The Bitcoin 500 by Don Santiago (Daily Hash Rate)
http://dailyhashrate.com/2014/10/18/the-bitcoin-500/
There was the Tesla with the Bitpay license plate, the Mercedes with the Bitcoin license plate, the Lotus with the Bitcoin plate. There was a crowd of people around all the cars on display. We wad...
Here's a summary of the MB episode transcript "MadBitcoins at The Bitcoin 500" from 2015-06-08:
1. Main Topics Discussed:
- The Bitcoin 500 Race: The episode revolves around the first annual Bitcoin 500, a racing competition where drivers purchased their cars with Bitcoin.
- Drug Acquisition: A significant portion of the episode focuses on the journalist's quest to obtain psychedelic substances ("mind-altering psychotropics") to aid in his reporting.
- Meeting "Mad Bitcoin's Guy": The journalist seeks out and meets the enigmatic figure known as "Mad Bitcoin's Guy," who is involved in the drug trade.
- Eric Voorhees' Arrival: The episode culminates in the unexpected arrival of Eric Voorhees in a highly advanced, rumored cold fusion-powered car.
2. Key Quotes:
- "Holy shit, you're the mad Bitcoin's guy." - The journalist upon recognizing his contact.
- "Well, you're in luck. I just happened to also be in town to pick up a shipment left to me by that old brick guy the night before he got busted." - Mad Bitcoin's Guy, offering the journalist drugs.
- "Good, Eric said darkly, you better not be like my car." - Eric Voorhees, a cryptic comment to the journalist.
3. People Mentioned:
- Don Santiago (journalist, DailyHashRate.com)
- Mad Bitcoin's Guy
- Dave
- Eric Voorhees
- "The old brick guy"
4. Bitcoin Price:
- The Bitcoin price is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
The episode details a chaotic and surreal experience at the Bitcoin 500, blending the excitement of the race with a clandestine pursuit of illicit substances and a bizarre encounter with prominent figures in the Bitcoin community.