Scarce Assets E015: The Undeniable Societal Benefits of Bitcoin with Troy Cross
July 26, 2024
Scarce Assets is a show presented by Onramp Media for finance professionals. Onramp produces the series, in which hosts Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers interview guests such as Troy Cross about bitcoin's role in markets and society.
Scarce Assets, a show presented by Onramp Media, brings hosts Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers together with guest Troy Cross. Their conversation explores information asymmetry in bitcoin adoption, the opportunity for education and advocacy, the challenges of bitcoin's acceptance in academia, and the relationship between bitcoin mining, renewable energy, and the energy demands of AI compute. Scarce Assets is editorial commentary from Onramp and is not investment advice.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Troy Cross 12:43 - A message from Onramp 13:27 - Information asymmetry & bitcoin adoption 25:23 - The opportunity for education & advocacy 40:15 - Challenges of accepting bitcoin in academia 44:21 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 45:49 - Bitcoin mining & renewable energy 54:37 - Energy consumption of AI compute 1:06:32 - Bitcoin miners as energy industry innovators 1:20:50 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on this Scarce Assets episode?
The guest is Troy Cross, introduced at the start of the episode (0:00), in conversation with hosts Andy Edstrom and Jesse Myers.
What does the episode say about bitcoin adoption?
The discussion covers information asymmetry and bitcoin adoption (13:27) and the opportunity for education and advocacy (25:23). This is the show's framing, not investment advice from Onramp.
How does the episode connect bitcoin mining and energy?
Around (45:49) the conversation turns to bitcoin mining and renewable energy, the energy consumption of AI compute (54:37), and bitcoin miners as energy-industry innovators (1:06:32).
Does the episode discuss bitcoin in academia?
Yes, near (40:15) Troy Cross and the hosts discuss the challenges of accepting bitcoin within academia.
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.