046. What is Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology with Andres Antonopoulos
04/02/21 • 47 min
As Bitcoin is gaining popularity right now, many people are still wondering what exactly is Bitcoin? And how does it work?
Today’s episode of The Solomon Investor podcast is all about Bitcoin.
My special guest, Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a speaker, educator and best-selling author. Andreas is a highly sought after expert in Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Andreas is known for his ability to break down complex subjects, turning them into easy-to-understand concepts. In his own words, Andreas’s mission as an educator is to “educate as many people as possible, in as many places as possible, in as many languages as possible, about Bitcoin and open blockchains”.
In this episode, Andreas and I really go deep to explain what Bitcoin is and how it works, we also cover popular topics like the security and utilization of Bitcoin.
-And this is just part 1! We have so much to share about Bitcoin that we had to make a part 2! (Coming very soon)
Key Takeaways:
Introduction to Andreas (2:19)
How Andreas discovered Bitcoin (4:59)
What is Bitcoin? (11:12)
Why is a decentralized system so important? (13:25)
What makes Bitcoin so different? (21:25)
What is the utilization of Bitcoin right now? (30:38)
Andreas explains the security of Bitcoin (35:55)
What is the FDIC? (41:38)
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-- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All securities involve risk and may result in significant losses. No communication by Boron Capital, LLC Inc. or any of its affiliates (collectively, “Boron Capital, LLCTM”), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. Nothing in this episode is intended as an offer to extend credit, an offer to purchase or sell securities or a solicitation of any securities transaction.
As Bitcoin is gaining popularity right now, many people are still wondering what exactly is Bitcoin? And how does it work?
Today’s episode of The Solomon Investor podcast is all about Bitcoin.
My special guest, Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a speaker, educator and best-selling author. Andreas is a highly sought after expert in Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Andreas is known for his ability to break down complex subjects, turning them into easy-to-understand concepts. In his own words, Andreas’s mission as an educator is to “educate as many people as possible, in as many places as possible, in as many languages as possible, about Bitcoin and open blockchains”.
In this episode, Andreas and I really go deep to explain what Bitcoin is and how it works, we also cover popular topics like the security and utilization of Bitcoin.
-And this is just part 1! We have so much to share about Bitcoin that we had to make a part 2! (Coming very soon)
Key Takeaways:
Introduction to Andreas (2:19)
How Andreas discovered Bitcoin (4:59)
What is Bitcoin? (11:12)
Why is a decentralized system so important? (13:25)
What makes Bitcoin so different? (21:25)
What is the utilization of Bitcoin right now? (30:38)
Andreas explains the security of Bitcoin (35:55)
What is the FDIC? (41:38)
-- Become a Solomon Investor Today and see our latest investment offerings: http://legacy.boroncap.com/yourinvitation
-- Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
-- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All securities involve risk and may result in significant losses. No communication by Boron Capital, LLC Inc. or any of its affiliates (collectively, “Boron Capital, LLCTM”), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. Nothing in this episode is intended as an offer to extend credit, an offer to purchase or sell securities or a solicitation of any securities transaction.
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045. The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment with John Lee Dumas| Solomon Investor
What if you could have a roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment? What if I told you that the path to uncommon success, is actually a path that is seemingly common in comparison to what you might have been taught to believe?
My special guest today is here to discuss what he believes is the common path to uncommon success, and share some advice that is valuable to anyone in search of a roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment.
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire where he interviews the world's most successful entrepreneurs. With over 1 million monthly listens and 7-figures of annual revenue, John is spreading Entrepreneurial FIRE on a global scale.
Together, John and I will discuss successful disciplines and mental frameworks that will be valuable to our listeners growth, both personally and financially.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction to John Lee Dumas (1:32)
What are the 2 greatest business disciplines that John has learned to be able to accomplish his current goals? (2:54)
What is uncommon success? (5:48)
Why is success and achievement at the highest level so uncommon? (7:03)
What is John’s favorite, most memorable mental framework from his book? (8:37)
What goal-setting advice does John have for someone needing to grow their business to the next level? (11:36)
What is financial freedom and fulfillment? How are they different, and how are they similar? (13:08)
What can you expect from John’s Book The Common Path to Uncommon Success? (15:06)
-- Become a Solomon Investor Today and see our latest investment offerings: http://legacy.boroncap.com/yourinvitation
-- Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
-- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All securities involve risk and may result in significant losses. No communication by Boron Capital, LLC Inc. or any of its affiliates (collectively, “Boron Capital, LLCTM”), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. Nothing in this episode is intended as an offer to extend credit, an offer to purchase or sell securities or a solicitation of any securities transaction.
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047. Is Bitcoin a good investment? Decentralized system explained - with Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Is Bitcoin a good investment?
After this episode, our hope is that you will be able to make that decision on your own.
On Today’s episode of The Solomon Investor, we are back for part 2 with special guest, Andreas M. Antonopoulos.
Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a speaker, educator and best-selling author. Andreas is a highly sought after expert in Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Andreas is known for his ability to break down complex subjects, turning them into easy-to-understand concepts. In his own words, Andreas’s mission as an educator is to “educate as many people as possible, in as many places as possible, in as many languages as possible, about Bitcoin and open blockchains”.
Andreas and I will explain the decentralized system and discuss the factors that determine whether or not Bitcoin is a good investment.
Key Takeaways:
What is money? What makes something a store of value? (2:51)
Bitcoins portability, durability, divisibility and fungibility (11:51)
What Andreas would say to Bitcoin skeptics (21:05)
Will the government ban Bitcoin? (25:31)
Will Bitcoin be the first of many cryptocurrencies? (36:00)
-- For more from Andreas, click here.
-- Purchase Andreas' book Mastering Bitcoin: https://amzn.to/3rVL46Q
-- Become a Solomon Investor Today and see our latest investment offerings: http://legacy.boroncap.com/yourinvitation
-- Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
-- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All securities involve risk and may result in significant losses. No communication by Boron Capital, LLC Inc. or any of its affiliates (collectively, “Boron Capital, LLCTM”), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. Nothing in this episode is intended as an offer to extend credit, an offer to purchase or sell securities or a solicitation of any securities transaction.
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