This episode, broadcast on October 9, 2014, covered major developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on institutional interest, technological advancements, and increasing merchant adoption.
Main Topics Discussed:
* Andreas Antonopoulos's Senate Appearance: A detailed report on Andreas Antonopoulos answering questions from the Canadian Senate about Bitcoin.
* Mining Pool Analysis: Review of "Spiral Charts" showing how mining pools solve blocks, noting how confidence can be affected by pool performance.
* Bitcoin Adoption: Welcoming a growing list of businesses (e.g., Print 2 Media, dental services) that are accepting Bitcoin.
* Coinify Update: The decentralized crowdfunding platform added Vinny Lingham and Tim Swanson to advisory roles, having recently raised $1 million.
* Brussels Conference: Details on an upcoming Bitcoin conference in Brussels, featuring speakers like Vitalik Booter and Mo-Leaven.
Key Quotes:
1. "It's hard to say whether the Senate was more impressed with Bitcoin or Andreas."
2. "Welcome aboard, together we will reach total Bitcoin adoption, TBA."
3. "Boy, I wish I could be a consultant, to quote Dogbert, I love to con, and insult people."
People Mentioned:
Andreas Antonopoulos, Vinny Lingham, Tim Swanson, Vitalik Booter, Mo-Leaven, and investors including Brock Pierce.
Bitcoin Price:
Winkdex reported a low of $3.49, a high of $3.71, and a last price of $3.70.