CryptoQuikRead_354 – Why Proof of Reserves is Important to Bitcoin [Mauricio Di Bartolomeo]
“Bitcoin is a movement founded on individual monetary sovereignty, transparency and peer-to-peer auditability enabled by a breakthrough in technology. […] The technology to provide auditability and transparency for bitcoin held in custody has been inherent to the protocol from its inception. However, the industry has been slow to incorporate” -Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
Bitcoin, as a new asset class, provides us with one of the most powerful tools for financial security in a custodial context: cryptographic proofs of reserve. We would be foolish to not make use of it. Let us not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Another great piece from Bitcoin Magazine to shine light on a critical issue for a future with sustainable sound money. Don’t miss the short article and Guy’s take to follow! Link to the original below:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/why-proof-of-reserves-is-important-to-bitcoin
A huge thanks to the LTBNetwork. Don’t forget to check out the tons of other great shows on their platform!
Other’s mentioned in the show:
2019 Saw the Most Exchange Hacks Ever:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/2019-saw-most-exchange-attacks-ever-with-hackers-becoming-more-savvy
Nic Carter’s Tweets on PoR
https://twitter.com/nic__carter/status/1229599601440829440?s=20
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CryptoChat_30 – Once BITten, down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole with Daniel Prince
I had an awesome time the other day with Daniel Prince on the new Once BITten Podcast. Diving into some of my own personal history with Bitcoin, what led me here, and the major changes I think we will see in the world over the next couple of decades. This was a really fun conversation and I think you guys will enjoy it. I was Once BITten, & here’s my story.
Don’t forget to check out Daniel’s new podcast, and the episode we mentioned where he spoke with Bruce about the best podcasts in the space, and the always bullish and existential DerGigi!
https://anchor.fm/daniel-prince6/episodes/Forget-The-Oscars—Bitcoinwalking-Steps-Up-To-Award-The-Best-Bitcoin-Podcasts-eaodip
https://anchor.fm/daniel-prince6/episodes/Bitcoin-Is-A-Harsh-Mistress-eapg7e
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CryptoQuikRead_353 – We’re All Default Keynesians Now [Brady Swenson]
“Unless you began your Austrian economic education at birth in some unknown Austrian paradise, on this planet at this particular time in human history, I think we can safely say we’re all Keynesians by default.” – Brady Swenson @citizenbitcoin
Today we read a great little piece on how our economic understandings have become so skewed, why the default has become one of centralized, top down control over money, and how Bitcoin is set to right the world of our economic foundations. We’ve got a fun rant after this one too, so don’t miss it!
Check out the original article and drop some major applause. Don’t forget to follow Brady on Twitter and check out his show as well!
https://medium.com/@citizenbitcoin/were-all-default-keynesians-now-and-how-bitcoin-is-changing-that-886ed2096b76
Get your “Default Keynesian” shirt here:
https://layeronebtc.com/collections/citizen-bitcoin-podcast/products/default-keynesian-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt
Saif’s Beginner’s Guide to Austrian Econ:
https://saifedean.com/2018/07/22/a-beginners-guide-to-austrian-economics/
Stephan Livera’s Intro to Bitcoin Austrian Thought:
https://stephanlivera.com/episode/71/
And the huge collection of works at Gigi’s Bitcoin Resources:
https://bitcoin-resources.com/
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CryptoQuikRead_352 – Paying Yourself for Privacy on Lightning? [Aaron Van Wirdum]
“The Lightning Network is best known for its fast and cheap payments. But the Layer 2 protocol could also offer more privacy than on-chain payments […] the developer thinks that “self-payments” could be an important part of the privacy puzzle.” – Aaron Van Wirdum
Despite its focus on payments and scaling the Bitcoin system, Lightning may have incredible potential for privacy opportunities and improvements. Pseudonymous developer ZmnSCPxj has been detailing and expanding on these concepts in recent months, and who better to lay it all out for us than BitcoinMagazine, and Aaron Van Wirdum? Don’t miss today’s article on a new trick of payment privacy for Lightning…
Paying Yourself? Self-Payments Could Be a Key to Lightning Privacy
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/paying-yourself-self-payments-could-be-a-key-to-lightning-privacy
A big thanks to Bitcoin Magazine and the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network for making this content available!
