Final Settlement E003: Rearchitecting the Internet with David King
February 23, 2024
This episode is produced by Onramp Media, the content arm of Onramp. It is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
In this Final Settlement episode from Onramp Media, hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma talk with David King about rearchitecting the internet toward open, decentralized systems. They cover the pitfalls of content moderation and centralization, the architecture of Nostr and the applications built on it, layering services atop bitcoin, and micropayments as a future model for value exchange. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who joins Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma on this episode?
David King joins hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma to discuss rearchitecting the internet, with introductions at (0:00) and his background explored from (8:49).
What does the episode say about open versus closed internet systems?
The discussion contrasts open and closed systems (15:17) and examines content moderation and the pitfalls of centralization (20:55).
How does the conversation describe Nostr?
David King outlines the architecture of Nostr (55:06) and explores new applications being built on it (1:02:18).
What role do micropayments play in the discussion?
The episode covers micropayments and the future of value exchange (1:13:08), following a look at building layers atop a solid foundation (37:08).
This episode is editorial and educational content. Onramp does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.