In this episode, Tycho Onnasch discusses his journey in the bitcoin space, focusing on turning bitcoin into productive capital through treasury companies and decentralized finance. He shares insights from his experiences at Bitcoin Amsterdam, the historical context of bitcoin and the importance of transparency in financial instruments. The conversation explores the future of bitcoin treasury companies, their role in traditional finance, and the potential for bitcoin to create value in credit markets.

What you’ll learn:

01:40 Turning Bitcoin into Productive Capital

05:51 The Historical Perspective on Bitcoin

08:36 Experiencing Bitcoin Amsterdam

13:10 Understanding Bitcoin Treasury Companies

15:57 Financialization of Assets and Its Implications

21:13 Misconceptions about Bitcoin Treasury Companies

24:46 The Intersection of Bitcoin and Traditional Finance

26:24 Treasury's Role in the European Market

29:59 Bitcoin as an Access Vehicle in Europe

34:31 The Bitcoin Ethos and Self-Custody

41:04 The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

44:44 Innovations in Credit Instruments

54:38 Balancing Interests of Equity Holders

Learn more about Tycho Onnasch, Treasury and Zest Protocol:

https://x.com/tychoonnasch

https://x.com/treasury_BTC

https://x.com/zestprotocol

Visit our website: https://www.digitalcreditfrontier.com

Music: https://inaudio.org/track/country-land-country/

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