Fostering Innovation through Policy and Technology

Rod and Preston discuss Bitcoin’s rapid innovation, from ARK protocol transactions to new mining hardware. They examine custody solutions for Bitcoin treasuries, balancing institutional needs with community values, and preview the Custody & Treasury Summit and “Imagine If” event.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - The latest Bitcoin innovations, including ARK protocol’s first transaction.

04:00 - Block’s new modular mining hardware and its market impact.

10:03 - Why custody solutions are critical for Bitcoin treasuries.

13:15 - The challenges and opportunities of institutional Bitcoin adoption.

15:05 - How Rod and Preston see Bitcoin custody evolving in the coming years.

23:02 - Insights into Bitcoin Park’s expansion from Nashville to Austin.

28:55 - The goals of the Custody & Treasury Summit and “Imagine If” summit.

33:10 - The vision for Nashville as a hub for Bitcoin, AI, and energy convergence.

36:05 - How AI tools are transforming workflows, events, and productivity.

45:20 - Plans for future summits and a 12-city tour to advance Bitcoin conversations.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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