Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Q&A - Extravaganza (September 2020 Livestream)
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This was one of the most fun livestream events we've done in awhile! Are you interested in proof of stake, bitcoin and confidential transactions, the ICO craze of yesterday and the curret DeFi craze, and/or stablecoins? In this video, Andreas, one of the most trusted, unbiased resources in crypto, answered questions about those things and so much more. Don’t miss the part where Andreas answers a questions from a fictitious George Orwell, author of the book1984, and asks if bitcoin can save us!

00:00 Waiting...
7:24 Livestream Starts!
8:27 OG Bitcoiner's say pure Proof of Stake system can not work. Why do they claim that, and is it true?
14:48 MicroStrategy bought $425 million worth of bitcoin from their cash reserves. How significant is this news?
16:18 Is it true that bitcoin will not get confidential transactions?
19:28 How do I check if any coins I hold are tied to my identity? (KYC aside) What are the best ways to get back privacy?
25:46 Why are some companies offering such high interest rates for lending stablecoins? Who borrows them?
28:52 What are your thoughts on the blockchain trilemma? Does lightning network challenge this trilemma?
35:09 (An imagined question from George Orwell.) When I was alive, I wrote a book called '1984'. It seems some of you 'lifees' are using it as an instruction manual. Can bitcoin save you?
41:46 I have seen tweets saying a feature which speeds up signature validation can now be enabled because the patent has expired. Why does BTC need to wait for patent law?
53:38 How can I sign a message in order to prove I owned a specific address that sent bitcoin.
58:21 Can we reboot bitcoin to another chain by replicating the UTXO set? (Like ethereum)
1:02:01 What's up with the emoji of the rat under the Bitcoin symbol? And, what is RIPCORD blockchain?
1:08:01 Can you touch on how the ICO craze of yesterday and the current DeFi craze of today are different? How are they the same?
1:13:50 Thank you Patrons!
1:23:50 What is the best way to track bitcoin transactions for tax purposes? How do I find a tax professional who knows how to account for bitcoin transactions?
1:31:53 Do you recommend using/memorizing BIP 39 mnemonic phrase as the best method to store keys?

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