Bitcoin Q&A: Why are Decentralised Networks Resistant? - Inefficiency is the Price of Freedom aantonop 2026-09-23 | Bitcoin Q&A: Why are Decentralised Networks Resistant? - Inefficiency is the Price of Freedom
SALE ANNOUNCEMENT: Path to Self Custody Workshop Bundle Sale Through Jan 2024 aantonop 2024-01-13 | As January is a great time to do a security audit of your bitcoin and other cryptoassets! We'll be releasing some short videos soon from Andreas' January 2024 Q&A for patrons all about Self Custody. Often, when people start really looking at their crypto security, they realize they aren't as far along the path of self custody as they hoped. To help YOU move forward in your self custody journey, we're giving you a discount on our Path to Self Custody Workshop Bundle for the month of January. Use coupon code: selfcustody4me at checkout What is the Path to Self Custody Bundle? It's 2 Workshops + a BONUS Lesson. As you know, moving forward on the path to self custody of cryptoassets requires knowledge of keys, custody options, and security. You’ll get all of that and more with this security knowledge bundle which includes the Custody and Key Management Workshop, the Hands-on Hardware Wallet Demonstration Workshop, and a bonus lesson about Additional Security Measures that is only available in this bundle. If you've wanted to see a demonstration of exactly how to set up, test, wipe, and recover a hardware wallet, this is the workshop for you.NOW through the end of January 2024, you can save $24 off of the regular price of $60 by using coupon code: selfcustody4me at checkout. There's a 14 day money back guarantee, so you have time to check out the content to be sure it's right for you. You'll have access to the materials for the entire year (and probably much longer).SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
The Power of Bitcoin: Decentralized Security Fuels Global Dominance aantonop 2023-12-12 | This short is taken from Introduction to Bitcoin, one of Andreas most popular talks and the first chapter in his best selling book, The Internet of Money Volume One.COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.com/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Future of Currency: Maria Coin and Global Kindergarten Currencies for Social Bonds aantonop 2023-12-08 | This video is a short taken from Introduction to Bitcoin, which has more than 1m views. It's also the first video in the book, The Internet of Money, one of Andreas best selling books!COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.com/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Pinning Attacks on the Bitcoin Network and the Tradeoff Between Censorship and DoS [2023] aantonop 2023-10-20 | In this video, Andreas answers the question "What are Pinning Attacks and Should We Fear Them?" First, he describes what pinning attacks are and why a solution isn't as easy as it might seem. Balancing censorship and denial of service network attacks, Andreas explains these technical issues in his usual clear and easy to understand way.Andreas regularly answers questions on livestreams from his patrons at patreon.com/aantonop Take a look to learn more. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
KISSecurity for Crypto Keys - Dont Lose Your Bitcoin or Ether aantonop 2023-10-15 | Keep It Simple Security or KISS is the topic of this video. Too often we see people losing their crypto because they created security systems that exceeded their technical ability, so Andreas encourages you to keep things simple - seriously! This video is an excerpt from the March 2023 patron Q&A session. If you'd like to participate in the Q&A, then become a patron at patreon.com/aantonop.Thanks for watching!COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
MultiSig is NOT the best option for most people to store their bitcoin [June 2023] aantonop 2023-08-20 | In this video from aantonop's June 2023 Q&A session, Andreas answers the question, "What is the best use case for multisig?" Watch and learn why multisig is no longer the best option for most individuals. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshopsThanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Bitcoin is Intentionally Ignorant of Traditional Monetary Policy [June 2023] aantonop 2023-08-10 | In June 2023, Andreas was asked if Bitcoin is intentionally ignorant of traditional monetary policy. Here's the answer. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
How Chris Lost His Bitcoin & How You Can Avoid Doing The Same - June 2023 aantonop 2023-08-07 | Our friend, Chris, recently lost some bitcoin because they used a non-random seed (accidentally). Watch this video to understand what happened and avoid losing your bitcoin in the same way. FYI - Chris did give us permission to discuss this on the Q&A session and also to share it with the YouTube audience. He is hoping that you won't make the same mistake he did. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshopsThanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
AI + Cryptocurrency + Death = Self Owning Cars? [June 2023] aantonop 2023-06-21 | 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. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Ledger Recover: What The Hell is Happening? With aantonop and lopp. aantonop 2023-05-21 | Recently, Ledger, the hardware wallet company, rolled out a new key recovery service called Ledger Recover. The community has a lot of questions about this service and has been asking Andreas for his take on the situation. In this livestream, Andreas and Jameson Lopp discussed the issue. As a reminder, all of these statements are opinion only based upon current knowledge.Follow Jameson at youtube.com/@JamesonLoppWhile Andreas has moved his monthly Q&A's to informal, patron-only sessions, this topic has had such broad impact and he's been asked so many times to weigh in that he's agreed to do a topic focused livestream on YouTube for everyone. If you'd like to learn more about Andreas current work, visit his patreon at patreon.com/aantonop Here's the usual description:Looking for an entertaining, trustworthy, unbiased opinion on bitcoin and open blockchains? This is it. During this livestream Andreas will answer questions about bitcoin and open blockchains, like Ethereum and the lightning network. Andreas never talks investment but if you want to learn about the technology then don't miss this event.BECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinQ&A
