Final Settlement E011: Founding Acropolis with Joe Ianni & Mason Carter
July 19, 2024
Final Settlement is a show from Onramp Media that explores the bitcoin thesis and the protocol. Onramp's Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma host the series, which in this episode features the founders of Acropolis.
Final Settlement, a show from Onramp Media, is hosted by Brian Cubellis, Onramp's Chief Strategy Officer, and Michael Tanguma, Onramp's co-founder and CEO. In this episode they speak with Joe Ianni and Mason Carter about founding Acropolis, its strategy and advisory approach, bitcoin as a settlement layer, and how the founders think about treasury management and long-term accumulation. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
0:00 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating 5:54 - Introducing Acropolis 10:12 - A message from Onramp 10:55 - Backgrounds of Joe Ianni & Mason Carter 17:09 - Acropolis strategy & why now 21:21 - Custody, advisory, & ancillary services 29:51 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 31:20 - Acropolis Advisory Team 33:42 - Ownership assurances & bitcoin as a settlement layer 39:20 - Disrupting the status quo of treasury management 47:54 - Accumulation strategies & consultation 53:10 - Incentivizing long-term thinking 57:56 - Nashville conference, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? 1:00:56 - Wrapping up & looking ahead 1:04:31 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the guests on Final Settlement E011?
The guests are Joe Ianni and Mason Carter, founders of Acropolis, in conversation with hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma.
What is Acropolis, according to the episode?
The founders introduce Acropolis (5:54) and discuss its strategy and why now (17:09), along with its custody, advisory, and ancillary services (21:21).
How does the episode frame bitcoin treasury management?
Around (39:20) the guests discuss their approach to treasury management, and at (47:54) accumulation strategies and consultation. This is the guests' framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
Does the episode discuss bitcoin as a settlement layer?
Yes, near (33:42) the conversation covers ownership assurances and bitcoin as a settlement layer, and later touches on the 2024 Nashville conference (57:56).
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.