134: Bitcoin—the magic internet money you can no longer ignore w/ @BTCVIX

On this episode, I have a returning guest—who first appeared on episode 53. His name is a mystery, but he goes by the handle: @BTCVIX

Episode 53 was the first time I covered Bitcoin on this podcast, and that was at the very end of 2015. As you’re probably aware, the cryptocurrency markets have evolved a lot since then, so BTCVIX is here to fill us in on what’s been happening and, potentially, what lies ahead…

Topics of discussion:

How to explain Bitcoin to people outside of finance, to what extent transactions can be tracked, the type of investors dealing with “missed the boat” syndrome.
Tips for how to setup a Bitcoin wallet, various methods for storing and protecting the coins you own, insight to fee structures and how they apply to transactions.
Is Bitcoin a bubble versus is Bitcoin in a bubble? What it means to describe something as a bubble, and how some have tried to quantify the value of Bitcoin.
The frenzy which surrounds ICO (Initial Coin Offering) markets, why a company may choose to offer an ICO, the similarities compared to IPO’s and crowdfunding.

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