Dread Pirate Excellent -- Selfish Miners could Fork Bitcoin -- Swiss Bitcoin Bunker
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2013-11-05
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November 5, 2013 -- Lisbon, Portugal -- Catch That MadBitcoins Spirit! Here are Today's MadBits: Bitcoin prices are through the moon as we near the ATH -- All Time High with a Last of $243, a High of $244, and a Low of $225. Litecoin continue...
Summary
Here's a summary of the 2013-11-05 MB episode "Dread Pirate Excellent":
1. Main Topics Discussed:
- Bitcoin Price & Litecoin: Discussion of Bitcoin's rising price nearing an all-time high and Litecoin's climb.
- Bitcoin Documentary: Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) is producing a documentary about Bitcoin and Silk Road, tentatively titled Deep Web.
- Potential Bitcoin Fork: Researchers at Cornell University warn that a small group of miners could potentially fork Bitcoin and create a second blockchain.
- Swiss Bitcoin Bunker: A Swiss company is offering Bitcoin storage in a nuclear bunker.
- BittyLicious Promotion: A plug for the sponsor, BittyLicious.
2. Key Quotes:
- "Excellent from Bill and Ted's excellent adventure is producing a new documentary..."
- "So they'll probably update the protocol, but for now everyone else will engage in fear, uncertainty and doubt."
- "It's the only safe way to protect your Bitcoins from nuclear war because I'm sure when you're walking around like a mutant zombie, you'll probably have plenty of need for Bitcoin."
3. People Mentioned:
- Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston)
- Researchers at Cornell University
4. Bitcoin Price:
- Around $243-$244 (high), $225 (low)
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