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TAB Conference: Supporting Bitcoin Development In Person

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Discussing the Atlanta Bitcoin Conference, TabConf 2021, and in-person Bitcoin development events with its organizers.

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The 2021 TabConf, aka the Atlanta Bitcoin Conference, is fast approaching and the entire team at Bitcoin Magazine is rife with anticipation for this exciting annual event.

Running from November 4 to 6, 2021, we’re feeling the hype and feeding the excitement by having a conversation with Michael Tidwell and Stephen DeLorme, two of the brains behind this initiative, to get into the nitty-gritty about what this conference means for Bitcoin.

“It’s an easy event to put together, because it’s not about the glitz and the glam,” DeLorme said. “It doesn’t need to be a big showy event. You just need to have good topics to discuss.”

Bringing their distinct experiences and a passion to educate and engage, we covered everything from the history of the conference, how inclusivity and social responsibility play a key part and philosophies that underpin their work. Tune in to hear about the inspiring people and villages that will be participating in this year’s event, plus about the evolution of the community over the last two years. Love conferences? Love Bitcoin? You’ll definitely want to hear the thoughts and resources that Tidwell and DeLorme brought to our audience in this episode.

“There is something that TABConf for everyone,” said DeLorme. “We want to make this the most available conference for education on the technical side.”

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Divergent Progress In The Physical And Digital Worlds

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Discussing how erroneous economic systems can be repaired with Bitcoin.

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It is hard to argue with the assertion that Silicon Valley and the tech world are the spaces that are driving growth in the contemporary world. But why exactly is that?

In this episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” we were joined by Rob Hamilton, who published “Why Has The Physical World Not Progressed Like The Digital?” in Bitcoin Magazine recently, and we used this opportunity to unpack his piece.

“I think as Bitcoiners, the answer is, we have to build our own institutions,” Hamilton said.

As Hamilton shared his thoughts around how erroneous economic systems can be repaired with Bitcoin, he addressed damages caused by the short-sightedness of the business world. In our current fiat system, operators and large businesses are rewarded, causing us to be short-sighted in the wake of misaligned incentives.

“If the interest rate is higher, you are going to be rewarded today for holding into the future, and also the higher the interest rate, the more punished you will be for capital misallocation, because that is your opportunity cost of money,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton shared information about the blockchain online, offering massively-insightful and thought-provoking ideas for our listeners. Tune in to hear about the important role of institutions, where they go wrong, and the looming replacement of many of the current institutions and systems as we know them. 

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Building Institutional-Grade Products For Bitcoin’s Adoption

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Philippe Bekhazi of XBTO Group discusses building a large, diversified Bitcoin company.

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Philippe Bekhazi has combined his areas of expertise, finance and technology, to create XBTO Group, one of the world’s largest and most diversified participants in Bitcoin and across cryptocurrency-based finance.

“With Bitcoin, you don’t have to trust anyone with money,” Bekhazi said. “It just is what it is. It’s an equation, that everyone’s looking at, and everyone’s protecting, and it cannot be changed. And it’s global in nature. It’s like that one language everybody speaks. And that’s really powerful.”

Founded in 2015, XBTO is active in market making, OTC trading, venture capital, mining and more. You may not have heard of XBTO before, but you’ve probably used its services without even realizing it. In this episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” Bekhazi explained how he got into Bitcoin, the ways that XBTO is involved in the Bitcoin space, how the larger cryptocurrency space has evolved in recent years, and ways to continue to push Bitcoin and Bitcoin companies into the mainstream.

“Bitcoin is only ten years old, and we want to see Bitcoin succeed, and we need that volatility to get places, right?” he asked. “It needs to grow fast to reach as many people as possible, because that’s it’s promise, right? A billion dollar asset, it’s nice, but it doesn’t really do anything if you think about what it could do for the world. So, I think we’re getting places, and that’s a good thing.”

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Making Panama Compatible With Bitcoin

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A Panamanian legislator and entrepreneur discuss the country’s efforts to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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Have you heard about what’s happening in Panama? Hint: It has nothing to do with canals. A new bill has been presented to legalize cryptocurrency and bitcoin, and the latest episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast” hosted two important figures in this developing story to share everything Bitcoiners need to know.

