Swan Signal Live - A Bitcoin Show

Envisioning the Future of Bitcoin with Eric Yakes & Allen Farrington | EP 165

Jul 17, 2024

Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington discuss Bitcoin venture investing, Lightning Network, Bitcoin as collateral, and large institutions custodying Bitcoin. They also touch on the Euro-Cup, Trump speaking at a Bitcoin Conference, and upcoming Bitcoin events like the Pacific Bitcoin festival and Pleb Party Nashville.

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Allen Farrington

Eric Yakes

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Quick takeaways

Supporting builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem is crucial for scaling and adoption.

The Lightning Network showcases efficiency in payment settlement but faces limitations like always-online requirements.

Fiat banks may offer Bitcoin custody services backed by loans to increase returns.

Deep dives

Fascinating Insights into Bitcoin Venture Investing and the Future of Banking

Bitcoin venture capitalists discuss the importance of supporting builders in the ecosystem by providing expertise, knowledge, and capital to help them scale Bitcoin and push adoption. They emphasize the significance of early stage investment decisions, looking for teams with prior relevant experience, and prioritizing authentic approaches when evaluating startup founders.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Bitcoin Conference in Prague and Travel Plans to Nashville

2min

Investing in Early-Stage Bitcoin Companies

14min

Exploring Bitcoin Ecosystem Investment and Lightning Network Advancements

15min

Bitcoin: The Liquid Asset Transforming Financial Systems

19min

Discussion on Basketball Players and Bitcoin Conference Security Concerns

2min

Bitcoin Conference and the Future of Bitcoin

4min

Bitcoin Venture Investing and Upcoming Bitcoin Events

2min

Sam sits down with Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington, to chat about the current and future outlook of Bitcoin and venture investing in the space.

Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah
Connect with Eric: https://x.com/ericyakes
Connect with Allen: https://x.com/allenf312

Timestamps:
00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro
00:00:28 “Marathon Digital Holdings”
00:00:50 “Cloaked Wireless”
00:01:16 Introducing Allen and Eric
00:02:45 BTC Prague Recap
00:03:45 Bitcoin Venture Investing
00:10:24 “Timing” in Investing
00:17:48 Lightning Network: Misconceptions and Realities
00:26:20 Focusing on the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:30:41 Bitcoin as Collateral: Future Financial Services
00:33:16 “Fiat is Highly Regarded”
00:35"49 Bitcoin-Venture-Investing
00:39:06 Large Institutions Custodying Bitcoin
00:49:59 Euro-Cup Recap
00:53:06 Trump speaking at the Bitcoin Conference
00:58:01 How to connect with Allen and Eric
00:59:08 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”
00:59:30 “Pleb Party Nashville”

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Swan Signal Live - A Bitcoin Show

Envisioning the Future of Bitcoin with Eric Yakes & Allen Farrington | EP 165

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Deep dives

Fascinating Insights into Bitcoin Venture Investing and the Future of Banking

Lightning Network's Potential in Payment Settlement and Collateral Use

Future Trends: Fiat Banks Leveraging Bitcoin as Collateral for Loans

Reflecting on England's Euro Performance and Trump's Upcoming Bitcoin Conference Appearance

Exciting Events in Nashville and Santa Monica: Pacific Bitcoin Festival and Plaid Party

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Deep dives

Fascinating Insights into Bitcoin Venture Investing and the Future of Banking

Lightning Network's Potential in Payment Settlement and Collateral Use

Future Trends: Fiat Banks Leveraging Bitcoin as Collateral for Loans

Reflecting on England's Euro Performance and Trump's Upcoming Bitcoin Conference Appearance

Exciting Events in Nashville and Santa Monica: Pacific Bitcoin Festival and Plaid Party

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