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Jesse Myers - The Total Addressable Market for Bitcoin Treasury Companies

Jesse Myers - The Total Addressable Market for Bitcoin Treasury Companies

1. Emerging Bitcoin Treasury Industry Jesse emphasized that we are witnessing the birth of a new industry within finance—Bitcoin treasury companies. He believes that over the next two decades, these companies will become a significant sub-industry, akin to how venture capital and private equity emerged in previous generations. This

Mark Moss - Why Bonds Are Dead & Bitcoin Is Rising

Mark Moss - Why Bonds Are Dead & Bitcoin Is Rising

1. Fixed Income Crisis Overview Mark highlighted the alarming reality of retirees relying on fixed income investments. For instance, a retiree with $10 million in US Treasuries would only yield $50,000 annually, which is significantly below the average income in the country. This situation underscores the deeper issues in

Janusz - Can Bitcoin Succeed Without Another Soft Fork?

Janusz - Can Bitcoin Succeed Without Another Soft Fork?

1. Importance of Bitcoin's Definition of Success Janusz emphasized that the success of Bitcoin is subjective and varies based on individual definitions. It is crucial to establish what success means, as this will influence the approach to soft forks, upgrades, and new functionalities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The

Eric Wall - The Bitcoin Protocol

Eric Wall - The Bitcoin Protocol

1. Acknowledgement of Past Mistakes Eric emphasized that the title of his talk, originally meant to focus on the longevity of the Bitcoin protocol, might have been better suited as “Things Are Terrible and It’s My Own Fault.” This candid acknowledgment of personal accountability sets a tone of humility

Stefan Livera - Why Bitcoin is Different

Stefan Livera - Why Bitcoin is Different

1. Bitcoin's Unique Value Proposition Stefan emphasized that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other cryptocurrencies, branding them as "shitcoins." He likened Bitcoin to a reliable bus ticket that people hold for long-term value rather than for immediate transactions. This analogy drives home the point that the

Jeff Walton - Bitcoin Treasuries & The New Credit Paradigm

Jeff Walton - Bitcoin Treasuries & The New Credit Paradigm

1. Evolution of Risk Understanding Jeff emphasized that our historical understanding of risk has undergone a profound transformation. Initially, humanity viewed risk as governed by fate and superstition, but from 1200 to 1700 AD, the obsession with gambling led to the birth of probability theory. This shift from fate to

JP Richardson - Why Asia Must Stack Now

JP Richardson - Why Asia Must Stack Now

1. Last Million Bitcoin to be Mined JP emphasized the significance of the final one million Bitcoin left to be mined, asserting that these remaining Bitcoins will determine future leaders in the crypto space. He stated that with only 21 million Bitcoins in existence, the race for the last million