anyone who shows up during the event.
How can I ask questions and vote?
Well, this event is over but you’re welcome to ask your question at the next Livestream event. You can find out when it is by subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications or by visiting this playlist [insert link to playlist].
Community Builders who support this free work on Patreon get to ask questions and vote on questions at least a week before the event. YouTube Community Members who support this work get to ask questions and vote an hour before the event starts. Everyone else gets to ask questions and vote on questions when the event starts. Giving early access is a small way Andreas can give something to the people who help to financially support the mission and still include anyone who wants to participate.
You may already know that Andreas’ mission is to educate as many people as possible about Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching and sharing these videos is one way to do that. Thank you for being part of this mission!
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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more aantonop.com
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
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Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin)
Thanks for watching!
This was one of the most fun livestream events we've done in awhile! Are you interested in proof of stake, bitcoin and confidential transactions, the ICO craze of yesterday and the curret DeFi craze, and/or stablecoins? In this video, Andreas, one of the most trusted, unbiased resources in crypto, answered questions about those things and so much more. Don’t miss the part where Andreas answers a questions from a fictitious George Orwell, author of the book1984, and asks if bitcoin can save us!
00:00 Waiting...
7:24 Livestream Starts!
8:27 OG Bitcoiner's say pure Proof of Stake system can not work. Why do they claim that, and is it true?
14:48 MicroStrategy bought $425 million worth of bitcoin from their cash reserves. How significant is this news?
16:18 Is it true that bitcoin will not get confidential transactions?
19:28 How do I check if any coins I hold are tied to my identity? (KYC aside) What are the best ways to get back privacy?
25:46 Why are some companies offering such high interest rates for lending stablecoins? Who borrows them?
28:52 What are your thoughts on the blockchain trilemma? Does lightning network challenge this trilemma?
35:09 (An imagined 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?
41:46 I have seen tweets saying a feature which speeds up signature validation can now be enabled because the patent has expired. Why does BTC need to wait for patent law?
53:38 How can I sign a message in order to prove I owned a specific address that sent bitcoin.
58:21 Can we reboot bitcoin to another chain by replicating the UTXO set? (Like ethereum)
1:02:01 What's up with the emoji of the rat under the Bitcoin symbol? And, what is RIPCORD blockchain?
1:08:01 Can you touch on how the ICO craze of yesterday and the current DeFi craze of today are different? How are they the same?
1:13:50 Thank you Patrons!
1:23:50 What is the best way to track bitcoin transactions for tax purposes? How do I find a tax professional who knows how to account for bitcoin transactions?
1:31:53 Do you recommend using/memorizing BIP 39 mnemonic phrase as the best method to store keys?
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What is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream?
Once a month, Andreas answers community questions related to Bitcoin, Ethereum, the Lightning Network, really anything related to open blockchains. He’s live on YouTube for about an hour, answering the best questions asked by Community Builders on Patreon, Community Members on YouTube, and anyone who shows up during the event.
How can I ask questions and vote?
Well, this event is over but you’re welcome to ask your question at the next Livestream event. You can find out when it is by subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications or by visiting this playlist [insert link to playlist].
Community Builders who support this free work on Patreon get to ask questions and vote on questions at least a week before the event. YouTube Community Members who support this work get to ask questions and vote an hour before the event starts. Everyone else gets to ask questions and vote on questions when the event starts. Giving early access is a small way Andreas can give something to the people who help to financially support the mission and still include anyone who wants to participate.
You may already know that Andreas’ mission is to educate as many people as possible about Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching and sharing these videos is one way to do that. Thank you for being part of this mission!
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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more aantonop.com
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shop
Patreon: patreon.com/aantonop
Website: aantonop.com
Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops
***Connect with Andreas on Socials***
Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulos
Instagram: instagram.com/amantonop
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonop
Twitter: twitter.com/aantonop
Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin)
Thanks for watching!
