Sam Abbassi, Founder & CEO of Hoseki, joins the show to discuss the scarcity of Bitcoin, what's new at Hoseki, and the importance of Proof of Reserves. 

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0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Sam’s background in economics and neuroscience research

3:46 - How Sam learned about Bitcoin and how he explains it to others

9:39 - Focusing on the scarcity aspect of Bitcoin

15:49 - What Bitcoin resources does Sam point people to?

22:31 - What is Hoseki doing?

27:20 - How Hoseki could impact credit rating agencies

29:08 - Sam’s take on Bitcoin corporate adoption

31:24 - What is Proof of Reserves and why is it important?

42:30 - Sam’s take on security with public companies and public wallets

47:00 - What is Sam and Hoseki coming out with next?

49:36 - Taking a closer look at Sam’s time with the “Fidelity Mafia”

52:57 - Where to find Sam online and closing thoughts

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