Your Crypto Safehouse: Why Your Bitcoin Isnt Lost if Your Hardware Wallet Breaks aantonop 2023-05-18 | Ever wondered if your hardware wallet has an expiration date like your favorite craft beer? Well, prepare for some surprising revelations! In this video, Andreas unravels the misconceptions around hardware wallets and their lifespan. The secret lies in the seed phrases - join us to find out more! This video is an excerpt from Andreas' monthly Q&A session where he answers questions about bitcoin, open blockchains, crypto security, inheritance, and the news of the day. These questions are posted from people on patreon. If you'd like to learn more about becoming a patron visit patreon.com/aantonopCOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
CBDCs: the ULTIMATE Means of Financial Control with Surveillance as a Feature aantonop 2023-05-11 | This short video was taken from Andreas' April 2023 Q&A for patrons, in response to a question about the effects of CBDCs on privacy and the freedoms promised by open finance tools, like bitcoin. Video summary: Today, we're stepping into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, CBDCs are centrally controlled, and they come with strings attached. They will be used to implement anti-money laundering controls. But these controls aren't about stopping big players from making controversial purchases - they're more likely to prevent everyday folks like us from buying Bitcoin.But CBDCs are more than just digital money. They're an integrated system of command, control, and surveillance. Money has traditionally been seen as a means of exchange, a store of value, and a unit of account, but with CBDCs, we see the emergence of a fourth aspect - money as a means of control. This shift could have significant implications, marking a kind of 'Nirvana' or dystopian end, depending on how you see it, in the evolution of money.If you'd like to learn more about this topic, take a look at a longer talk from Andreas entitled: Money as a System of Control: youtu.be/FyK4P7ZdOK8 This talk is featured in The Internet of Money volume 3, which can be purchased in multiple languages in paperback, ebook, or audiobook: aantonop.comIf you'd like to support this work, we invite you to join us at patreon.com/aantonop COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Decoding Bitcoin: Why Mempools Are More Important Than You Think - Bitcoin Q&A aantonop 2023-04-22 | This Q&A is an excerpt from an answer Andreas gave during the March 2023 Q&A session for patrons. The question was related to the large reorg that happened during Bitcoin's early days and specifically what happened to the transactions that weren't actually confirmed. During the answer, it became clear that people needed clarification as to what "the" mem pool actually is and what it's not. Hint: there is no "the" mem pool. If you want to join the Q&A sessions, simply become a patron at patreon.com/aantonopVideo description: Welcome back to our deep dive into the world of bitcoin. Today, we're spotlighting 'mempools', an often overlooked but crucial part of every blockchain node. Mempools are, in essence, a waiting area for unconfirmed transactions. They're used by both miners, who are looking for transactions to include in the next block, and wallets that need to keep tabs on unconfirmed payments and pending transactions.And here's where it gets interesting - even though each node has its own mempool, they're almost identical, with over 99.99% of the transactions being the same across different mempools. This high degree of synchronicity is what makes the blockchain system work. Even in the case of a rollback, where blocks are discarded, nodes can quickly repopulate their mempools either from their own backlog or from other nodes, ensuring that no transaction gets lost in the shuffle.So if you're into #BlockchainTechnology, #CryptocurrencyMining, or just want to know #HowBitcoinWorks, keep watching our videos to get the lowdown on these important topics. Remember to subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest content! #BitcoinExplained #Mempools #DecentralizationThanks for watching!COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Fake NFT Sales - Known Scam - Dont Get Fooled aantonop 2023-04-11 | This video is an excerpt from the patron-only March 2023 Q&A session where various patrons asked about NFTs, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and much more. In this section, Andreas discusses the well-known scam where an NFT owner will churn demand by purchasing their own tokens in an effort to create the illusion of demand. Don't fall victim to this scam.COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Attacks on Bitcoin? Dont Worry; Bitcoin is Unstoppable! (But that doesnt mean well do nothing) aantonop 2023-04-01 | aantonop's patron Zeycus asks, "When Bitcoin is under attack, some people just say "Don't worry, Bitcoin is unstoppable". I see their point, but could this inaction be dangerous in the end?"This Q&A is an excerpt from the March 2023 patron-only Q&A session. During these events, patrons can choose to interact by video, audio only, chat, or not at all. Questions are asked before the event and everyone (patrons) gets to vote on them beforehand. LEARN more about becoming a patron at patreon.com/aantonopA GIANT THANK YOU to cryptoconsortium.org / CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), for providing video production for this video. C4 is a non profit where Andreas serves on the board. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Bitcoin and Open Blockchain Livestream Q&A with Andreas M. Antonopoulos - May 2022 aantonop 2022-06-05 | Looking for an entertaining, trustworthy, unbiased opinion on bitcoin and open blockchains? This is it. During this livestream Andreas will answer questions about bitcoin and open blockchains, like Ethereum and the lightning network. Andreas never talks investment but if you want to learn about the technology then don't miss this event.BECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinQ&A
