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In today’s episode, Nikki Del Principe is joined by guests Evan Shapiro and Izaak Meckler. CEO Evan and CTO Izaak are both Co-Founders of O(1) Labs, the team behind Mina.  Mina (formerly Coda Protocol), the world's lightest blockchain powered by participants, deploys recursive zk-SNARKs to ensure the blockchain remains the same size—22 kb—enabling anyone to sync the chain in seconds, ushering in a new era of blockchain accessibility. We hear how Evan and Izaak became interested in cryptocurrency and the technology behind it in high school and collaborated together on coding projects before bringing O(1) Labs to life. We learn about the transformation of the Coda Protocol to Mina and the importance of community input on the project. Evan and Izaak hope to solve the problems inherent to today’s internet and bring back creative expression through providing developers with the foundation and tooling they need to build Snapps, verifiable SNARK-powered smart contracts. They take us through the technology behind Mina and end the episode by discussing their predictions for the crypto sphere. Topics covered: - How Evan and Izaak became involved in cryptocurrency - Creating O(1) Labs to solve the architectural issues of the crypto space - The technological and societal impacts of crypto - The transformation of Coda to Mina - Formulating Mina's core values - What it means to be the world’s lightest blockchain-powered by participants - How Evan and Izaak aim to address the issues of today’s internet with Mina - Shoutout to the Mina community - Mina's implementation of Snapps - The importance of verifiability and transparency - Predictions for the crypto sphere in 2020 and beyond Links to Resources: Mina: https://minaprotocol.com/ Mina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinaProtocol Mina on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RDQc43H Join Genesis program: https://minaprotocol.com/genesis  

In today’s episode, Nikki Del Principe is joined by Tram Vo. Tram is Founder and COO of MOBI (Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative), a company dedicated to improving and supporting the development of an efficient digital, multi-sided mobility marketplace. With a varied background in academics and non-profit, Tram came to blockchain in 2015 when she and her husband began to consider the possibilities of tracking and tracing using the nascent technology. In 2018, MOBI was founded and Tram began her mission to build the new economy of movement while utilizing blockchain to create greener cities. We hear how Tram left her position at the Getty Conservation Institute to create MOBI and the company’s mission to establish standards for the mobility space. We learn how blockchain, along with a convergence of other technologies, can create security for data and the importance of seamless background processes. Tram goes on to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the digitization of cities and how MOBI is contributing to the mitigation of carbon emissions in mobility. Topics covered: - How Tram’s varied background led her to the blockchain space - The importance of tracking and tracing - Building the new economy of movement and what that means - Creating standards for a decentralized mobility ecosystem - How a convergence of technologies, including blockchain and AI, can create more secure systems - Impacts of COVID-19 on cities now and in the future - Increasing digitization and smart contracts post-COVID - How MOBI hopes to help mitigate carbon emissions in mobility - Explaining the importance of digital ID for an effective mobility system - What is on the horizon for MOBI - Tram’s predictions for the future of blockchain and crypto Links to Resources: MOBI: https://dlt.mobi Tram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tram-vo-6abba310/

In today’s episode Kelley Weaver is joined by Carol Van Cleef, Founder and CEO of Luminous Group and pioneer in legal issues involving cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Additionally, she is Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets practice with Bradley, based in Washington, D.C. With Luminous Group, Carol offers general blockchain consulting with a speciality in compliance. As a certified AML specialist, Carol’s expertise is invaluable to her clients, which include banks, securities firms, and money services businesses. We hear how Carol entered the cryptocurrency market and her 20-year experience working with alternative payment systems. She discusses the modernization efforts in the banking industry and the hurdles it faces. Carol goes on to take us through what she believes have been the pivotal regulatory advancements in the crypto space and the biggest setbacks. Wrapping up the episode, Carol tells us what she is excited about in regulatory advancements and the new wave of crypto adopters. Topics covered: - How Carol began her career in blockchain - What excites Carol about cryptocurrency and blockchain - Modernization of the banking industry and the hurdles it has faced - The services provided by Luminous Group - Overcoming negativity towards the industry as an early adopter - Why criminals are often early adopters on new payment systems - Pivotal regulatory moments - How the introduction of the BitLicense in NYC impacted the space - The tension between regulators and wanted anonymity of crypto users - Future regulatory changes - The new wave of crypto adopters Links to Resources: Luminous Group: https://luminousgroup.io Carol at Bradley: https://www.bradley.com/people/v/van-cleef-carol-r

