February 23, 2024

Final Settlement E003: Rearchitecting the Internet with David King

1 hour 27 minutes

Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold."

Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age.

0:00 - Introduction to David

8:49 - Curiosity & exploring new technologies

15:17 - Open versus closed systems on the internet

20:55 - Content moderation & the pitfalls of centralization

30:20 - Encountering bitcoin

37:08 - Building layers atop a solid foundation

42:30 - A message from Onramp

42:46 - The social layers of technology

48:37 - New winners in the open-source digital landscape

55:06 - The architecture of Nostr

1:02:18 - Exploring new applications on Nostr

1:07:22 - The importance of talent & human capital

1:13:08 - Micropayments & the future of value exchange

1:21:57 - Current focus & wrapping up

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