BIP119, EU regulatory attack, El Salvador, and much more in Q&A with aantonop (April 2022) aantonop 2022-04-24 | Well this one is a doozy. It starts with the BIP119 controversy, it's got a couple of rants including one about the EU's latest regulatory attack on wallets and another about El Salvador. There are questions about hardware wallets, security, and so much more. Enjoy this livestream from April 24, 2022. As a reminder, these are Andreas' current opinions, which are always subject to change given new compelling evidence. Watch and learn, ad-free, thanks to patrons and youtube members. Chapters00:00:00 Start of livestream00:00:34 Welcome and heads-up of upcoming longer answer00:01:40 Details about Andreas' Beard00:02:00 There is huge discussion and push for BIP 119 on Twitter at the moment. Can you pls explain the BIP, would it need a soft fork to be activated and is it ready?00:38:02 Wrap-up from long answer, going up against the consensus dragon00:40:20 Youtube Subscriber info and 300,000+ subscriber milestone reached00:42:00 Thank you to Patreons00:44:58 I would like you to rant about the EU's latest regulatory attack on non-custodial wallets and anonymous transactions, please. [Burnhard]00:48:35 In your excellent "Path to Self Custody" workshop, re: multi-sig, you say to save the seedphrase in a separate location from our devices. Other reputable sources say re: multisig to store your key with the device from which it came. Hmm? [Lucia aka DancingCrypto] 00:55:36 Hello Andreas! Considering there are several difficulties for regular people to use a hardware wallet, what solution do you imagine in a global adoption scenario? [Hernan Gomez]00:58:28 What is the business model or economic incentive of open source non custodial Bitcoin wallets? Do they make money at all? who covers the costs of spent resources to develop/maintain them?1:01:24 I don't get it. You can use Coinswap or Joinmarket to break the link of your coins to their past. But aren't you just swapping your coins' past with that of a random guy's coins? Who is to say your new coins are not even more "tainted"? [zeycus]1:05:03 I think submarine swaps are the magic bullet for privacy. Please demonstrate why this is wrong (or right) and why do so many intelligent people look at Bitcoin and see it so differently? [Jimmy Tune]1:10:29 What's new at aantonop.com, Patreon and more1:11:46 Do modified derivation paths provide any addtional layer of privacy or security for a Bitcoin user? What is actually happening when a wallet is asked to sign a transaction with keys that live on a branch such as m45/0/1 instead of m45/0/0?1:17:44 Nayib Bukele is an increasingly authoritarian leader who, amongst other things, recently had journalists spied on using NSO's Pegasus spyware. Does it worry you that parts of the Bitcoin community glorify and heroize him that much? [Burnhard]1:25:06 Upcoming events - Next Livestream June 5th Special thanks to Yes2Crypto for providing the timestamps for this livestream. Consensus and Forkology Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPQwGV1aLnTvgdxHfhgEYhyX10YTxQS-MBECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 all published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinQ&A
Bitcoin and Open Blockchain Livestream Q&A with Andreas M. Antonopoulos - March 2022 aantonop 2022-03-27 | 00:00:00 Introductory video and countdown00:03:10 Welcome and start of stream (with audio issues)00:05:00 Audio issues fixed! Start of stream again.00:06:45 I am interested in multisig wallets but communicating instructions to my heirs how to restore that without compromising my security seems 10x more complicated than a basic passphrase wallet & seedphrase. Can you talk about DIY multisig [Ace]00:11:20 How do hardware wallet random number generators work? How can we trust that a future backdoor won't be found that allows a hacker to predict seed phrases created by that secure element and then steal coins? Is there a guarantee that wallet devs can't read & store the seed while I make the backup? [Ace]00:18:45 Checking in with the chat00:19:26 Technical difficulties and addressing things00:20.55 Andreas is back and not in "mom's basement"00:22:41 I just read that Coinbase has cut off 25K Russian Wallets over allegations they're engaged In "suspicious and illicit activity." Maybe soon they'll start on other "sanctioned individuals." How do we live without the exchanges?00:30:55 Now that Wasabi started to work with regulators and engage a chain analysis company - what are the easy to use tools that we can use to protect our privacy while using Bitcoin? Samourai wallet? [Anita]00:37:41 Can you explain what WEB3 is in simple terms?00:43:18 Thank you to our sponsors - Patreon00:48:18 Can you explain what DAO is? Or what it means? Many coins have it in their name now, and it also seems to have a meaning that I can’t quite grasp. I’m not understanding how it’s being used in relation to cryptocurrency.00:52:49 What is Merged Mining? What are possible applications? [Giovanni]00:54:47 Could a Certificate of Deposit system ever work in crypto?00:57:41 Can you fly a chopper? [Amsterdam Holland]00:59:14 Could you merge mine ethereum classic and bitcoin or do they have to be the same algorithm [Mike Brown]00:59:55 How private are Lightning network channels that remain open indefinitely? Can Chainanalysis get any access? What role could URLs play in compromising privacy? [CryptoLiberty]01:04:42 what are the best metrics to gauge increase in user adoption of btc? is it just the number of recent addresses with small amounts of sats? how do you separate new addresses with small amounts on them from change addresses from wallets01:10:43 Would you recommend your book to absolute Lightning noobs or it's better to first learn the basics and tinker a bit in advance?01:13:27 Could you please explain the difference between interoperability between blockchains with Lightning Network and interoperability with Atomic Swaps? [Amsterdam Holland]01:16:09 Upcoming events and other newsBECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinQ&A
Should You Use Monero for Privacy? aantonop 2022-03-24 | In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas discusses the pros and cons of using Monero vs Bitcoin for privacy. This question is from the November 2021 Livestream Q&A: youtu.be/d-YWbmDstHICOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#Monero #Bitcoin #CryptocurrencyEducation
Will Defi Change the World? aantonop 2022-03-16 | In this Bitcoin and Open Blockchain Q&A, Andreas gives his answer and explains how a currency with RIPCORD properties will change the world.Chapters0:00 Will DeFi change the world?0:24 Why is bitcoin special?1:20 RIPCORD3:59 The other 6.5 billionCOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#Defi #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin
