Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Is Bitcoin or property the smarter long-term investment? In this NZCryptoCon panel, Mathieu Mingant, Trevor Topfer, Michael Vincent, and moderator Jenny Wei compare two of New Zealand's most talked-about asset classes, exploring risk, returns, accessibility, and what investors should consider when building wealth.
🎥 Recorded live at NZCryptoCon 2026.
#NZCryptoCon #Bitcoin #Property #Investing #Wealth #Crypto #NewZealand
Is Bitcoin or property the smarter long-term investment? In this NZCryptoCon panel, Mathieu Mingant, Trevor Topfer, Michael Vincent, and moderator Jenny Wei compare two of New Zealand's most talked-about asset classes, exploring risk, returns, accessibility, and what investors should consider when building wealth.
🎥 Recorded live at NZCryptoCon 2026.
#NZCryptoCon #Bitcoin #Property #Investing #Wealth #Crypto #NewZealand
![Layer 1s Still Matter? Yonatan Sompolinskyi from Kaspa shares thoughts
Are Layer 1 blockchains becoming irrelevant in the age of chain abstraction?
Dr. Yonatan Sompolinsky, the founder of Kaspa, argues that Layer 1 user experience (UX) and sequencer competition are more crucial than ever.
Yonatan dives deep into the nuances of Layer 1 design, using analogies from gaming servers to explain latency, resiliency, and the importance of sequencer competition for DeFi. Learn about Kaspas innovative approach with a BlockDAG architecture, aiming for 100 blocks per second, and its implications for a more competitive and user-centric crypto future.
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[0:00] Introduction to Yonatan Sompolinsky & Layer 1 Relevance at AusCryptoCon - Introduction to Yonatan Sompolinsky and his presentation arguing for the continued relevance of Layer 1s in crypto.
[0:20] Crypto 2030 & Active Kaspa Nodes in Sydney: Setting the Stage - Yonatan discusses the Crypto 2030 theme and highlights active Kaspa full nodes in Sydney, showcasing community support.
[0:51] Chain Abstraction Trend: UI vs. UX & Layer 1 Properties - Introduction to the trend of chain abstraction and Yonatans argument that UX and Layer 1 properties cannot be abstracted away.
[2:11] UI vs. UX in Crypto: Why Layer 1 Properties Still Matter - Explains the crucial difference between User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) in the context of Layer 1 blockchains.
[3:36] Gaming Server Analogy: Latency, Resiliency & User Experience in Chess & Crypto - Uses the analogy of gaming servers and chess (classical vs. blitz/bullet) to illustrate the importance of server/sequencer properties for user experience.
[5:40] Comparing Infrastructure Metrics: Gaming Servers vs. Crypto Blockchains - Compares key metrics of gaming server infrastructure (latency, resiliency, throughput) to analogous metrics in crypto blockchains.
[7:41] Unique Crypto Metric: Resilience to Sequencer Manipulation & MEV - Highlights the unique crypto metric of resilience to manipulation by sequencers/miners and the issue of MEV (Miner Extractable Value).
[8:47] Kaspas BlockDAG: Visualizing Active Nodes & High Block Rate - Introduces Kaspa and its BlockDAG structure, visualizing active nodes and the high block rate (initially 1 block per second).
[9:59] Kaspa Visualizer Demo (If Available): 1 Block Per Second DAG in Action - Attempts to demo the Kaspa visualizer (technical difficulties noted in transcript).
[11:09] Kaspa Vision: 10 Blocks Per Second & Internet-Speed Proof-of-Work Crypto - Discusses Kaspas vision of achieving 10 blocks per second, aiming for internet-speed crypto while maintaining Proof-of-Work ethos.
[12:45] Why 100 Blocks Per Second? Bitcoin Core Developer Feedback & Sequencer Competition - Explains the motivation for aiming for 100 blocks per second, driven by Bitcoin core developer feedback and the desire for sequencer competition.
[14:11] SPR (Sequences Per Round) Metric: Measuring Sequencer Competition - Introduces the metric SPR (Sequences Per Round) to quantify and measure sequencer competition in different blockchains.
[15:49] Leader-Based Consensus vs. Sequencer Competition: Monopoly vs. Duopoly vs. Competition - Compares leader-based consensus (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana) to a model with sequencer competition, highlighting the benefits of increased competition.
[16:37] Kaspa DAG Slice Visualization (1 Block Per Second): Parallel Block Creation & Miners - Visualizes a slice of the Kaspa DAG at 1 block per second, showing parallel block creation by multiple miners.
[18:11] Kaspa Testnet (10 Blocks Per Second): Increased Competition & Efficiency - Shows a snapshot of Kaspa testnet at 10 blocks per second, emphasizing increased competition and efficiency.
[19:37] Auction Mechanism for Sequencer Competition: First-Price & Second-Price Auctions - Proposes an auction mechanism (first-price or second-price) to enable competition among sequencers and benefit users with better prices.
[21:04] Auction Efficiency & SPR Metric: More Competition, Better Efficiency - Explains how auction efficiency increases with higher SPR (more sequencer competition), leading to a more competitive and efficient market.
