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Are Crypto Conferences Worth It? Oct 24, 2019

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BAB059 - Are Crypto Conferences Worth It

There are many crypto conferences taking place each year as cryptocurrencies have become more mainstream. Crypto conferences and conventions include keynote speakers talking on a range of topics, for those encountering crypto for the first time through technical issues for seasoned investors. Conferences are also an ideal venue for networking and making connections with people in the cryptocurrency industry.

In today's episode, we discuss whether attending crypto conferences are worth the time and financial investment. We discuss the ticket price for these events and consider whether the price is affecting the number of attendees. We discuss the benefits of being an attendee and reveal how side events and after show parties provide further opportunities to network. We also discuss Bitboy's upcoming talk on cryptocurrency investing for beginners.

"Most of your best networking is done at the hotel bar. It's not in the hall; it's not in the exhibition - it is at the social events because that is where people let loose." - JChains

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

A big announcement from Bitboy.
How the expense of tickets is affecting turnout at crypto conferences.
The benefits and opportunities of networking at conferences.
Why people are attending the side events instead of the conferences.
Bitboys upcoming convention appearance and speaking engagement on investing for beginners in cryptocurrency.

Resources Mentions:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

MonarchPay is the world's first decentralized recurring crypto payment service. Designed to make receiving and paying recurring crypto payments safer, faster, and easier for consumers and merchants alike.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

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Turmoil in Hong Kong Has Huge Effect on Bitcoin Oct 17, 2019

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BAB058 - Turmoil in Hong Kong Has Huge Effect on Bitcoin

Quinn Gibson is the founder of Mid Earth Crypto and a marketing consultant in the gaming dApp space for mass adoption and blockchain interactions. He has previously worked as the Brand Ambassador for Tronbet and as the Latin Rep for Team McAfee. Quinn studied International Business and Portuguese, settling in Ecuador, where cross border payment issues spurred his interest in cryptocurrency solutions. He has a wife, son, and enjoys adventure sports and traveling.

Quinn joins us today to discuss the turmoil in Hong Kong and the considerable effect it has on Bitcoin. We discuss the origins of Hong Kong protests, China's project funding in South America, and how state media controls the narrative. Quinn also highlights why Bitcoin buy volumes from Hong Kong are going up and how these protests are just the beginning of the troubles.

"The rush from HK Dollars into Bitcoin is only evident in what is happening. The buying volume has gone up from two million dollars to twelve million dollars in the last day." - Quinn Gibson

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

The Beards and Bitcoins Decentralized America Tour.
The story behind the protests in Hong Kong.
How China has pumped money into South America for infrastructure projects.
How South America is indebted to China.
How state media is controlling the narrative.
The increase in buy volume in Bitcoin from Hong Kong.
Why the protests in Hong Kong are just the beginning of the trouble for China.
Why the apocalyptic nature of The Walking Dead is very realistic.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Quinn Gibson:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

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Is Bakkt Ruining Crypto? Oct 10, 2019

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Cryptocurrency has experienced many ups and downs, and the market is continuing to evolve as the uses of crypto and blockchain technologies grow. The market responds to successful and unsuccessful launches of exchanges. Recent unsuccessful launches demonstrate this perfectly, and institutional investors continue to change the game.

In today's episode, we discuss whether Bakkt is ruining crypto and how its launch has affected the market. We discuss the future of blockchain and how institutional investors are changing the game and pushing regular traders out. We discuss the price gain in Bitcoin during 2019 and highlight how it exceeds traditional investment returns. We also discuss leverage trading, where you can trade, and the essential lingo you need to know.

"Blockchain is going to make our lives much easier; we just can't see all the ways that it is going to make it easier right now." - Bitboy

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

Our weekend adventures with music, Tourettes, Disney, and Keto.
The future of blockchain.
How the disastrous launch of Bakkt has affected the market.
Why Bakkt has low exchange volumes.
How institutional investors are playing a game with crypto that is geared to pushing the rest of us out.
The 25% gain in Bitcoin price this year.
How to leverage trade and essential lingo you need to know.
The differences between leverage trading and regular trading.
How to access Bybit with a VPN.

