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 Sam Means & Wavlake

4:42 - A message from Onramp

5:12 - Challenges in the traditional music industry

14:22 - Intermediaries & rent seeking

19:28 - Monetizing content with bitcoin & open protocols

29:00 - Bringing ‘value for value’ mainstream

33:56 - Ticketing with bitcoin, lightning & nostr

39:52 - Onramp Branches

40:23 - Ticketbot from Wavlake

46:46 - Superfans & gamifying fandom

52:50 - Catalyzing adoption of Wavlake

1:04:35 - Improving monetization methods

1:15:06 - Outro

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