
Coin Stories Yan Pritzker: Inventing Bitcoin and Explaining Mining 101 Simply
Dec 28, 2023
Yan Pritzker, CTO and cofounder of Swan Bitcoin, discusses the invention of Bitcoin, mining 101, and the importance of preserving privacy in Bitcoin transactions. He shares his personal experiences growing up in the Soviet Union and the impact of currency restrictions. He also explores the decentralized nature of Bitcoin, its role in solving trust issues, and the technical aspects of mining. Additionally, he highlights the significance of understanding Bitcoin and the history of money through his book 'Inventing Bitcoin'.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Realizing the Importance of Bitcoin
03:11 • 5min
Understanding Bitcoin and Exploring its Monetary Aspect
08:24 • 6min
Bitcoin Mining: Securing Transactions
14:23 • 19min
Connecting Bitcoiners and Simplifying Bitcoin Evangelism
32:58 • 3min
Bitcoin's Solution to Trust Issues
36:21 • 18min
Preserving Privacy in Bitcoin Transactions
54:36 • 9min
