SLP249 Bitcoin Patents & Open Crypto Alliance with Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant

Feb 5, 2021

Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant discuss the negative effects of IP laws and improper concepts of property rights on progress and creativity. They explore the potential hindrance of Bitcoin industry by patent laws and the need to stop overly broad patents. They also dive into the mission of Open Crypto Alliance to prevent patents on Bitcoin technology and the importance of community involvement in fighting patents in the blockchain space.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Intellectual Property and the Patent System

03:50 • 10min

The Open Crypto Alliance: Protecting Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

13:39 • 8min

Understanding the Patent Application Process and Its Importance

21:46 • 2min

Bitcoin Hardware Wallets, Patent Criteria, and Defense Against Patent Trolls

23:59 • 4min

Fighting Patents in the Blockchain and Bitcoin Space

27:51 • 16min