

Rabbit Hole Recap #270: A Ripple in Time
Sep 15, 2023
Topics discussed include Ripple's acquisition of Fortress Trust, laser attacks on hardware wallets, securing Bitcoin and seed word storage, eliminating trusted third parties in Bitcoin custody, government intervention and its consequences, the impact of inflation on the economy, the role of government in accepting Bitcoin, and blind spots and information gaps.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Value of Bitcoin and Central Banks
02:24 • 6min
A Busy Bitcoin World: Drama and Sponsorships
08:12 • 2min
Laser Attacks on Hardware Wallets
09:58 • 7min
Securing Bitcoin and Seed Word Storage
17:24 • 10min
Ripple's Acquisition of Fortress Trust
27:50 • 8min
Nunchuck Multi-Sig and BICCO
35:24 • 3min
Eliminating Trusted Third Parties in Bitcoin Custody
38:42 • 7min
Exploring the Need for Personal Responsibility and Cultural Change
45:25 • 2min
Government Intervention and Its Consequences
46:58 • 12min
The Impact of Inflation on the Economy
58:51 • 13min
The Role of Government in Accepting Bitcoin
01:11:48 • 14min
Understanding the Views and Pragmatism of an Austrian Politician
01:26:09 • 5min
Blind Spots and Information Gaps
01:31:14 • 10min