In today’s episode, Kelley Weaver is joined by Sunayna Tuteja, Head of Digital Assets at TD Ameritrade. Sunayna begins by telling us her background in finance and how she ended up in the cryptocurrency sector. TD Ameritrade aims to aid clients with adoption of cryptocurrency and lead the industry in technological innovations. We hear how Sunayna joined TD Ameritrade to spearhead their digital transformation while looking at emerging technology to continually add value for customers and the company. We learn how client demand drives adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. Sunayna takes us through the company’s three-pronged approach to services, partnerships, and education and how every aspect is tailored to the TD Ameritrade's core clientele. Sunayna wraps up the episode by discussing custody solutions and what she is excited about for the future of crypto and blockchain technologies. Topics covered: - What got Sunayna into crypto - TD Ameritrade’s background in innovation within the financial sector - Why commercializing next-gen tech along with current solutions drives growth - The importance of delivering value to customers and the company - Creating a dedicated digital asset and DLT practice - How client demand drove adoption of digital assets at TD Ameritrade - The impact of May Day on the financial sector - Utilizing lessons from the May Day rule changes for current adoption strategies - TD Ameritrade’s three-pronged approach - The necessity of scalability in any process - Empowerment and safety of the consumer through education - Solving the issue of custody through choices - The future of the cryptocurrency industry Links to Resources: TD Ameritrade: https://www.tdameritrade.com/ TD Ameritrade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDAmeritrade Sunayna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunaynatuteja Sunayna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunayna Subscribe to the show: Cryptotokentalk.io Find us on twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptotokentalk

Today, guest host Nikki Del Principe is joined by Dave Jevans, CEO of CipherTrace. Dave begins by telling us how he first discovered crypto in 1999 when he got involved in the Cypherpunk movement and how that led him to become a founder of CipherTrace. The goal of CipherTrace is to make cryptocurrencies globally available and safe for everyone, including banks and other financial institutions. CipherTrace provides services to crypto exchanges to ensure that their customers are not using their platforms to launder money or engage in other criminal activities. CipherTrace recently launched a Central Bank Digital Currency Initiative, and Dave discusses the initiative's prioritization of security, privacy, and compliance. When it comes to mass adoption of digital currencies, Dave emphasizes the need for a contactless solution, such as debit cards, that doesn't require a smart phone with internet connectivity to use. Summarizing the findings from CipherTrace's Spring 2020 Cryptocurrency Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Report, Dave conveys that the cryptocurrency space is much more safe now than it was in the past. CipherTrace has been participating in regular meetings with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and Dave provides an overview of the FATF's proposed Travel Rule guidelines that may go into effect for cryptocurrency transactions this June. Dave predicts that this year we will see more large banks supporting cryptocurrency businesses, which is encouraging for mass adoption. He also believes debit and credit cards that allow users to spend cryptocurrencies are on the rise. Finally, Dave debunks the myth that blockchain analytics involves spying on people when the reality is blockchain analytics helps keep the cryptocurrency ecosystem safe. Topics covered: - What got Dave interested in cryptocurrency - Overview of CipherTrace's services - CipherTrace's Central Bank Digital Currency Initiative - Technical hurdles to crypto implementation and mass adoption - How COVID-19 has influenced adoption rates - What has happened in 2020 regarding crypto crime so far - Ensuring industry compliance with regulations - The necessity of pushing technology to catch up to compliance standards - Predictions about adoption and the need for wider consumer accessibility - Making easier onramps into the crypto space to facilitate adoption - Blockchain analytics and privacy: why you don’t need to worry Links to Resources: CipherTrace website: https://ciphertrace.com/ CipherTrace blog: https://ciphertrace.com/blog/ CipherTrace Spring 2020 Cryptocurrency Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Report: https://ciphertrace.com/spring-2020-cryptocurrency-anti-money-laundering-report/ TRISA website: https://trisa.io/

