Brian De Mint: Orange Pill App, Connecting Bitcoiners & Merchants, Altcoin Manipulation
Coin Stories
The Journey to Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the first mechanism ever that humanity's discovered as a way to truly decentralize something. Most people don't understand that the most revolutionary component about Bitcoin isn't just the ability to send money. "All systems relied on human trust to try and decentralize it, but human trust will always history doesn't rhyme," he says.
Brian De Mint is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Orange Pill App, building out the Bitcoin Social Layer and connecting Bitcoiners in real life.
In this episode we discuss:
- Brian's journey from altcoins to Bitcoin-only (and how easy it is to wash trade)
- Orange Pill App helping Bitcoiners connect in real life
- How to orange pill and 'evangelize' your friends
- Is Bitcoin a religion or cult?
The liberty and wellness advocate became an entrepreneur at 22 when he and his wife Alyssa started Salt & Light. Brian discovered Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in 2013, spending a few years in the altcoin industry working as an executive for Atheneum Blockchain. He's now on a Bitcoin-only mission to orange pill no-coiners and altcoiners. Brian's book "Bitcoin Evangelism" is an Amazon Best Seller.
Follow Brian on Twitter https://twitter.com/briandemint
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Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/
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DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money
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