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2013-06-21
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·MadBitcoins
McMurdo Station, Antartica -- I've got private equity in frozen accounts and I'm looking for a public float. -- Here are today's MadBits: Bitcoin prices seem to be on a continued downtrend from 115, bottoming out at 100. The last was $109, with a High of $115, a Low of $107, the Volume was 44 thousa...
Summary
Here's a summary of the MadBitcoins episode transcript from June 21, 2013:
1. Main Topics Discussed:
- Frog (BitMessage Client): A web-based BitMessage client project received over 7 BTC, exceeding its funding goal of 3.5 BTC through BitcoinStarter.
- MadBitcoins BitcoinStarter Campaign: The host launched a BitcoinStarter campaign to fund his daily Bitcoin news YouTube show, "MadBitcoins," seeking 1 BTC (approximately $100).
- Bitcoin News & Outreach: The host discussed his daily routine of gathering Bitcoin news and the importance of spreading awareness about Bitcoin.
- Future Bitcoin Initiatives: The host shared his dream of a Bitcoin evangelist traveling the world with promotional materials and a projector.
2. Key Quotes:
- "I'm not a Bitcoin millionaire. If I was, I wouldn't be asking you for money. I'd just be doing this because what I am is a Bitcoin believer and I believe in Bitcoin."
- "Give me a long enough lever and a place to stand and I will move the world." (Referencing Archimedes)
- "This isn't just a fundraiser. This isn't an awareness drive. I hate to float my own boat, but I think mad Bitcoins is a pretty good YouTube show, and I think more people should know about it."
3. People Mentioned:
- Frog: Developer of the web-based BitMessage client.
- Stanley: A character or person involved in the show.
- Archimedes: Referenced for his quote about leverage.
- John McLaughlin: Mentioned as an example of a speaking style.
4. Bitcoin Price:
- The Bitcoin price was fluctuating, ranging from a high of 115 to a low of 107, with a bottoming out around 100.
This episode highlighted the early days of Bitcoin crowdfunding and the enthusiasm surrounding open-source projects and Bitcoin evangelism.
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