Today we’re joined by three very talented ladies from Hercode: Nicky Campa, Avalon Barrie, and Heidi Pease. The three begin by telling us their backgrounds and what led to their involvement in the blockchain industry, each bringing unique qualities and experiences to the team. Hercode is an initiative within LA Blockchain Lab that focuses on women and diversity in the blockchain space. Over the past year, Hercode has worked with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to provide courses to teachers in Afghanistan so that they will be equipped to educate young girls about blockchain technology and coding in Solidity. Another program launched by Hercode focuses on educating high school girls in Los Angeles about blockchain.  As difficult as the coronavirus pandemic has been, it has made the Hercode team realize the importance of online education, which is an area they are now focusing on closely. Nicky, Avalon, and Heidi speak to what can come from educating women worldwide on emerging technologies and their excitement to move forward with their vision. They also believe that the pandemic can allow people to recognize the incredible value of blockchain technology, especially as the need for verification and trust becomes that much more pronounced. Overall, Hercode believes strongly that where you live or your gender should not limit your access to education, and the team hopes to close the gender gap when it comes to participation in the current technological transformation. Topics covered: - What our three guests were doing before discovering crypto - Heidi's journey founding LA Blockchain Lab - Giving women all over the world the opportunity to learn about blockchain - The initiatives that Hercode is driving - Working with partner schools in the Los Angeles area - Closing the gender gap in the blockchain industry - Dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic - Thinking more strategically to give a quality education to everyone - Problems in other countries that are not seen in the United States - Blockchain use cases envisioned by students in Afghanistan Links to Resources: LA Blockchain Lab Website: https://www.lablockchainlab.org/ LA Blockchain Lab on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lablockchainlab Hercode Website: https://www.lablockchainlab.org/hercode Hercode on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hercodeglobal Hercode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercodeglobal/

Nikki Del Principe, Director of Content Strategy at Melrose PR, hosts this special episode of Crypto Token Talk focused on "Communications During Crisis" in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey McGuire, Co-Head of Experiential Marketing at ConsenSys, and Kelley Weaver, CEO of Melrose PR and usual host of Crypto Token Talk, join this episode as guests. We begin with Kelley and Kelsey sharing best practices for PR and marketing during periods of crisis. Key points include: Know Your Audience Share Content that People Crave Be Authentic Don't Over-Generalize Focus on Value-Driven Marketing Next, Kelsey shares how her team has tweaked tactics pertaining to virtual events to add value. She discusses the ETH2 virtual summit and how they are adding gamified components and working with partners to make this online event community-oriented. Kelley shares how Melrose PR had to make strategic adjustments at the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the announcement of Fold's Visa-powered bitcoin rewards card garnered the press coverage it deserved, which ultimately included stories in Bloomberg, Fortune, and Forbes, among a slew of business and crypto outlets. With so many companies shifting to remote work, Kelley and Kelsey discuss how their leadership styles have changed. This leads to a conversation about the long-term impacts of COVID-19. The guests share final thoughts on how to handle communications during this time of uncertainty, reminding us to reflect in addition to looking to the future and moving forward with your goals. Topics covered: -Best practices for PR and marketing during crisis and periods of uncertainty -PR and marketing success stories during the COVID-19 pandemic -Kelsey discusses the importance of building community and how her team is adding value to virtual events through gamification  -Kelley shares her experience running communications for Fold's recent Visa-powered bitcoin rewards card announcement -Predictions for the future, including long-term impacts of the coronavirus crisis -Adjustments in leadership during this time of uncertainty -The benefits of remote work -Long-term shifts in workplace culture Links to Resources: ConsenSys: https://consensys.net/ Melrose PR: https://www.melrosepr.com/ Kelley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptokelley Kelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cryptokelley Kelsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseykmcguire Ethereal Virtual Summit: https://www.etherealsummit.com/ Story on Fold's Bitcoin Rewards Card in Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-09/visa-teams-with-startup-fold-for-bitcoin-rewards-on-new-card Kelley's Recent Webinar on BrightTALK: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/18050/395242?utm_campaign=communication_viewer_followup&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brighttalk-transact&utm_content=webcast