Gabriel Silva, a congressman in Panama standing behind this bill, and Felipe Echandi, an entrepreneur seeking to propel the Panamanian economy forward, joined the show for this fascinating conversation. The two guests approached the topic with practical discernment and understanding, discussing the basics of crypto legalization in the country, the developing geopolitical factors, and why Panama is becoming an increasingly attractive place for foreign residents.

We saw what happened in El Salvador some months ago, when the Congress approved the Bitcoin law in El Salvador,” Silva said. “That, in a certain way, inspired me, inspired many people across the globe.”

Sharing unique insider insights, Silva and Echandi provided a comprehensive view on Panama’s laws, rules around banks and legal tender, comparisons to Singapore, and furthering the project of the internet and technology, to say the least.

“When I discovered Bitcoin, many years ago, it blew my mind, the potential that it had to give people new avenues to self-ownership of the product of their labor, and just in general, be sovereign individuals,” said Enchandi.

They considered the questions of why this bill specifically. And what reality could it espouse to bring positive change for Panama and its people?

Catch it all in this exciting episode. 

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Giving Bitcoin To A City With Mayor Jayson Stewart

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Jayson Stewart, mayor of Cool Valley, Missouri, discusses giving bitcoin to his constituents and why Bitcoin is fundamentally American.

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As someone whose political agenda involves righting past wrongs and enabling citizens to have freedom, Bitcoin perfectly fits all of Jayson’s Stewart’s objectives.

Stewart is an environmentalist, entrepreneur and, as of 2020, he is the mayor of Cool Valley, Missouri. You may have heard of him: He went viral when he announced that he would AirDrop all Cool Valley citizens $500 of bitcoin.

In this episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” Stewart shared why he felt called to run for mayor in his birthplace and the fascinating projects that he has implemented thus far, including exposing everyone to some bitcoin. Stewart explained what went on behind the scenes and the logistics around giving over 1,000 people access to bitcoin. For Stewart, the most important piece is ensuring that Bitcoin is tied to a pursuit of social change and improving his community, while uplifting people along the way.

“It’s given me a new way of thinking about humanity in the future,” Stewart said. “It’s given me a hope, and an optimism that we can overcome some of the worst parts of the system that we’re born into, and actually create a future exactly how we want it to be. There’s a certain level of hope and optimism that I get from Bitcoin.”

Our wide-ranging conversation also touched on the problems with governmental power at the moment, why Bitcoin is fundamentally American, and how other cities in Missouri are reacting to Stewart’s idea.

“Bitcoin is fundamentally American,” Stewart said. “It is the most American thing. Our government is built on freedom and personal liberty, and rights and self-sovereignty, and all of the things that Bitcoin really is. I think it’s a natural marriage that Bitcoin in America will thrive.”

Tune in to hear it all!

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Bringing Bitcoin To Ethiopia With Kal Kassa

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Bitcoin advocate Kal Kassa discusses bringing Bitcoin to Ethiopia and its potential in Africa at large.

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Spreading knowledge about the power of Bitcoin doesn’t just happen by accident. Getting information out to those who need it requires expertise and concerted effort from someone like Kal Kassa.

Kassa works with the Lightning Network and is taking on the charge, pouring energy into bringing awareness into more secluded regions. On this episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” we had the privilege of being joined by Kassa as he discussed his work in Ethiopia and the broader narrative around Bitcoin in Africa.

“I hope to be considered a champion of financial inclusion and not a threat, or an illicit or like criminal actor, but if they do consider me as criminal I’m fine to wear that burden as well,” Kassa said.

Kassa uses remote efforts to empower niche populations through distributed currency, but the corruption and array of problems facing the country mean that regaining some agency through Bitcoin would be real progress. Kassa explained exactly how he envisages this happening, and the most urgent areas needing attention. Later in the episode, we got to pick his brain and dive deep into his long-term perspective on Bitcoin’s role in Ethiopia and Africa at large.

“Bitcoin is here for the long haul,” he said. “Bitcoin will last longer than any of these states and any of these, let’s say, corrupt leaders.”

Make sure to join us for this illuminating conversation with Kal Kassa!

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Fighting For Financial Literacy In Congress With Aarika Rhodes

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Aarika Rhodes explained how financial literacy can be a force for change in our world.

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For many young people, especially those from less affluent backgrounds, Bitcoin offers a means to grow beyond the constraints of poverty and historic debt. However, enabling this leverage isn’t always easy. Education is paramount, and encouraging financial literacy will determine the agency further generations step into.