[22:51] Oracle Problem & Data Feeds: External Data & Cryptographic Security Limits - Discusses the Oracle Problem: reliance on external data feeds for DeFi and the limitations of cryptographic security for off-chain data.
[24:43] Aggregating Price Feeds & Market Data: Competition for Oracle Accuracy - Proposes competition among oracle providers within the 100 blocks per second Kaspa framework to improve price feed accuracy and resilience.
[25:50] Research Project with ETH Zurich: Oracle Aggregation & Competition - Mentions ongoing research with ETH Zurich on oracle aggregation and competition mechanisms. Layer 1s Still Matter? Yonatan Sompolinskyi from Kaspa shares thoughts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MugsziO0OYY/mqdefault.jpg)





![10 Years of Crypto Investing: Mining, Altcoins & DeFi Secrets Revealed at AusCryptoCon
Learn William Wrights holistic crypto investing strategy in this keynote presentation at AusCryptoCon.
Will from Miningstore.com.au shares his decade-long journey in the cryptocurrency market, revealing how to combine Bitcoin mining, strategic altcoin investing, DeFi yield farming, and advanced trading for portfolio success. Learn how to navigate market cycles, generate passive income, and maximize your crypto returns with a comprehensive approach.
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Timestamped Chapters:
[0:00] Introduction: Holistic Crypto Investing Strategy at AusCryptoCon - Will from Mining Store & Imperial Wealth introduces the topic: a 10-year journey and holistic approach to crypto investing.
[0:16] Early Days of Crypto Mining: GPU Mining & Humble Beginnings - Journey starts with early GPU mining days, highlighting learning from online communities and early experiences.
[1:24] Mining Store & Imperial Wealth Introduction: Australias Bitcoin Mining Leaders - Introduction to Mining Store as Australias largest Bitcoin mining hosting provider and Imperial Wealth.
[2:11] Evolution of Bitcoin Mining: From GPU Rigs to Scalable Hosting Facilities - The shift from GPU mining to large-scale hosting, showcasing growth and scalability.
[3:09] Early Altcoin Trading & Leverage Learning: Ethereum & XRP Experiences - Early experiences with altcoin trading and initial learning in leverage trading (pre-Imperial Wealth Trading Academy).
[3:33] Diversification into NFTs and DeFi: Expanding the Crypto Strategy - Exploration into NFTs and DeFi yield farming to broaden the holistic investment strategy.
[4:02] The Power of Bitcoin Mining: Stacking Sats & Dollar Cost Averaging Bitcoin - Focus on Bitcoin mining as a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy and dollar-cost averaging tool.
[5:03] Getting Started with Bitcoin Mining: Consultation & Hosting Solutions - Guidance on starting Bitcoin mining with Mining Store, emphasizing consultation and hosted solutions in various locations.
[5:45] Recommended Mining Hardware & Hosting Costs: T21 Miners & Pricing - Recommendation of T21 miners and discussion on hosting costs, advising caution against unrealistically cheap options.
[6:09] Structuring Your Mining Investments: Personal, Business & SMSF - Guidance on structuring mining investments across personal, business, and Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) levels.
[7:00] Altcoin Investing Strategy: Imperial Wealth Trading Academy & Narratives - Introduction to Imperial Wealths Trading Academy and their narrative-based altcoin investment strategy.
[7:44] Successful Altcoin Picks: Solana & Fetch.ai Examples - Highlighting successful altcoin investments like Solana and Fetch.ai, emphasizing early entry.
[8:31] Understanding Bitcoin Halving & Dominance: Timing Market Cycles - Explanation of Bitcoin halving cycles and Bitcoin dominance chart for strategic altcoin investing and capital rotation.
[9:50] The Importance of Profit Taking in Altcoins: Strategic Exits & Risk Management - Emphasis on taking profits in altcoin investments and avoiding holding through market downturns.
[10:49] DeFi Yield Farming: Earning Interest & Airdrops on Your Crypto Portfolio - Introduction to DeFi yield farming as a way to earn interest and airdrops on existing crypto holdings.
[11:51] Advanced Trading with Leverage: Hedging & Portfolio Enhancement Strategy - Discussion on using leverage trading as a hedging and portfolio enhancement tool, not as a primary income source.
[13:19] Summarizing the Holistic Crypto Investment Approach: Mining, Altcoins, DeFi & Trading - Recap of the holistic strategy encompassing Bitcoin mining, altcoin investing, DeFi yield farming, and advanced trading.
[14:53] Client Testimonials: Real-World Experiences with Mining Store & Imperial Wealth - Client testimonials showcasing positive experiences with Mining Store and Imperial Wealth services.
[20:53] Q&A: Risks of DeFi Yield Farming & Platform Security - Addressing audience question about DeFi risks and platform security.
[22:00] Q&A: Selling Bitcoin Miners & Market Timing Opportunities - Addressing audience question about selling Bitcoin miners during market peaks and equipment lifecycle. 10 Years of Crypto Investing: Mining, Altcoins & DeFi Secrets Revealed at AusCryptoCon](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NgUOLeMDAM4/mqdefault.jpg)