In today’s episode Melrose PR Director of Content Strategy Nikki Del Principe guest-hosts Emre Tekisalp. Emre is the Head of Business Development at O(1) Labs, the team behind Coda Protocol. Before joining O(1) Labs, Emre was at Coinbase, the largest exchange in the U.S., and found his way into crypto back in 2015 through roles at Ripple and a few other projects. When you look at blockchains in general, starting with Bitcoin, one of the biggest struggles is how to make these virtual machines more accessible, personal, and powerful. Emre describes this dilemma as the "infamous scaling debate." Coda addresses this problem by deploying zero knowledge proofs to keep the blockchain at a tiny fixed size. At Coda, the data needed to download the blockchain is only about 20 kilobytes, which, when compared to other blockchains that require hundreds of gigabytes, is incredibly small and lightweight. Coda recently introduced a new term, ScaDe ScaDe (Scalability-per-unit-of-Decentralization), that incorporates decentralization into the measure of scalability rather than only focusing on throughput (transactions per second). With its Genesis token program underway, Coda is well on its way to being highly decentralized for its upcoming mainnet launch. Topics covered: - The problem Coda Protocol addresses and the solution it offers- Emre’s view on blockchain’s scalability problem and the introduction of a new term for measuring scalability- Emre's thoughts on Libra and how it familiarizes people with the concept of digital money- How blockchains can scale for mobile and why that is so important- More about Coda’s milestones and the recently launched Genesis token program- Coda’s ultimate vision for the future- Emre’s predictions and hopes for the blockchain industry- The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Coda and crypto in general- Emre’s recommendations on resources for people to dive deeper into the blockchain space Links to Resources: Coda Protocol website: https://codaprotocol.com/ Coda Protocol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/codaprotocol Coda Protocol on Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Vexf4ED Apply to the Genesis token program: https://codaprotocol.com/genesis Solving the Scalability Trilemma Blog Post: https://codaprotocol.com/blog/solving-the-scalability-trilemma Coinbase video on Cryptocurrency and the Future of Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWeCQkIJNkY Hash Power Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/hash-power-ep-1-understanding-blockchains/id1154105909?i=1000392721406 "Why Decentralization Matters" via OneZero Medium: https://onezero.medium.com/why-decentralization-matters-5e3f79f7638e

In today’s episode of Crypto Token Talk our guest is Michelle Chuang, COO of Asensys. She spent 20 years in marketing consumer brands before moving into crypto and blockchain. The lack of data security online is what originally sparked her interest in uses of blockchain technology to improve the digital economy. She discusses why decentralization is key to the security of blockchain systems, but that, historically, these networks have had difficulty achieving high performance while retaining decentralization and security. This problem is called the "blockchain trilemma."   Asensys addresses blockchain's scalability problem head-on by introducing the concept of asynchronous consensus zones to reduce redundancies across the network. She uses the analogy of opening up more check-out lines at the grocery store to explain how it works. The consumer awareness about the need for data privacy is there, and so, in terms of mass adoption, Michelle believes that it's a matter of operationalizing blockchain technology to provide consumers with real solutions.   Topics covered: - Michelle’s background and what led her to join Asensys - How Asensys works and why it is unique - Example use cases for blockchain solutions - How Asensys solves the Blockchain Trilemma - Predictions for the future of blockchain technology and mass adoption - The appetite of implementing technology like Asensys at the enterprise level - Recommended approaches for learning more about blockchain technology   Links to Resources: Website: www.asensys.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/asensyschain

