Final Settlement E016: Assessing Custodial Threat Vectors with Guy Swann
November 5, 2024
Final Settlement is a podcast from Onramp Media that explores the mechanics of the bitcoin protocol. In this episode hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma speak with Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible about custody, multisig, and threat vectors.
Final Settlement, a show from Onramp Media, is hosted by Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma with guest Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible. The conversation covers bitcoin as apolitical money, bitcoin as a digital bearer instrument, multisig and the evolution of bitcoin custody, lessons drawn from a security incident in Lugano, assessing custodial threat vectors, and raising awareness about bitcoin security. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
00:00 - Welcoming Guy Swann 01:55 - Bitcoin as apolitical money 13:02 - A message from Onramp 14:10 - Bitcoin is a digital bearer instrument 23:13 - Multisig & the evolution of bitcoin custody 34:50 - Lessons from a security incident in Lugano 45:10 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 46:38 - Assessing custodial threat vectors 01:07:12 - Raising awareness about security 01:15:23 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on Final Settlement E016?
Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible joins hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma (00:00).
What does the episode cover on custody?
It covers multisig, the evolution of bitcoin custody, and assessing custodial threat vectors (23:13, 46:38).
What is the Lugano security incident discussed?
The hosts and guest draw lessons from a security incident in Lugano as part of a broader discussion of custody risk (34:50).
Why does the episode describe bitcoin as apolitical money?
Guy Swann discusses bitcoin as apolitical money and as a digital bearer instrument (01:55, 14:10).
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.