Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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In this Bitcoin and Open Blockchain Q&A, Andreas M. Antonopoulos answers questions about Bitcoin, NFTs, Security, Lightning Network, and More!

00:00 Start of Stream
00:47 Start of Sound
2:36 What are 3 things you're most optimistic about for Bitcoin in 2022 and what are 3 things that most concern you for Bitcoin in 2022?
10:34 Does quantum computing pose a risk to bitcoin?
12:21 Is it fair to assume that Bitcoin can only be as secure as it's cryptographic foundations? What happens if a vulnerability is found?
15:09 How should I secure my NFTs? Can I move them to my own hardware wallet?
17:06 Follow up: Are there proprietary NFT platforms where you can't move the NFTs?
19:06 How much fun are we having on a scale of 1-10?
19:53 How we pick emojis for the YT channel
20:40 Before signing a transaction, how paranoid should I be about checking every single character in the address?
26:01 Updates and Thank You
29:54 When adding a passphrase to a BIP-39 wallet, should you create a new mnemonic phrase before adding a passphrase?
34:35 What is your opinion on the upcoming El Salvador Bitcoin volcano bond?
37:41 What are your thoughts on Chainalysis' announcement of their KYT compliance software's added support for the Lightning Network?
44:53 Do you think lightning gossip is sustainable in the long run?
47:54 Emoji Storm
48:45 In lightning, where do I set the penalty to be paid if someone tries to cheat and close a channel?
50:13 Where does one set the time for the HTLC in Lightning?
51:13 Are you afraid that Lighning will be centralized?
53:13 Recent projects - Free Intro to Bitcoin course now available in Spanish, ornaments on the shop!
56:19 Are there any LN wallets that prepare tax reports for us?
58:16 Comparing non touring complete blockchains with touring complete blockchains do you perfer agility, playfullness, and innovation or rock solid but limited function sets?
1:00:22 it's a good thing to have a specialization
1:00:34 How can I guard my private keys as strongly as possible?
1:02:45 Do you fear that the core philosophical principals of Bitcoin will be lost or threatened as more fiat-era participants enter the space?
1:05:20 Wrap Up

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