Will There Be More Than 21 Million Bitcoin? aantonop 2022-03-09 | In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas talks about whether or not there will be more than 21 million bitcoin and how the code prevents that from happening.Chapters0:00 Will there be more than 21 million bitcoin?1:32 The 21 million cap is not defined in the code2:15 Progressive reduction in issuance of bitcoinCOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #BitcoinEducation
Mining Bitcoin: Solving the Puzzle aantonop 2022-03-04 | Andreas explains how mining Bitcoin involves hashing, puzzle-solving, and a special number called the nonce. 0:00 What miners do to solve the mining puzzle?0:16 The miners use a hashing algorithm called SHA 256 to produce a hash1:02 The miners takes the block header from the candidate block1:43 There's a special number in there called the nonce2:03 How difficult is it to solve the puzzle?2:33 Summary: What is the miner doing?What is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream? 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?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: 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.SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emojis and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopYou 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 at aantonop.com***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching!#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinMining
Bitcoin and Open Blockchain Livestream Q&A with Andreas M. Antonopoulos - February 2022 aantonop 2022-02-27 | Looking for an entertaining, trustworthy, unbiased opinion on bitcoin and open blockchains? This is it. During this livestream Andreas will answer questions about bitcoin and open blockchains, like Ethereum and the lightning network. Andreas never talks investment but if you want to learn about the technology then don't miss this event.BECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinQ&A
The Ups and Downs of Crypto Loans (Speaking Of Bitcoin Episode 496) aantonop 2022-02-17 | On this episode of "Speaking of Bitcoin", join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan for a discussion about loans in the world of crypto.HODL. It's crypto-land philosophy for not selling your preferred token even when things look their most bleak. But where philosophy intersects with real-world concerns like shelter, food and the niceties of life, tactics have emerged offering both opportunities and risks. From smart contracts to bitcoin collateralized mortgages, the hosts discuss their experiences with loans in the world of crypto.CreditsToday’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Adam B. Levine and music by Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art is a picture provided by The New York Public Library, modified by "Speaking of Bitcoin."Any questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
Bitcoin Q&A - How can I be sure my hardware wallet has deleted my mnemonic phrase? aantonop 2022-02-17 | In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas explains how to be sure your hardware wallet has actually deleted your mnemonic phrase. 00:00 - Does deleting a mnemonic phrase from a hardware wallet make it impossible to recover?00:18 - In most cases, deleting means permanant deletion00:47 - If it's a lot of money, it's safer to destroy the walletWhat is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream? 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?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: 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.SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emojis and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopYou 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 at aantonop.com***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching!#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #HardwareWallet
A Brief Look at Bitcoin Maximalism (Speaking Of Bitcoin Episode 497) aantonop 2022-02-14 | On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan for a discussion about the origins and evolution of Bitcoin maximalism.Bitcoin maximalists – the self-described pro-Bitcoin, anti-altcoin faithful – have been around for longer than most modern crypto projects. The term was coined by Vitalik Buterin prior to Ethereum's release. Buterin intended the term to be a direct criticism of individuals with an unwavering view that Bitcoin was the only true option for cryptographic token use-cases.In this episode as we explore the phenomenon's' motivation and roots, we also draw from Speaking of Bitcoin's extensive library. It features the very first recorded explanation of why there should only be one cryptocurrency and why should be bitcoin as explained by Hashcash inventor and bitcoin developer Adam Back . That clip is excerpted from episode 77 Mindtomatter – E77-the-adam-back-interview (December 2013) before Adam became personally involved. It's a fascinating journey and one you won't want to miss.CreditsToday’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Jonas and Adam B. Levine. Music for this episode was provided by Jared Rubens and Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art was created by Adam B. Levine/pixelmind.aiAny questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
Bitcoin Price Obsession- ReImagined aantonop 2022-02-11 | Andreas talks about Bitcoin price obsession and how to respond to people who are focused on price. This question was answered in the August 2021 Livestream Q&A. youtu.be/aaPAfKUPMrA Chapters0:00 Why is everyone so obsessed with the price of Bitcoin?0:47 My goal is to educate1:32 For some people, price matters2:20 Focus on your own learningWhat is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream? 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?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: 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.COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #BitcoinPrice
Privacy is a Human Right - Bitcoin Q&A aantonop 2022-02-08 | In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas M. Antonopoulos talks about how privacy is a human right and is the fountainhead for all other human rights. Without financial privacy, we don’t have human rights. 0:00 Privacy is a human right0:22 Without financial privacy, you don't have political rights1:11 We should not incentivize people to make their private financial infomation public2:04 Justice is the fundamental requirement for peaceWhat is a Monthly Q&A Community Builder Livestream? 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?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: 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.SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emojis and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopYou 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 at aantonop.com***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching!#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #Privacy
