TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #473: Banks Without Bankers with Eric Yakes
Jan 12, 2024
Eric Yakes, writer and author of a book on federated mints, discusses banks without bankers, federated mints, and the newly approved Bitcoin ETF. Topics include tradeoffs of a federated model, implementing incentives, mint distribution, multi-institution custody, and the impact of Bitcoin on the financial system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Replacing Banks with Bitcoin: A Discussion with Eric Yakes
05:53 • 2min
Bitcoin's Role as a Settlement Layer and the Importance of Custodial Optimization
07:48 • 26min
Creating a Neutral Monetary System with FEDIMENT and Lightning Network
33:18 • 26min
Exploring the Concept of ARK and its Potential Benefits
59:00 • 10min
Adoption of E-Cash Technology in Emerging Markets and the West
01:09:18 • 16min
Discussing the Financial System, Inflation, and Excitement for the Future
01:24:48 • 2min