In episode 21, I discuss the BC Vault hardware wallet.

0:40 - Importance of self custody

1:08 - Ledger controversy

1:45 - BC Vault / Real Security

2:17 - Key features

3:10 - Backups

3:42 - Password and pin

4:33 - Packaging and box contents

5:02 - Private key generation

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In episode 20, I discuss crypto wallets.

0:33 Definition

0:58 Private and public keys

1:45 Number 1 Risk

1:56 Hot vs. Cold

2:27 Types of crypto wallets

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In episode 19 I give an update on Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

0:34 Ep 15 recap

1:05 Congress urges immediate approval

1:28 SEC oversight hearing

2:18 SEC outreach

2:47 Grayscale appeal

3:04 False alarm

3:20 BlackRock

3:47 Grayscale

4:00 Decision deadline 

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In episode 18, I discuss the Bitcoin Halving.

0:40 Bitcoin halving defined

0:46 Consensus rules

1:16 Halving history

1:48 Fourth halving

2:19 Incentive and deflation

2:53 Bitcoin Inflation

3:09 Miner impact

3:20 Price impact

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In episode 17, I discuss Zero-Knowledge Proofs.

0:34 Zero-knowledge proof definition

1:14 Zk-proof example

2:04 Zk-proof criteria

2:42 Blockchain benefits

3:03 ZK-STARK

3:51 ZeroSync

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In episode 16, I discuss Stablecoins.

0:47 Stablecoins defined, benefits, detriments

2:00 Types of stablecoins

2:09 Fiat-backed stablecoins

2:26 Commodity-backed stablecoins

2:51 Crypto-backed stablecoins

3:23 Algorithmic stablecoins

4:24 Tether USDT

5:07 USD Coin USDC

5:51 PayPal USD PYUSD

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In episode 15, I discuss Bitcoin ETFs.

0:34 ETFs

1:34 Bitcoin ETF history

4:00 Enter BlackRock

5:11 Grayscale ETF ruling

6:06 Bitcoin community reaction

7:00 Impact of potential approval

7:30 Price prediction

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In episode 14, I discuss Ethereum.

0:33 Ethereum definition and history

4:55 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

5:19 Ether (ETH)

5:43 Fees

7:32 Monetary policy

8:42 Value and total supply

8:54 Ethereum stats

9:12 Future upgrades

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In episode 13, I discuss Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

0:33 Definition

1:25 Minting

2:34 History

3:16 Use cases

4:27 Utility NFTs

5:26 Current state

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In episode 12, I discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

0:33 - CBDC defined

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