Bitcoin Security and a Rogue Power Plant (SOB Episode 494) aantonop 2022-02-04 | Bitcoin's energy usage has long been controversial but this time it's not what you'd expect, a story about a rogue power plant kicks off a wide ranging discussion between the hosts, touching on key issues like game theory, network security and more.Links from this Speaking of Bitcoin episode:vice.com/en/article/bvz93q/bitcoin-miner-facing-dollar56m-fine-for-starting-rogue-power-plantbitcoin.sipa.becoindesk.com/businessHosts: Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Adam B. Levine, Jonathan Mohan, Dr. Stephanie Murphy Any questions or comments? Send an email to adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
Can Stablecoins Survive? (SOB Episode 492) aantonop 2022-02-01 | Join hosts Adam B. Levine and Stephanie Murphy along with special guest Josh Scigala, CEO of Vaultoro, for a wide-ranging exploration of the growing asset class of "Stablecoins."On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin we discuss:The possibility of central banks or regulators banning private 1:1 stablecoins.The challenges faced by early, decentralized, overcollateralized stablecoins.How negative interest rates will drive 1:1 stablecoins into fractional reserve.The potential weaponization of unlimited money printing to take control of limited resources.The scenario where governments freeze bank accounts connected to 1:1 backed coins in an attempt to destroy the wider crypto economy.The Potential for mismanagement of funds by 1:1 companies and threat of a Lehman brothers 2.0The shrinking but still dangerous dearth of transparency within the biggest stablecoin balance sheetsWhy regulators can't seem to keep up with real solutionsWhy Josh believes decentralised stablecoins present a better set of tradeoffs.Have any questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.showEditing by Adam B. Levine and music by Gurtybeats.com.Our episode art was created by Adam B. Levine using pixelmind.ai
IMF and Bitcoin, the Metaverse, Cold Storage, Crypto Taxes & More: aantonop Q&A January 2022 aantonop 2022-01-30 | In this livestream, Andreas talks about the IMF and El Salvador, the IMF and Bitcoin, and what it means for a country to adopt bitcoin as national currency. He also answers questions about the metaverse, no not the facebook one, cryptocurrency cold storage and so much more. Chapters0:00:00 Beginning of stream0:02:04 Beginning of sound0:04:13 Three related questions together:Do you believe using BTC as a national currency is a good thing? If so, what are some reasons that countries should make the switch? [walter]What are the implication of Bitcoin as legal tender. What can the IMF do or say about it? [Becker]What do you think of the IMF telling El Salvador to remove bitcoin as legal tender?0:11:26 What do you think about the relationship between blockchain technology and the metaverse? Is this something forced and overhyped, or is this actually a practical solution to social and financial issues? [Walter]0:15:39 I heard that your YouTube channel got hacked, alongside many other crypto YouTubers. Do you believe this is an inside job? Is such an inside job likely or realistic at a crypto exchange?0:19:48 In general tax on crypto gains are based on gain/loss between value at purchase date and value at sale date. When I take some BTC out of my cold wallet to sell it, how do I know what specific BTC from my previous purchases am I selling now? [Crytocat]0:23:30 Is there any truth to the argument that bitcoin will have more than 21 million coins. The claim is the security model breaks when there are only transaction fees. What are your thoughts on this?0:29:46 Cold storage is always air-gapped in my mind. My friend believes you can produce a hot wallet and turn it cold. Thinking "Cold"/"Hot" relates to being online or offline at a particular time, not a past or future condition. Your thoughts? [TheVoice]0:33:45 I calculate it on excel. 21 million is approximate. if the block is created strictly every 10 minutes, even after 500 years there will be only 21,024,000 bitcoin [SinisterCr03]0:34:52 Thank you to supporters0:36:56 AOPP Address Ownership Proof Protocol is highly discussed right now. I think it's an glass half full/empty argument. Both sides have valid arguments. Can you explain AOPP in detail? Especially what is sent and recieved? [Becker]0:46:34 Moxie recently wrote an article saying web3 is not decentralised because people don't want to run servers and everyone makes api calls to the same servers such as opensea do you agree? do you think web3 will be more decentralised than web2? [the swiss road to crypto]0:52:40 Book, video info about spanish0:54:29 Andreas, we miss your talks! I've been watching the old ones again and again and you always give new insights every time. [Giovanni]0:57:09 Do you think that Decentralized Exchanges are a threat to Centralized ones? Is it possible to handle the same volume and get similar slippage as to the lost value in an order book spread? Is one format better than the other for high volume? [Mikheil]1:00:59 Wrapping up, thank you, upcoming events BECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com
First Practices Aren’t Best Practices (SOB Episode 495) aantonop 2022-01-29 | On this episode of Speaking of Bitcoin, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Jonathan Mohan for a discussion about crypto cycles and consequences.As 2022 kicks into gear many of us are wondering what's in store for bitcoin and the broader crypto markets. Our lives, although our own, are driven by cycles which are often outside of our control. These cycles create the environment in which we each try to find happiness and success. But we can't see the cycles, at least not until they've come to pass and so we can't tell if this time is different until it's too late.Credits:Today’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Jonas, with music by Gurtybeats.com and Jared Rubens. Our episode art was created by Adam B. Levine with Pixelmind.aiAny questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
