Tag: cryptocurrency

95: The State of the Cryptocurrency Industry

95: The State of the Cryptocurrency Industry

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have left the public spotlight since their highs in late 2017. What is going on in the cryptocurrency industry these days? Is the promise of blockchain technology still possible? Or was it all hype?

68: The Plan to Make You Poorer

68: The Plan to Make You Poorer

Today is Labor Day, and I want to talk about the primary fruit of our labor: money. Specifically, how government’s control of money makes everyone poorer over time. Topics Covered: The Three Properties of Money Why do some forms of money...

22: The Upcoming Bitcoin Fork

22: The Upcoming Bitcoin Fork

On August 1st Bitcoin will be splitting into two separate chains: Bitcoin and “Bitcoin Cash.” What does this mean for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general? I’ll be discussing this issue in today’s podcast. Resources: The...

13: A Better Bitcoin?

13: A Better Bitcoin?

Bitcoin might be the first – and biggest – cryptocurrency, but it isn’t the only one. Other cryptocurrencies are trying to fulfill Bitcoin’s original vision better than Bitcoin itself. Today I’m going to discuss one...

3: What is Bitcoin?

3: What is Bitcoin?

A short explanation of Bitcoin, how it works, and how it differs from government-backed currencies like the U.S. Dollar.