Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Andreas Antonopoulos, a leading Bitcoin entrepreneur and author, shares his insights on cryptocurrency and its evolving role in the financial landscape. He discusses the risks and realities of Bitcoin investment, emphasizing its growing acceptance in business. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's potential as a safe haven during economic crises, the importance of self-custody, and the challenges of tracing financial crimes. Antonopoulos also reflects on the future of money, including the implications of a cashless society and innovative trading technologies.

In this discussion, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, a renowned Bitcoin educator, and Dan Held, growth lead at Kraken, delve into Bitcoin's unique monetary policy. They explore its differences from traditional systems and the implications of its hard cap of 21 million coins. The duo also examines Bitcoin's relationship with gold and the stock market, while pondering if it can truly democratize finance. They discuss how global events like the pandemic might influence Bitcoin’s adoption and stability in the evolving financial landscape, especially with the rise of crypto banks.

Andreas M. Antonopoulos, world renowned bitcoin speaker & author, talks about his latest projects including his upcoming book on Mastering Lightning. He discusses the challenges in the Lightning Network, the use of BTCPayServer, and the benefits of using RTL and myNode. They also touch on the importance of fee optimization, challenges in the Lightning Network, setting up and managing BTC PayServer, transformative experiences in South America, and the value of Bitcoin in the future.