The Jokes Wear Thin as Inflation Becomes Normal (SOB Episode 491) (Re-release) aantonop 2022-01-27 | “We’re in the upside-down world. The time value of money is negative. Debts are assets and revenue streams are liabilities.” Join hosts Adam B. Levine, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Andreas M. Antonopoulos for a wide-ranging conversation about the current realities of inflation. They discuss the challenge inflation presents to policymakers, the growing likelihood of major disruption and what you can do to prepare. This conversation took place in December 2021. CreditsToday’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Jonas. Music for this episode was provided by Jared Rubens and Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art is a CC0 public domain photograph taken of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons, modified by Speaking Of Bitcoin using Pixelmind.aiAny questions or comments? Send an email to adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
The Endowment Effect, HODLing and the Impossible Self Appraisal (SOB Episode 493) aantonop 2022-01-19 | This time on Dare to Be Stupid, which is a correspondent series distributed as part of the Speaking of Bitcoin podcast, correspondent George Frankly shares another surprising look at glitches in human behavior and what we can learn from them.In this episode we explore the endowment effect, the phenomenon of collectible cryptocurrency wallets and more.This episode was written, edited and performed by George Frankly with additional production assistance from Adam B. Levine. Music for this episode was provided by Gurty Beats and Jared Rubens. Art for this episode was created by Adam B. Levine/Pixelmind.ai
Balancing the “Spice Level” of Risk and Reward With Bitcoin, Ether, and Altcoins aantonop 2022-01-11 | Help me help my people! How do you recommend interacting with friends/acquaintances who are newer to crypto and who are chasing gains in altcoins while being hesitant to Bitcoin? Thoughts on long term success of Bitcoin vs. altcoins? Andreas compares investment risk to adding spice to your stew. How spicy do YOU want your stew?Chapters0:00 How do you recommend interacting with friends/acquaintances who are newer to crypto and who are chasing gains in altcoins while being hesitant to Bitcoin? Thoughts on long term success of Bitcoin vs. altcoins?2:02 The interest does not come from any name or price3:20 How are you balancing risk and reward?COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
ReMastering The Lion & the Shark: Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Divergent Evolution in Cryptocurrency aantonop 2022-01-07 | Are Ethereum and Bitcoin competing with each other? Learn why Ethereum and Bitcoin are both the apex predators of their own environments in this video from our ReMastering series.The original version of this talk took place on September 18th 2016 at the Silicon Valley Ethereum meetup in Mountain View, California: meetup.com/EthereumSiliconValley/events/233988744COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#Bitcoin #CryptocurrencyEducation #Ethereum
Should I Update the Firmware on My Hardware Wallet? Cryptocurrency Security Explained aantonop 2022-01-04 | Your private key doesn't leave a hardware wallet, so why do you need to update the firmware? In this video, Andreas explains how firmware updates improve security.Chapters0:00 The private key never leaves the hardware wallet. Why does it matter to update the device for security and safety?0:21 The reason why you need a firmware update on your hardware wallet is because from time to time vulnerabilities are discovered.01:51 Firmware updates is mostly to improve security.COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWC...JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWC...BECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andrea...E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasMAnto...Instagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aant...Twitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
For the Last Time, Stop Using Paper Wallets! aantonop 2021-12-29 | Paper wallets are where you record a private key and corresponding bitcoin address as QR codes that are printed onto a piece of paper. They were very popular in the early days of bitcoin, when mnemonic phrases didn't exist. Stop using them. Learn why in this video. Chapters0:00 Paper wallets is not simply things that you record on paper0:34 Single key paper wallets0:59 Paper wallets was extremely popular back then1:41 It's not okay anymore to use paper wallets5:53 What is the best way to get funds out of a paper wallet and move it to a hardware wallet?COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
Where Can You Find Jobs That Pay in Bitcoin? aantonop 2021-12-15 | If you're a freelancer who loves crypto, why not find work that pays you bitcoin? Where can you find these jobs? There are a number of crypto job boards out there, but they come with some risks. Andreas walks through the benefits and pitfalls in this video.0:00 Do you know any recommended platforms, communities, etc., where people like me can offer our services and get paid in BTC?0:18 There's are a bunch of services where you can find jobs but you have to be extremely careful, they are full of scams.1:18 There are also some platforms where you can do serious work - Gitcoin2:59 There are a lot of software testing jobs out there and it's not just about Ethereum, there's a broad variety.Gitcoin: gitcoin.coRelated Videos:The Most Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange: Earn It - youtu.be/cFWcaoQIWvMGetting paid in Bitcoin: How Can I Make It Easy for My Employer to Pay Me in Bitcoin? - youtu.be/8yuwvKbKsRYThis video is from the How to Earn and Sell for Crypto bonus livestream which took place on Jun 13, 2020.Learn more about becoming a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonop Join the YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/join *** Socials, Books, & More *** Website: aantonop.com Twitter: twitter.com/aantonop Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInsta: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopAmazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8Music: "Unbounded" by Orfan (twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications. Thanks for watching!