![Cargo Class Bitcoin with PayPal [PayPal Bitcoin isnt Bitcoin]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C4OIUEaW5Jc/mqdefault.jpg "Cargo Class Bitcoin with PayPal [PayPal Bitcoin isnt Bitcoin]
The headlines say, Bitcoin is now available on PayPal! But is it? (hint: no) Why is PayPal bitcoin not really bitcoin? What risks does this present to PayPal? What are the risks to the Bitcoin network when these types of intermediaries have massive holdings of bitcoin? Watch this short video now; protect yourself, your people, and the network by learning about the risks.
Chapters
0:00 Tobi asks, Do you see a danger of Bitcoin becoming fractionalised by (for example) Paypal in a way that the total available balance from all accounts will inflate the actual supply?
0:24 Risk to PayPal: High risks for PayPal, this could bankrupt them
1:57 Risk to buyers of PayPal bitcoin: If you buy bitcoin on Paypal, you did not buy bitcoin
3:08 Risk to Bitcoin: the real risk is increasing the amount of bitcoin owned by intermediaries
5:08 Consolidation of power into the hands of regulated entities who are beholden to money and not to the principles of bitcoin is the big risk to the Bitcoin network
5:32 Lets not sacrifice principles for price appreciation
5:52 My optimistic hope for the future of intermediaries and the network
NOTE: In the video, Andreas references PayPal bitcoin holders as Second Class but its worse than that. In hindsight, they are actually Cargo Class, because unlike most exchange accounts, you cant actually withdraw bitcoin to your own wallet from PayPal! Youre stuck in cargo. No seat, no fresh air, no food and beverage service, amongst the boxes with no hope of moving up to second or first class.
This video was recorded on Saturday, November 28, 2020, as part of the Open Topic Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Monthly Q&A session. Watch the entire livestream here: https://aantonop.io/nov2020livestreamqa
In the comments there have been a lot of questions about forks. If youre new and youre looking for a basic explanation on forks, take a look at my video Forkology: https://aantonop.com/forkology/
What is the Open Topic Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Monthly Q&A session?
Once a month, Andreas answers community questions on anything related to Bitcoin, Ethereum, the Lightning Network, really anything related to open blockchains. He’s live on YouTube for about an hour, answering the best questions asked by Community Builders on Patreon, Community Members on YouTube, and anyone who shows up during the event.
How can I ask questions and vote?
Well, this event is over but you’re welcome to ask your question at the next Livestream event. You can find out when it is by subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications or by visiting this playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPQwGV1aLnTtqBtaD-hSCf9RwpwQQy-Ji.
Community Builders who support this free work on Patreon get to ask questions and vote on questions at least a week before the event. YouTube Community Members who support this work get to ask questions and vote an hour before the event starts. Everyone else gets to ask questions and vote on questions when the event starts. Giving early access is a small way Andreas can give something to the people who help to financially support the mission and still include anyone who wants to participate.
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You may already know that Andreas’ mission is to educate as many people as possible about Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching and sharing these videos is one way to do that. Thank you for being part of this mission!
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
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Music: Unbounded by Orfan (https://twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin)
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![How Do Bitcoin Mining Pools Work? How are Bitcoin Mining Rewards Split? [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CVzRqN_f29s/mqdefault.jpg "How Do Bitcoin Mining Pools Work? How are Bitcoin Mining Rewards Split? [2021]
How do participants in a bitcoin mining pool share rewards in a way that reflects their actual contributions and does not allow them to cheat? Watch and learn.
Chapters
0:00 How do participants in the bitcoin mining pool share rewards in such a way that reflects their actual effort without allowing miners to cheat?
0:33 How do mining pools work?
1:27 Difficulty targets and pool rewards
4:20 Participants cannot cheat
Related Videos:
What is a nonce? https://youtu.be/tjn2aoMaFlY
Nonces, Mining, and Quantum Computing: https://youtu.be/d4xXJh677J0
Number of Zeros or Target Difficulty in the Target Hash: https://youtu.be/_LPaIL6AqSQ
This question was part of the March 2021 Open Topic Q&A, see the entire session here: https://youtu.be/U0T49duRt74
COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!
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About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://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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