Final Settlement E008: Rethinking Financial Primitives with Mark Connors

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 Mark Connors
9:01 – A message from Onramp
9:32 – Recognizing flaws of the incumbent system
23:40 – Opportunity cost & bitcoin as the true cost of capital
34:39 – ETFs: positives, negatives, & risks
44:41 – Onramp Branches
45:11 – Leveraging bitcoin’s native properties
50:22 – The need for reliable on-ramps & off-ramps
1:05:58 – Educating prospective investors
1:10:22 – Psychological biases & humility
1:16:18 – Price appreciation & thesis validation
1:20:01 – Outro

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