Bitcoin security, NFTs, El Salvadors Volcano Bond, and more! - December 2021 Q&A aantonop 2021-12-12 | 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 Stream00:47 Start of Sound2:36 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 channel20:40 Before signing a transaction, how paranoid should I be about checking every single character in the address?26:01 Updates and Thank You29:54 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 Storm48:45 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 specialization1:00:34 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 UpBECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#Bitcoin #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency
What is DeFi? What Does Decentralized Finance Actually Mean? aantonop 2021-12-09 | In order to understand decentralized finance, first we need to understand finance. Andreas explains both in this video.0:00 How do you define decentralized finance?0:26 What is finance?1:22 Change or Yield4:08 Finance itself is somewhat decentralised5:42 These problems can be solved with cryptocurrenciesCOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!#DeFi #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoEducation
Checking in on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (Episode 490) SOB aantonop 2021-12-06 | The Lightning Network is arguably the most anticipated scaling solution for Bitcoin to date. Why isn’t everyone using it?“Speaking of Bitcoin” hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Stephanie Murphy are joined by Rene Pickhardt, Bitcoin and Lightning Network Developer. The four lead a conversation on the still in development yet rapidly growing Lightning Network. It’s a second-layer network that enables fast, secure, private and inexpensive payments that don’t make sense to store on bitcoin’s base layer. But while that might sound ideal, it’s not simple in practice. A scrappy community of companies and developers have been pushing the tech consistently forward as the number of hard problems still to solve ticks down.Even as early as we are, Lightning has proven to be a radical improvement on the user experience of bitcoin. On the bitcoin network, fees vary but typically range from $1–5 and complete with confirmation in an average of ten minutes. With Lightning, fees and transaction times drop dramatically: the transaction fees are generally 1/100th or 1/10th of a penny and take just seconds.If the improvements of Lightning are clear, why isn’t everyone using it today? Listen to hear more about the challenges and solutions coming to this rapidly-evolving aspect of bitcoin.Album art created using AI by Adam Levine/Pixelmind.aiAffiliate link to review and purchase Mastering the Lightning Network: aantonop.io/masteringlightning
Big Gaming Signals NFTS Are Closer to Mainstream aantonop 2021-11-29 | With NFTs continuing their rapid advance into mainstream cultural awareness, how much is FOMO (fear of missing out) and how much is real? This time Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine discuss the evolving battle lines in the nascent world of triple-A gaming NFTs and whether these early announcements are a signal or just noise.Later, the hosts explore the still-to-come moment when the behemoths of game publishing select which blockchain or blockchains will be their native NFT layer. Are we in for a repeat of the corporate adoption story? Or will big-budget games become a new differentiating factor, elevating their chosen partners to de-facto “incumbent” status?Photo by Igor Karimov on Unsplash, modified by Speaking of Bitcoin
Taproot, Mastering Bitcoin, Coinjoin, & More with Andreas Antonopoulos - November 2021 aantonop 2021-11-28 | In this Livestream, Andreas talks about Taproot, Mastering Bitcoin, and Coinjoin. He also talks about Monero, Private Keys, what happens if you lose your mnemonic phrase, and more!Chapters0:00:00 Start of Stream0:06:45 Do you think Bitcoin could become the fuel to make the Tor network more decentralized? I would be happy to pay a few sats to have private communications while financially supporting Tor relays. [Giovanni]0:11:10 Channel update: we just passed 300,000 subscribers on YouTube0:11:41 With taproot, we are getting several upgrades to the Bitcoin protocol, the first after 4 years. Are you planning to update Mastering Bitcoin to include the details? It would be a great excuse to read the whole book again [zeycus]0:15:06 Could you explain how coinjoins work? How many types are there? Is it possible to have a completely decentralized coinjoin? [Giovanni]0:24:48 The next version of Wasabi, with a new Coinjoin, is about to be released. Developers claim amounts mixed will not need to be equal, but that nevertheless transactions are still as hard to trace. How is that possible? [zeycus]0:28:25 Chat comment: "Bitcoin is about store of value; for privacy use Monero" [Ian]0:30:35 Aantonop workshops, bundles, shop, holiday ornaments and more!0:34:40 What the heck is signed with your private key in a bitcoin transaction? [Donald Triumph]0:39:51 What new kinds of signature aggregation are possible now that Taproot is active? [Bitcoin Jesus]0:45:07 What are you most thankful for this year? [Mike]0:46:40 related to 24-word recovery phrases: When I get a 24-word phrase from a hardware wallet and loose it, could I enter them into a software wallet to move them in an emergency? please help explain again the different standards [Michael Schmitz]0:50:20 Thank you to patrons, supporters and amazing staff0:54:04 Are there security risks to consider when running a node? [Walter]0:57:41 If I have app based on 24 words but my phrase has 12 words, do I just put in the first 12 words and leave the rest of the spaces open? [PianoCat]0:58:38 When I make a transaction on chain, I have transaction ID and everyone can go check that it exists in case of a dispute with merchant. How do I prove that the payment happened over the lightning network in case of dispute or support ticket? [pleb]1:00:05 Wrap-up and thank youBECOME a Patreon Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopJOIN this YouTube channel: aantonop.io/youtubeLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop 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 (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. Learn more at aantonop.com#BitcoinEducation #CryptocurrencyEducation #Bitcoin
What is Two-Factor Authentication? aantonop 2021-11-23 | What is 2-factor authentication (2FA) and why is it important? Authentication means proving who you say you are; 2FA means using two distinct characteristics to prove you are who you say you are. Authentication is an important security feature for everyone using computers, and is vital to understand when holding bitcoin, ether, and other cryptocurrencies. If you hold cryptoassets (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, etc), you need to know about multi-factor authentication. Learn more in this Q&A from Andreas M. Antonopoulos. Chapters0:00 What is Two-factor authentication? (2FA)0:24 Multifactor authentication as one of three things. The first possible factor you can have is something you know.1:16 The second factor is something you are.1:53 Biometric factors have advantages/disadvantages.3:12 The final factor is something you have.4:57 No single factor authentication is sufficient on its own.6:09 What if I lose my yubikey?7:45 2FA - Something you know, something you have, and something you are8:33 Hardware base multifactor device - U2F#2FA #CryptoSecurity #MFACOMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too!SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/joinBECOME a Community Builder: patreon.com/aantonopLEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. 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 (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.comFrom 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** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shopPatreon: patreon.com/aantonop Website: aantonop.com Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops***Connect with Andreas on Socials***Facebook: facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulosInstagram: instagram.com/amantonopLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aantonopTwitter: twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!
