Summary: "Free Bitcoin Crowdfunding -- Kickstarter switches to Stripe -- MaidSafe Responds"
This episode covers three major developments in the crypto space: a new zero-fee crowdfunding platform, a major payment processor switch, and a company's defensive response to patent accusations.
1) Main Topics Discussed:
* Lighthouse: A new Bitcoin-backed crowdfunding platform launched by developer Mike Herne, designed to challenge the Bitcoin Foundation's control and offer zero fees for projects.
* Kickstarter/Stripe: Kickstarter is transitioning away from Amazon payments to Stripe, a faster and simpler payment processor. Stripe is noted as a supporter of Bitcoin.
* MadeSafe's Patent Defense: MadeSafe successfully handled accusations of "devious patents" by providing a transparent and comprehensive public response, demonstrating best practices for the industry.
* Open Source Commitment: MadeSafe further emphasized its commitment to freedom by open-sourcing its code under the protective GPL3 license.
2) Key Quotes:
* "Lighthouse beta to challenge Bitcoin Foundations' control of core funding."
* "Kickstarter is partnered with Stripe... and improvement on Amazon's service."
* "This is the right way to do things, and respect to MadeSafe for taking these important preventative measures."
3) People Mentioned:
* Mike Herne (Bitcoin developer)
* Oliver Janssen (Bitcoin Millionaire)
* David Irvine (MadeSafe's lead developer)
* Jamie Nelson and Suzanne Tarkowski (from BitNation)
* Richard M. Stallman (creator of the GPL3 license)
4) Bitcoin Price:
* The price was reported as being down slightly after a run-up, with a last price of $288, a high of $300, and a low of $285.
(Word Count: Approx. 230 words)