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PayPal ft. Max Levchin - A merger of enemies that reshaped Silicon Valley

Crucible Moments

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Founding PayPal and the Rivalry with X.com

This chapter provides background information on the founding of PayPal and its early focus on cryptography. It discusses the rivalry between PayPal and X.com, the motivations behind their approaches, and the importance of a reliable payment system for eBay.

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