How Far Weve Come (And How Much Stayed the Same) aantonop 2021-11-21 | Today’s show is from a time before the trillion (or even billion) dollar market cap; Before Vitalik had ever spoken the word Ethereum; Before taproot, segwit, stock-to-flow and the institutional investing thesis. In the early days, Bitcoin was the absolute state of the art and the basis for an entirely new and utterly revolutionary form of technology. In this episode you’ll get a peek at how we discussed it before everything that would happen had happened.Original show notes for episode 14 (6/7/2013): ‘In Search of Goldilocks’Listener mail: “Microtransaction powered social networks”Constance Choi, legal council at payward brings us up to speed on DC, Fincen & TreasuryThe retroactive Bitcoin paywallCounterintuitive: Smaller amounts equal larger transactions?1 Megabyte blocks, good or bad?Who needs banks? Zach Harvey of the Lamassu bitcoin vending machineFull node clients vs. lite clients: Are federated servers the future?
If Facebook Cant Run A Global Currency, Who Could? aantonop 2021-11-15 | A look at global currency, institutional trust, activist monetary policy and all that comes with it.A recent letter addressed to the social media giant from five democratic senators laid it out clearly; There's simply no way Meta (formerly Facebook) will be allowed, much less trusted, to run a supra-national stablecoin. It's a stance many agree with but it brings up a larger and much more controversial question. If one of the biggest, most successful consumer-facing companies in the world can't do it, who could?Join hosts Adam B. Levine, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Andreas M. Antonopoulos for this wide-ranging conversation as they dig into the thorny issues of power, currency, trust and monetary policy.Have any questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.showPrefer the podcast version? Subscribe for free:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets…1463398832?uo=4Direct RSS: anchor.fm/s/b421fd4/podcast/rssSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/2u3oXWilTSFmZ034vQeUGqGoogle: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR…0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzOvercast: overcast.fm/itunes640581455/the…alk-bitcoin-networkStitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-p…s-talk-bitcoin-2Radio Public: radiopublic.com/lets-talk-bitcoin-8jOrdvPocketCasts: pca.st/DU8VPodbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/sj…itcoin%21-PodcastToday’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine, with editing by Adam B. Levine and music by Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art is a photograph by Annie Spratt/Unsplash modified by Speaking of BitcoinAny questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
Why Cryptoization Scares the IMF (Part II) aantonop 2021-11-08 | This is part two (a bonus episode) of last weeks discussion of "cryptoization" and why the IMF is utterly terrified of it going mainstream. This is episode #486.5Watch Part 1 here:youtu.be/fJ4AbIAxzEwJoin hosts Adam B. Levine, Jonathan Mohan and Andreas M. Antonopoulos as they dissect the October global financial stability report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subtitled “COVID-19, Crypto and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions.” An entire chapter of the report is dedicated to destabilization factors crypto poses, at least as identified by the IMF. It even coined a new term, “cryptoization,” to refer to the introduction and/or substitution of crypto in emerging markets.Although worries of supply shocks, supply chain inflation and stagflation fill headlines, the IMF placed crypto in the top three stability concerns. Is the organization gearing up to poise crypto as the scapegoat in case of an oncoming financial crisis?
Why Is the IMF Afraid of Cryptozation? (Part I of II) aantonop 2021-10-31 | SOB #486 Why Is the IMF Afraid of Cryptozation?The IMF has outlined yet another set of concerns it holds about crypto. Is crypto really the problem, or is the IMF just afraid of the things it cannot control?Join hosts Adam B. Levine, Jonathan Mohan and Andreas M. Antonopoulos as they dissect the October global financial stability report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subtitled “COVID-19, Crypto and Climate: Navigating Challenging Transitions.” An entire chapter of the report is dedicated to destabilization factors crypto poses, at least as identified by the IMF. It even coined a new term, “cryptoization,” to refer to the introduction and/or substitution of crypto in emerging markets.Although worries of supply shocks, supply chain inflation and stagflation fill headlines, the IMF placed crypto in the top three stability concerns. Is the organization gearing up to poise crypto as the scapegoat in case of an oncoming financial crisis?Have any questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.showPrefer the podcast version? Subscribe for free:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets…1463398832?uo=4Direct RSS: anchor.fm/s/b421fd4/podcast/rssSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/2u3oXWilTSFmZ034vQeUGqGoogle: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR…0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzOvercast: overcast.fm/itunes640581455/the…alk-bitcoin-networkStitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-p…s-talk-bitcoin-2Radio Public: radiopublic.com/lets-talk-bitcoin-8jOrdvPocketCasts: pca.st/DU8VPodbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/sj…itcoin%21-PodcastToday’s show featured Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine, with music by Gurtybeats.com. Our episode art is a photograph by Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash recreated by Speaking of BitcoinAny questions or comments? Send us an email at adam@speakingofbitcoin.show
The Sure Thing, the Force Multiplier, and the Underdoge aantonop 2021-10-29 | Why did a joke cryptocurrency with zero ambition find massive success, yet a calculated military campaign with plenty of ambition turned into a massive failure? With the right leverage, ten men can fight like one hundred, and one coin can spend like a million.
