Final Settlement E003: Rearchitecting the Internet with David King

Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold.”

Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin’s broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin’s transformative power in the digital age.

0:00 – Introduction to David
8:49 – Curiosity & exploring new technologies
15:17 – Open versus closed systems on the internet
20:55 – Content moderation & the pitfalls of centralization
30:20 – Encountering bitcoin
37:08 – Building layers atop a solid foundation
42:30 – A message from Onramp
42:46 – The social layers of technology
48:37 – New winners in the open-source digital landscape
55:06 – The architecture of Nostr
1:02:18 – Exploring new applications on Nostr
1:07:22 – The importance of talent & human capital
1:13:08 – Micropayments & the future of value exchange
1:21:57 – Current focus & wrapping up

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