Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 46 minutes ago
What's up with your YouTube emoji of a rat under the bitcoin symbol? What does it mean? Where does it come from? Watch this short video to get the answers and learn how to use the analogy for yourself next time you're talking bankers and bitcoin.
0:00 Lucia asks, What's up with the emoji of the rat under the BTC symbol?
0:23 Bubble Boy & The Sewer Rat Talk
0:59 Bitcoin is secure not because it is protected, like bubble boy, but because it's exposed like the sewer rat
1:20 Bitcoin is the sewer rat
1:40 Others say the banking system is a rat and bitcoin is the rat poison
2:02 The emoji plays both ways
This question is from the October Monthly Q&A, which took place on October 24, 2020. Watch the entire video here: youtu.be/maS5xUMZo7E. If you want to ask questions early (before the live event), become a Community Builder on Patreon: patreon.com/aantonop. Patrons get early access to ask questions, view talks, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.
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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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What's up with your YouTube emoji of a rat under the bitcoin symbol? What does it mean? Where does it come from? Watch this short video to get the answers and learn how to use the analogy for yourself next time you're talking bankers and bitcoin.
0:00 Lucia asks, What's up with the emoji of the rat under the BTC symbol?
0:23 Bubble Boy & The Sewer Rat Talk
0:59 Bitcoin is secure not because it is protected, like bubble boy, but because it's exposed like the sewer rat
1:20 Bitcoin is the sewer rat
1:40 Others say the banking system is a rat and bitcoin is the rat poison
2:02 The emoji plays both ways
This question is from the October Monthly Q&A, which took place on October 24, 2020. Watch the entire video here: youtu.be/maS5xUMZo7E. If you want to ask questions early (before the live event), become a Community Builder on Patreon: patreon.com/aantonop. Patrons get early access to ask questions, view talks, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.
Related Videos
Bitcoin Security: Bubble Boy and the Sewer Rat - youtu.be/810aKcfM__Q
Bitcoin Security: Security Livestream Event - youtu.be/P7IuPA26GGc
SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: aantonop.io/youtube
JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emojis and other perks: aantonop.io/youtube
BECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonop
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 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.
***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!
