HODL that thought

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On this episode of HODL That Thought, we talk about everything we've learned from the crazy world of crypto. Plus, how blockchain could stop fake news, the multi-million dollar crypto game designed to be unwinnable and an old friend returns. All this, and we FINALLY announce the contest winners.

This week on HODL That Thought, we explore the dumb things you can buy with Bitcoin. Plus, we find out why kidnappers are turning to crypto, get a sneak peek at a possible Satoshi Nakamoto autobiography and discuss breaking into space. All that, and why wannabe beekeepers should start with one bee and work their way up.

This week on HODL That Thought, we hear about rapper Akon's attempt to create a real-life Wakanda based on crypto. We also test Richard's ability to tell crypto fact from crypto fiction. All this, plus an in-depth explanation of what the heck hashing is and why you should care.

This week on HODL That Thought, we talk William Shatner's Bitcoin backflip. Plus, Graham and Richard head to the streets to see what the common man knows about cryptocurrency. Not much, as it turns out. In fact, the pair are reduced to interviewing seagulls, who also choose to snub them.

In this episode we learn how crypto mining is revitalizing small towns, Liz shares how Ripple is trying to curry favor with universities and the Woz throws his support behind Bitcoin. Plus, a new app forces us to get off our lazy backsides.

On this episode we speak to The Pillar Project's Drew Harding on how crypto is changing the game for buyers of goods and services. We also chat about Bitcoin Pizza Day and Ashton Kutcher's largesse. Plus, Adam shares his sad tale of casino shame. 

On this episode we bid farewell to our fearless leader, who leaves us with a story of a crypto mining break-in at the zoo. Liz tells us why she always keeps a sack of severed hands, Adam shares the sad tale of bankers usurped by crypto and we chat to Cryptopia CEO Alan Booth. All that and your weekly primer for the Bitcoin apocalypse (hint: invest in dune buggies).

In this episode, the gang chats about how crypto makes giving to charity easy, why an alt coin is in hot water for partnering with porn and the day news didn't happen. We also explore a crypto kerfuffle over bacon, an ICO founder who maaaaybe did a runner and we talk to Living Room of Satoshi founder Daniel Alexiuc about how you can pay your bills in Bitcoin. 

In this episode the crew talk about the Japanese Central Bank's lack of plans for their own cryptocurrency, warnings from the Australian Federal Police and Craig Wright's plagiarism accusations. The crew also talk about Ian Balina allegedly being hacked while live streaming. Also on the podcast the crew play an interview with Daniel Wang, Founder and CEO of the Loopring Foundation. Enter the competition here: https://goo.gl/dbPVMu. Find shownotes and more here: https://goo.gl/hGKb6N