Zach Weinberg, co-host of "Cartoon Avatars" and an angel investor, teams up with Logan Bartlett, another "Cartoon Avatars" co-host and venture capitalist, to dissect the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. They debate the merits and pitfalls of Bitcoin's utility and its speculative nature. The pair examines the role of venture capital in crypto, the implications of NFTs, and the challenges facing this volatile market. Their skepticism reveals a captivating mix of humor and poignant analysis, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Reverse Network Effects in Crypto
Most crypto companies exhibit reverse network effects.
Early adopters benefit most, then leave for the next opportunity, creating volatility.
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Bitcoin's Fixed Supply
Bitcoin's fixed supply is its most interesting property.
Growing global wealth chasing this fixed supply could drive price appreciation.
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Bitcoin as a Monetary Policy Hedge
Bitcoin isn't an inflation hedge but rather a hedge against loose monetary policy.
Forward-looking markets suggest buying Bitcoin before inflation, not during.
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Zach Weinberg & Logan Bartlett are the hosts of "Cartoon Avatars"
In this conversation, we debate the bull and bear case for Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies. Zach & Logan have recently been critics of this market, so I decided to bring them on the show to go through their thoughts on the digital currency.
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