Our guest for today is Tongtong Gong, COO and Co-founder of Amberdata. She moved to the U.S. from Beijing, China when she was 17 years old, and her inability to speak English properly influenced her to choose Computer Science as an area of study because programming languages actually felt less intimidating to her. She started learning about crypto in 2013 and kept diving deeper from there. Amberdata is a data infrastructure company that provides blockchain network data and market data in a single API, which allows people to build on top of it. During the ICO boom, it seemed like a necessity that could help contribute from a data infrastructure perspective. Amberdata’s customers fall into three categories: developers, traders, and major institutions moving into the digital assets space. In the following five years, Tongtong believes the industry will be growing and, based on financial history, she thinks that it won’t be in a linear, predictable fashion. Rather, it will be a punctuated equilibrium because new players will come in and be critical in the development of digital assets.   Topics covered: - What Amberdata is and how it came to be - Examples of Amberdata’s customer types - Fears of major market manipulation - Recommended resources for people who have questions about crypto - Anecdotes that surprised Tongtong from analyzing data sets - Things that Tongtong has seen go miraculously wrong - Internal transfers that hide information - Predictions for the next five years in the crypto industry -Biggest threats to the cryptocurrency and blockchain space   Links to Resources: Website: https://amberdata.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amberdataio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amberdata/ Medium: https://medium.com/amberdata Email: tongtong(at)amberdata(dot)io

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Asylum Ventures Investor Jon Wu joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss all things investing, marketing, and thought leadership on X! They cover how to shift your marketing strategies as market sentiment changes, the importance of authenticity, and the role of spirituality as a thought leader on X, plus so much more! To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3.  Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from fintech to web3 marketing, how traditional marketing differs from web3, her efforts in harnessing the power of community to drive results, and more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.  

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3.  Award-winning journalist, author, Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily, and Founder of Journalists Club Phil Rosen joins Melrose PR COO Kili Wall this week to discuss his transition out of Business Insider, the inspiration behind Opening Bell Daily, why in-person meetings shouldn’t be overlooked even in a remote world, insights into the relationship between journalists and PR professionals, and much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.   

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3.  The Defiant Founder + CEO Camila Russo joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from reporting at Bloomberg to founding The Defiant, the inspiration behind her book ‘The Infinite Machine’, the types of guests and content she’s most interested in for The Defiant, and so much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.   

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3.  Co-Founder and Editor in Chief at Decential Media Matt Leising joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to chat through his journey from Bloomberg to founding his own media company Decential Media, how Web3 tech is disrupting the entertainment industry, the importance of personalizing a pitch, his book “Out of the Ether” and much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.   

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3.  This week, Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with DL News Asia Correspondent Callan Quinn to discuss reporting on the APAC landscape, how interviews differ in the West, trends she’s seeing across Asia, and much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.   

Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Alongside the market, we’re so back!! Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with Ty Smith, CEO of Coinbound to discuss all things marketing and PR for Web3 projects, why you shouldn’t sleep on SEO, biggest marketing mistakes, and so much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.   

Welcome to Season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. We’re so excited to be back!  Nikki Brown, Chief Strategy Officer at Melrose PR, kicks off our first episode of season 2 with Molly Jane Zuckerman, Opinion Editor at Blockworks. They dive into what it takes to break into the opinion section at Blockworks, Molly’s experience covering the FTX trial, how Molly utilizes social media to source content, and so much more!  To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR. 

