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Welcome to the Upgrade the World podcast, where I explore the technologies and ideas that could change the world.
Episodes
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
In episode 25, I discuss Bitcoin.
0:21 Intro
0:34 Inflation, money printing, fiat currency failures
1:22 National debt, forced investing
2:00 Limited supply
2:14 Portability
2:27 True decentralization
2:51 Counter-party risk
3:00 24/7
3:15 Public ledger
3:17 Censorship and fraud
3:38 The halving
3:52 Digital gold
4:00 ETFs
4:45 Performance
X: @Upgradethetweet
BC Vault Crypto Hardware Wallet - https://bc-vault.com/?wpam_id=347
Tangem Wallet - https://tangem.com/pricing/?promocode=H92V96
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In episode 24, I discuss Smart Cities.
0:34 - Intro
0:53 - Smart cities defined
1:18 - Blockchain
1:42 - Benefits of blockchain
3:00 - Smart city examples
5:11- Challenges
X: @Upgradethetweet
BC Vault Crypto Hardware Wallet - https://bc-vault.com/?wpam_id=347
Tangem Wallet - https://tangem.com/pricing/?promocode=H92V96
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
In episode 23, I discuss Stuxnet.
0:34 - Iranian nuclear program history
1:49 - Stuxnet discovery
2:02 - Stuxnet installation and behavior
5:56 - Attack investigation
8:06 - Attribution
8:32 - Significance
X: @Upgradethetweet
BC Vault Crypto Hardware Wallet - https://bc-vault.com/?wpam_id=347
Tangem Wallet - https://tangem.com/pricing/?promocode=H92V96
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In episode 22, I discuss the Tangem Wallet.
0:34 - Company
0:42 - Key features
0:57 - Cost
1:10 - Backups
1:40 - Use and NFC
2:04 - Secure chip
2:31 - Tangem app
2:55 - Private key
3:11 - Security
3:36 - Reliability
4:02 - Closing thoughts
X: @Upgradethetweet
BC Vault Crypto Hardware Wallet - https://bc-vault.com/?wpam_id=347
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In episode 21, I discuss the BC Vault hardware wallet.
0:40 - Importance of self custody
1:08 - Ledger controversy
1:45 - BC Vault / Real Security
2:17 - Key features
3:10 - Backups
3:42 - Password and pin
4:33 - Packaging and box contents
5:02 - Private key generation
X: @Upgradethetweet
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- BC Vault Crypto Hardware Wallet - https://bc-vault.com/?wpam_id=347
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
In episode 20, I discuss crypto wallets.
0:33 Definition
0:58 Private and public keys
1:45 Number 1 Risk
1:56 Hot vs. Cold
2:27 Types of crypto wallets
X: @Upgradethetweet
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
In episode 19 I give an update on Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
0:34 Ep 15 recap
1:05 Congress urges immediate approval
1:28 SEC oversight hearing
2:18 SEC outreach
2:47 Grayscale appeal
3:04 False alarm
3:20 BlackRock
3:47 Grayscale
4:00 Decision deadline
X: @Upgradethetweet
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
In episode 18, I discuss the Bitcoin Halving.
0:40 Bitcoin halving defined
0:46 Consensus rules
1:16 Halving history
1:48 Fourth halving
2:19 Incentive and deflation
2:53 Bitcoin Inflation
3:09 Miner impact
3:20 Price impact
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