On this episode, we are joined by Aarika Rhodes as we tease out the struggle for financial literacy and some possible solutions in America. In addition to being a schoolteacher and active member of her community, Aarika is running against Brad Sherman for California’s 30th district in next year’s election, opposing Brad on many of the most important points, notably on the topic of Bitcoin and progressive financial education. In our conversation, we get to hear about the importance of new voices, public dialogue, and how she became such a staunch supporter of the Bitcoin movement. Aarika shares stories and experiences that have shaped her worldview, and why she believes deeply in the groundwork she is doing with her team to build a better future for the next generation. Join us for an inspiring and illuminating chat with someone on the front lines of an important fight.

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Bitcoin And The SALT Conference With Anthony Scaramucci

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Anthony Scaramucci discussed the SALT Conference, politics, our changing world and Bitcoin’s future.

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Bitcoin is just one important aspect of the accelerating changes we see in the contemporary world. From culture and medicine to art and education, the shifts we are beginning to see will undoubtedly only gain momentum in the near future.

One of the events that shines a light on this is the well-established SALT Conference, and the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast” was lucky enough to host a conversation with the brains behind this event, Anthony Scaramucci.

Scaramucci is also the founder of SkyBridge, and has had years of experience across different high-powered sectors of the economy. We got into a fascinating conversation centering on the conference, but also delving into many topics including the education system, psychedelics, literature, and so much more.

“Our political class has failed us,” Scaramucci said. “They don’t think long-term. They don’t think strategically. They react to the efforts of lobbyists, and they react to the efforts of influences of foreign powers, frankly.”

Scaramucci has a very unique take on cryptocurrencies and decentralization and some of his views may not align with the majority of our audience, but they are incredibly thought-provoking and worthwhile for the open minded. So, to hear it all and for a few more reasons to entice you to attend The SALT Conference, be sure to check out this episode.

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Making Bitcoin Successful In El Salvador

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Jose Lemus, the founder of IBEX Mercado, talks about the exciting developments in the El Salvadorian Bitcoin space.

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On this episode of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” host Christian Keroles sat down with Jose Lemus, the founder of IBEX Mercado, to talk about the exciting developments in the El Salvadorian Bitcoin space. 

At the time of this recording, bitcoin was about to be announced as legal tender in the country, and so by the time you listen to this conversation, that will be official! While this is exciting news for El Salvador, its people and future, there is still some way to go before Bitcoin and the Lightning Network will be able to truly spread in the country and impact its economy on a massive scale. 

Lemus shared some of his insider perspectives on the El Salvadorian situation and talked about some of the potential hurdles, Bitcoin’s scalability, the vision for IBEX and the following months following the big announcement about bitcoin becoming legal tender. 

“Once you start putting a little bit of money into something, you start really learning about it,” Lemus said. “We learned more. The more we learned about Bitcoin, the more we felt it’s a critical technology for us to have.” 

Lemus is dedicated and passionate about the spread of this technology and his long-term perspective and big picture mentality are hugely inspiring.

“Everything is going to go digital,” he said. “Money is going to go digital. I would argue it already is.”

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Operating A Business On Bitcoin

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Chris Gimmer, cofounder of Snappa and Bitbo.io, moved his company to a bitcoin treasury standard in 2020.

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In 2020, Micahel Saylor became one of the most famous and bold Bitcoin advocates on the planet when he went all-in on BTC. Since then, he’s conducted a regular BTC accumulation strategy. It has been just one sign that Bitcoin is evolving from a mere niche internet novelty and into a serious monetary tool that businesses can leverage to give them strategic advantages.

Another sign has been the work of Chris Gimmer, cofounder of Snappa and Bitbo.io, who moved his company to a bitcoin treasury standard in 2020 after seeing the craziness of the government COVID-19 response. The move turned out to be a phenomenal business decision which enabled Gimmer and his team to grow and thrive despite difficult business conditions.

Christian Keroles, the host of the “Bitcoin Magazine Podcast,” is obsessed with “The Sovereign Individual” and the internet-based economy it predicts and, in interviewing Gimmer for this episode, he shared his thoughts about the strategic advantages of adopting a Bitcoin standard.

Bitcoin will open up the globe to entrepreneurs who are willing to move to improve their business. With the power of Bitcoin, Gimmer and his businesses are living one step closer to that world. Gimmer even found a way to leave Canada for a better jurisdiction while still operating his business uninterrupted.

Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Chris Gimmer. 

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