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•Apr 22, 2017
In this talk "Blockchain vs. Bullshit - Thoughts on the Future of Money," Andreas outlines the necessary criteria that will help you distinguish blockchains from bullshit, and why the goal of developing this technology should not be "banking the unbanked" but rather de-banking all of us. Chapters Introduction The hype and empty promises around "blockchain" Reconsidering info security, research in applied cryptography Blockchains vs. databases The essence of Bitcoin: revolutionizing trust Open blockchains are the only ones that matter Censorship resistance and other important characteristics Criteria: blockchain or bullshit? Fundamentally changing the allocation of trust Permissioned "distributed ledgers" are boring & insecure Hey Wall Street, Anonymous is coming for your keys Promising opportunities, solving the unsolvable problems The 3 elements to success in this industry The necessary steps to mature out of infancy QUESTION & ANSWER: Hot vs. cold wallets
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I feel so fortunate to be able to watch these lectures for free. I'm looking at all these people who had to pay for their lanyard and I'm just sitting here at home getting to absorb this great information. Thanks Andreas!
Andreas: “How many people own blockchain?” Craig Wright in the back: raises his hand...security escorts him out
OK. Now I see why everyone states he's a brilliant man. I agree. Very smart. Completely agree.