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CryptoQuikRead_351 – Bitcoin is Not a Pyramid Scheme [Parker Lewis]
“Not everyone understands what a pyramid scheme actually is, what the warning signs may be, or why such schemes always fail […] The distinctions should be glaringly obvious, but because bitcoin is complex and the very idea of money is not well understood, it can easily be confused.” – Parker Lewis
Today we are diving back into the Gradually, Then Suddenly series from Unchained Capital with an excellent breakdown of what Bitcoin is, and what it isn’t. Starting with the both obvious, yet not so obvious truth, that it is certainly not a pyramid scheme! Don’t miss another incredible installments by Parker Lewis.
Original Article and the rest of the series below:
https://unchained-capital.com/blog/bitcoin-is-not-a-pyramid-scheme/
Other great pieces mentioned both in the article, and in the commentary:
• Everyone’s a Scammer:
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_267—Everyones-a-Scammer-Michael-Goldstein-e4ihq8
• Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value:
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_249—Bitcoin-Has-No-Intrinsic-Value—Thats-Great–Conner-Brown-e43bcm
• Use of Knowledge in Society
Part 1 – https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_250—Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-1—F–A–Hayek-e43pfj
Part 2 – https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_251—Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-2—F–A–Hayek-e444k0
• A Story of Booms & Busts
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/GuysTake_18—A-Story-About-Booms–Busts-e4aflh
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CryptoQuikRead_350 – Of Course You Can Own Bitcoins [Bitcoin Rabbi]
Can you really own Bitcoins? Or do you merely have possession of keys that grant a high probability of exclusive control?
A fun short read to close out the week, from the Bitcoin Rabbi on defining what it means to own or possess bitcoin. Check out the original article below on medium and drop some applause, and follow The Bitcoin Rabbi on Twitter!
https://medium.com/@thebitcoinrabbi/of-course-you-can-own-bitcoins-dedcfc0c2e49
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CryptoQuikRead_349 – The Rise of SIM Swapping [David Hollerith]
“For the better part of the last decade, the combination of these two practices has given rise to an increasing number of SIM swap attacks ending in the theft of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.” – David Hollerith
Another piece from BitcoinMagazine.com, this one by author and podcast host David Hollerith, that breaks down the risks and details of SIM swap attacks and how you may be vulnerable to losing your bitcoins, simply by revealing your phone number. Don’t miss this piece detailing out the attack, and listing out the Do’s and Don’ts of Bitcoin security.
Check out the original plus a ton of other great recent articles over at BitocinMagazine.com:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/the-rise-of-sim-swapping-how-and-why-bitcoiners-need-to-protect-themselves
Also recommended is Michael Perklin’s article to go along with this one:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/keep-your-bitcoin-safe-by-making-security-a-habit
I also mentioned Jameson Lopp’s extreme testing of the bitcoin steel wallets, a great read below:
Part 1: https://blog.lopp.net/metal-bitcoin-seed-storage-stress-test/
Part 2: https://blog.lopp.net/metal-bitcoin-seed-storage-stress-test–part-ii-/
And don’t forget to subscribe and share this show with everyone you know in Bitcoin. If you would like to join the Telegram group, become a patron below!
www.patreon.com/thecryptoconomy
Lastly, a big thank you to Dave, Bitcoin Magazine, and the LTBNetwork for the incredible work and spreading the show!
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CryptoQuikRead_348 – All 21M Bitcoin Already Exist [Phil Geiger]
“we have nearly 11 years of empirical evidence that the network itself has been holding and transacting bitcoin, but instead of with private key signatures, it’s in exchange for hashed electricity.” – Phil Geiger
Framing the scarcity of Bitcoin at first seems obvious, but with a closer look, is far more difficult than it would seem. Does the supply actually inflate at all? Does the market price in all future halvings? Do the Bitcoin exist when they are mined, or do they exist today, sold to the miners in exchange for hashes? Phil presents a very interesting perspective and way of framing the supply of Bitcoin, in this great piece from the Unchained Capital Blog.
Check out the original below, and don’t forget to follow Phil on Twitter:
https://unchained-capital.com/blog/all-21-million-bitcoin-already-exist/
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CryptoQuikRead_347 – Strike! By Zap [Jack Mallers]
An exciting development form the extraordinary team over at Zap and the Mallers Fam! The seed of the infrastructure inversion has landed, and its’ called Strike!
