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Final Settlement

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Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media...

Final Settlement is a biweekly podcast that explores the breadth & depth of the bitcoin thesis—its underlying mechanics, ongoing development, real-world applications, & emergent role as sound capital.

We’ll cover current events, macro trends, investment insights, as well as our latest research on bitcoin and adjacent industries; and spotlight guests—builders, business owners, investors—to discuss their learnings from operating (or investing) with bitcoin as their hurdle rate.

Hosted by Brian Cubellis (CSO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), Michael Tanguma (CEO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), & Liam Nelson (Partner at Early Riders), Final Settlement goes beyond the conventional view of bitcoin as mere “digital gold” and explores how this groundbreaking technology can benefit society by rearchitecting how value is transferred, verified, stored, and invested.

00:00-Welcoming Liam Nelson to Early Riders

05:10-The Shift from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin

09:51-Skepticism in Traditional Finance

11:00-Understanding Altcoins vs Bitcoin

12:57-The Complexity of Bitcoin Adoption

17:16-The Role of Constraints in Innovation

21:02-AI Developments and Market Implications

31:03-Geopolitical Implications of AI Open Sourcing

34:40-Inefficiencies in Business and Bitcoin's Role

36:59-TrumpCoin and the Digital Asset Task Force

39:21-The Impact of Executive Orders on Bitcoin Custody

41:19-The Future of Bitcoin Custody and Banking Challenges

49:53-The Role of Bitcoin in a Multipolar World

53:29-Sovereign Game Theory and Bitcoin's Growing Importance

56:23-The Finite Nature of Bitcoin and Market Dynamics

57:52-The Competitive Landscape of Bitcoin Adoption

01:05:54-Outro & Disclaimer

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