My First Million

#196 with Dan Held - Who Really Created Bitcoin & Other Crypto Startup Ideas

Jul 2, 2021

Dan Held, a serial Bitcoin entrepreneur, shares his fascinating journey through the cryptocurrency landscape. He dives into the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto and speculates on his true identity. The conversation touches on the controversial figure of Tether and its implications. He also discusses innovative business ideas in the crypto space and offers insights on monetizing within the creator economy. Lastly, Dan highlights the role of viral marketing and memes in shaping the future of content creation.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Unraveling Satoshi: The Mystery and Impact of Bitcoin

13min

Navigating the Complex World of Cryptocurrency Investments

3min

Navigating the Crypto Business Landscape

25min

The Art of Content Creation and Viral Marketing in Cryptocurrency

5min

The Future of the Creator Economy and Decentralization

3min

Leveraging Human Desire to Build Businesses with Modern Technology

2min

Shaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@theSamParr) are joined in this episode by serial Bitcoin entrepreneur Dan Held (@DanHeld). They talk about the Genesis block of Bitcoin, who Satoshi Nakamoto might really be, and the controversy around Tether. They end the episode talking about business ideas in the Crypto space and how to make money in the creator economy.

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Show notes:

* (:47) Intro to Dan Held

* (3:01) How Dan got his first Bitcoin

* (4:17) Will the real Satoshi please stand up

* (9:31) Dan's Early Bitcoin days

* (15:00) Ideas for the Bitcoin & Crypto space

* (21:35) A new kind of private wealth manager

* (24:43) The controversy around Tether

* (31:28) Bitcoin security and multi-signature wallets

* (36:31) Growth hacks to build your audience

* (40:41) Monetizing in the creator economy

* (46:44) Laser eyes and memes

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