In the Season 2 finale, CEO of Fold Will Reeves is our special guest. Prior to dedicating himself full-time to Fold, he worked in consumer tech and payments in Silicon Valley. He has experienced the challenges and rewards involved with both running his own startups and working for massive companies. Will credits his first time hearing about bitcoin to a friend he met when he was living in Argentina who explained why it could be useful as a global currency. Will organized a pilot called Lightning Pizza that set out to prove bitcoin’s use as a payment method, and he fills us in on its ongoing impact. Will then describes how Fold is changing behavior through incentives and explains why bitcoin cashback is better than airline miles. Thanks to his work in traditional payments, Will is very knowledgeable with the problems of legacy payment systems and discusses why bitcoin is superior. Regarding user privacy, Will feels that data collection is out of control and speaks to the risk it poses for consumers. He reveals the percentage of Fold users that choose bitcoin as their payment method and articulates why he expects the number to grow even more. Additionally, Will shares his thoughts on what roadblocks stand between cryptocurrency payments and mass adoption.   Topics covered: - A background of Will and what he was doing before crypto. - How bitcoin can immediately improve the lives of consumers and merchants. - The Lightning Pizza project and its results. - Fold’s target market of crypto enthusiasts and newcomers. - What sets Fold apart from other crypto cashback programs. - Promotions that Fold offers for the holiday season and a new feature. - Payment problems that Will witnessed in his endeavors before crypto. - The importance of data privacy. - Big changes to e-commerce and payments on the horizon in 2020. - Consumer behavior that Will observes from mobile users versus desktop users. - Where Fold users spend their rewards. - Hurdles facing Fold and bitcoin on the adoption journey. Links to Resources: Fold: https://foldapp.com/ Will on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wlrvs Fold on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fold_app Lightning Pizza: https://ln.pizza/ Andreas Antonopoulos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ Jameson Lopp: https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information.html What Bitcoin Did: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/  

The Founder of GiveBitcoin, Cory Klippsten, is our guest on today’s podcast. He has had a long career in big technology, having worked for the likes of Microsoft and Google. After leaving Google in 2013, Cory became involved with startups as an investor, advisor, and occasionally an operator. Cory got involved with Bitcoin in May of 2017 and recalls that the price and social signaling from his professional network were large factors in attracting him. There is a lot of noise in the cryptocurrency space, so Cory gives advice on what newcomers should do to properly inform themselves. When he received his first bitcoin, Cory made a mistake that he aims for GiveBitcoin to solve. He explains that GiveBitcoin is great for new users because it provides education on Bitcoin while keeping it stored safely. The mission of the company is to allow for the giving of bitcoin in a safe and easy way. Cory talks about why the process some people have gone through when receiving bitcoin using other methods has been annoying to them. In the beta phase of GiveBitcoin, Cory was excited to see a large amount of bitcoin being sent and then shares his thoughts on how bitcoin will evolve. He also says that GiveBitcoin’s take is not to be the only resource for the Bitcoin community. Ending this episode, Cory describes his sentiment on Bitcoin in both the short- and long-term.   Topics covered: - What initially got Cory excited about Bitcoin. - Finding a mentor to steer you in the right direction. - The first bitcoin Cory received in January 2014 and what this inspired. - GiveBitcoin and some of its features, such as time locking. - Directing users to educational resources from a user perspective. - Kelley’s experience of gifting her friends and family bitcoin a few years ago. - The custodian that GiveBitcoin uses to protect funds. - Limits and fees on the GiveBitcoin platform. - Cory’s thoughts on bitcoin not being ideal for use as a currency. - A tease of GiveBitcoin’s new referral program. - Some resources that Cory likes sending to new bitcoin users. - Cory’s rationale for being bullish on bitcoin long-term. - Education before accumulation.   Links to Resources: GiveBitcoin: https://givebitcoin.io/ GiveBitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/give_bitcoin Nakamoto Institute: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/ Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin Information: https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information.html The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://medium.com/@vijayboyapati/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1 Stephan Livera Podcast Episode 71: https://stephanlivera.com/episode/71/