Don’t miss the details on this incredible development and join the beta if you want to test out and provide feedback for this product over at strike.zaphq.io. This is a project to keep a very close eye on. Follow @jackmallers on Twitter so you don’t miss the revolution 😉
Drop some hella applause on the article below:
https://medium.com/@JimmyMow/announcing-strike-by-zap-4f578c7c8984
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CryptoQuikRead_346 – The Kindest Cut; Why The 2020 Bitcoin Halving… [Peter C. Earle]
“What’s noteworthy about this point is that, upon this particular halving, Bitcoin “inflating” at a roughly 1.8 percent rate annually will nominally — and by then, quite possibly in real terms — be “inflating” at a rate lower than both the Federal Reserve target of 2 percent per year and current, CPI-based estimates of real U.S. inflation of 1.9 percent annually.” – Peter C Earle
Another great piece from Bitcoin Magazine written by Peter C. Earle, detailing the reasons why this next halving will make Bitcoin a true contender in the world of monetary policy. In a very short span, Bitcoin will become the most scarce & strictly defined financial asset on Earth… are you ready?
Check out the original article and follow Peter at the links below:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/the-kindest-cut-why-the-2020-bitcoin-halvening-is-the-most-important-yet
https://twitter.com/L1KNB
Other episodes & links to dive deeper into the discussion from the show:
• Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary [Conner Brown]
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_314—Stop-Calling-Bitcoin-Deflationary-Conner-Brown-e8p1o3
• Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money [Parker Lewis]
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_345—Bitcoin-Obsoletes-All-Other-Money–Parker-Lewis-eahce1
• Efficient Markets & Bitcoin’s Stock-to-Flow [PlanB]
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_344—Efficient-Markets–Bitcoins-Stock-to-Flow-PlanB-eaco0i
• Guy’s Take 26 – The Halving Is Not Priced In
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/GuysTake_026—The-Halving-is-Not-Priced-in–Heres-Why-eagkrd
• Article – The Illusions of Hedonics [Antony P. Mueller]
https://mises.org/library/illusions-hedonics
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CryptoQuikRead_345 – Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money [Parker Lewis]
“Money is an intersubjective problem, and a choice to opt into one monetary medium is an explicit opt out of the other, which in turn causes one network to gain value (and utility) at the direct expense of another.” – Parker Lewis
Skipping around a little bit in the “Gradually, Then Suddenly” series, we read the most recent (#12) published on the Unchained Capital Blog. No, Bitcoin isn’t a startup. No, there will not be many currencies. No, you can’t create an alternative that doesn’t compete with Bitcoin’s monetary properties. The very problem of money is one of intersubjectivity, which can only be solved through convergence on a single monetary medium. Bitcoin.
Listen to this excellent installment from Parker Lewis and the Unchained Team. “Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money.”
https://unchained-capital.com/blog/bitcoin-obsoletes-all-other-money/
To check out the rest of the audio collection for the Unchained Blog, check out the site:
https://thecryptoconomy.com/collections-new/
Also mentioned on the show was Nick Szabo’s excellent piece, “Money, Blockchains, & Social Scalability.”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_066—Money–Blockchains–and-Social-Scalability-e2ndsj
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GuysTake_026 – The Halving is Not Priced in, Here’s Why
As a follow up to Nic Carter’s excellent breakdown of the efficient market hypothesis, and PlanB’s piece addressing the market’s evaluation of the risks in Bitcoin, I go through the reasons I feel the market both is very unwilling and unconfident about the consequences of the halving, and therefore sees it not as “known information,” but more a blind gamble.
For diving deeper into the many topics and works that I brought up, here are the links of all those I remembered:
• Nic Carter’s “Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_343—Introduction-to-the-Efficient-Market-Hypothesis-for-Bitcoiners-Nic-Carter-eac03b
• PlanB’s “Efficient Markets and Bitcoin’s Stock-to-Flow”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_344—Efficient-Markets–Bitcoins-Stock-to-Flow-PlanB-eaco0i
• Hayek’s “Use of Knowledge in Society” [Part 1 & 2]
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_250—Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-1—F–A–Hayek-e43pfj
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_251—Use-of-Knowledge-in-Society-Part-2—F–A–Hayek-e444k0
• Parker Lewis’s “Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_335—Bitcoin-is-Not-Backed-by-Nothing-Parker-Lewis-e9v1rs
• Hoppe’s “Yield From Money Held Reconsidered”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_122—The-Yield-From-Money-Held-Reconsidered-e2ndqn
• Conner Brown’s “Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value, & That’s Great!”
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_249—Bitcoin-Has-No-Intrinsic-Value—Thats-Great–Conner-Brown-e43bcm
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