This episode of WCN, "Mad PotCoins Buys Locally," covered a mix of cannabis logistics, cryptocurrency adoption, and community building.
Main Topics:
* Cannabis Logistics: Provided tips for mailing cannabis, recommending USPS and Mylar plastic packaging.
* Local Pot Service: Discussed the "Local Pot" service, noting initial technical difficulties (requiring disabling an ad blocker).
* Bitcoin Economy: Explored the increasing adoption of Bitcoin (citing Brain Tree and PayPal), with the host planning to use it for daily payments (e.g., rent, Uber).
* Altcoin Theory: Argued that Bitcoin's widespread use will eventually cause Fiat currency to drop, making altcoins like Potcoins, Lightcoin, and Dogecoin more relevant due to lower transaction fees.
* Community Promotion: Promoted weedgear.com, a resource where users can earn "potcoins" by contributing content such as product reviews and articles.
Key Quotes:
* "While Bitcoin is volatile, its widespread use will eventually cause the value of Fiat currency to drop..."
* (The host) plans to utilize Bitcoin for payments like Uber and rent.
* The site is a valuable resource for both rookie and veteran growers to learn and share knowledge.
People Mentioned:
Ironhammer 5, Canadian 1969, and ebx (responsible for pot-electrum).
Bitcoin Price:
Not mentioned.
Summary:
The episode began with practical advice on cannabis shipping, advising the use of USPS and Mylar plastic. The discussion quickly shifted to the new "Local Pot" service, which the host eventually mastered by disabling an ad blocker.
The core focus then moved to the growing adoption of Bitcoin, citing examples like Brain Tree and PayPal. The speaker argued that while Bitcoin is volatile, its widespread use will eventually cause the value of Fiat currency to drop, making altcoins like Potcoins, Lightcoin, and Dogecoin more relevant due to their lower transaction fees.
To integrate this crypto-economy with cannabis culture, the segment heavily promoted weedgear.com. Users can earn "potcoins" by contributing valuable content, such as product reviews and articles, making the site a resource for both rookie and veteran growers. The episode concluded by encouraging listeners to register at weedgear.com to participate in the community.