Vicurex Teeters -- Kraken Passes -- Could Mesh Networking Change the World?

Here's a summary of the March 24, 2014, "Mad Bitcoins" episode:

1. Main Topics Discussed:

VyCurex Troubles: A small Bitcoin exchange, VyCurex, experienced significant withdrawals, leading to a freeze on customer accounts.
Kraken's Proof of Reserves: Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken successfully completed a cryptographically verifiable proof of reserves, a development seen as a potential solution to issues like those experienced by Mt. Gox.
Mesh Networking & Firechat: Discussion of a new iOS app, Firechat, utilizing mesh networking technology to create a person-to-person internet, highlighting its potential applications.

2. Key Quotes:

"You all know that theoretical cryptographic proof of reserves that we've been talking about is one of the possible post-boredom solutions to the Mt. Gox problem?"
"Imagine if every marathon runner carried a phone with this new app Firechat and there was Wi-Fi at the starting line."
"Congratulations, Kraken."

3. People Mentioned:

Stefan Thomas (CTO of Ripple Labs, founder of We Use Coins.com, BitcoinJS, and Bitcoin Talk Administrator)
Mention of Mt. Gox (in relation to proof of reserves)

4. Bitcoin Price:

Summary