DogeCon SF -- Ron Paul -- Gas Stations Should Accept Bitcoin -- Shrem -- Blockchain Awards

Here's a summary of the MB episode transcript from 2014-04-17:

1. Main Topics Discussed:

• DogeCon SF: Upcoming Dogecoin convention in San Francisco, featuring Charlie Lee, Jackson Palmer, and Andreas Antonopoulos.
• Ron Paul's Bitcoin Views: Discussion of Ron Paul's criticism of Bitcoin, deeming it not "true money."
• Bitcoin Adoption: Encouragement for businesses like Amazon and gas stations to accept Bitcoin. Andy Schroeder's Bitcoin fluid dispenser was highlighted.
• Shrem Indictment: News and commentary on the indictment of Gareth Shrem related to Bitcoin transactions.
• Blockchain.info & Bitcoin.com: Updates on Blockchain.info's video contest and their exclusive deal to manage Bitcoin.com.
• Blockchain Awards: Announcement of the first annual Blockchain Awards and Mad Bitcoins' nominations.
• Mad Bitcoins Awards: Self-awarded "awards" for Mad Bitcoins across various categories (most impactful charity, most informative podcast, etc.).

2. Key Quotes:

• "That's fine Ron, stay in your old generation with your typewriters." (Regarding Ron Paul's views on Bitcoin)
• "Amazon shouldn't take Bitcoin because Amazon is going to compete with Bitcoin. But Amazon is going to lose." (On Amazon's potential Bitcoin adoption)
• "Be there or be some kind of Dogehater who's allergic to fun." (Promoting DogeCon)

3. People Mentioned:

• Ron Paul
• Charlie Lee (Litecoin creator)
• Jackson Palmer (Dogecoin creator)
• Andreas Antonopoulos
• Gareth Shrem
• Andy Schroeder
• David Devorek
• Eric Nakagawa
• Scotty 321
• Spotted Marley

4. Bitcoin Price:

• $497 (last)
• $5.33 (high)
• $481 (low)