Resources Mentioned:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

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How Do We Grow the Crypto Community with Leah Jonas of Celsius Oct 03, 2019

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Leah Jonas is the Director of Business Development at Celsius Network, a company that allows people to earn, borrow, and pay on the blockchain. Celsius Network is the fastest growing crypto lender that lets people earn interest on their crypto and borrow against it with no fees. Leah is responsible for making strategic business development decisions that scale and expand the product offerings in existing and emerging markets. She has worked with companies such as RedPen and FiveStars and has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona.

Leah joins us today to discuss how we can grow the crypto community. We discuss what we need to do to bring adoption to the masses and the importance of providing value to new crypto adopters. She highlights the need to create new reasons for people to use crypto. She also discusses how founders should pitch when looking for investment.

"If we don't want it to be an exclusive game, then we have to be more serious about how we're getting people in and presenting value to someone." - Leah Jonas

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

How market volatility opens trading opportunities.
Why investors have warmed to Celsius Network.
How sentiment is changing towards cryptocurrencies.
Spreading the benefits of cryptocurrency to people who aren't aware of it yet.
Why we need to present adoption instead of trying to force it.
Use cases that provide value to cryptocurrencies.
Pitch tips for founders looking to raise investment.

Connect with Leah Jonas:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Bad Crypto Podcast Joins Beards & Bitcoins! Sep 26, 2019

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Travis Wright and Joel Comm are the hosts of the Bad Crypto Podcast. Joel Comm is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and blockchain enthusiast. He has more than two decades of experience in harnessing the power of mobile applications, the web, social media, and publishing. Travis Wright is a speaker, author, marketing technologist, and blockchain advisor. He is the co-founder of CCP.Digital, a digital ad and content agency.

Travis and Joel join us today to share the concept of the Bad Crypto Podcast and why they created it. We discuss the differences between Bitcoin and other crypto conferences as well as whether Libra might be the next Netscape moment. We also discuss who the founder of Bitcoin really is and share what the impact might be if the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is identified as well as what could happen if he decides to sell his holding of Bitcoin.

"Bitcoin is slowly joining people's vernacular and big corporations are building stuff with it. It's not just for the criminals anymore." - Travis Wright

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

The inspiration behind the iFart app.
How the Bitcoin 2019 Conference compares to other crypto conferences.
The concept and reason for starting the Bad Crypto Podcast.
How Libra could be the next Netscape moment.
Will the one-eighteenth of Bitcoins currently being held by Satoshi Nakamoto be seen again and crash the market?
The value of Bitcoin needed for Satoshi Nakamoto to become the richest person in the world.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Joel Comm:

Connect with Travis Wright:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Going Around the World for Crypto: Interview with Digital Lawrence Sep 26, 2019

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Digital Lawrence is a Blockchain activist and the Co-Founder of FomoHunt, an industry-leading cryptocurrency platform that provides an educational portal for new and veteran crypto enthusiasts through social networking events and project information. He has extensive experience in product strategy, digital marketing, branding, and blockchain community management.

Digital Lawrence join us today to discuss his mission to travel the world on a Crypto Adoption Tour. We discuss how far we are from realizing and tapping into the potential of Bitcoins and the manipulations that happen in the crypto industry. We discuss the greatest factors that distinguish the crypto market from the stock market and the current adoption rate in the US compared to other countries. We also share some of our favorite snack foods and the most hilarious description of Dorito's Jacked chips we've ever heard.

"We're building the biggest depository for blockchain events globally." - Digital Lawrence

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

Digital Lawrence's Crypto Adoption Tour and the interesting countries he's had the opportunity to visit.
The new Bitboy hardware wallet
The cryptocurrency adoption rate in the US and how it compares to other countries.
Common, worldwide misconceptions about bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
The similarities and differences between trading crypto and trading stock.
Why we believe the younger generation is more interested in investing in cryptocurrency more than investing in stock.
Digital Lawrence's perspective on manipulation in the cryptocurrency community.
His perspective on the SEC's statement regarding the current state of crypto manipulation.
CoinMarketCap's recent algorithm changes, requirements, and fake volume.
Our favorite snack foods and the funniest description of Dorito's Jacked chips.
Digital Lawrence's thoughts on CoinMarketCap

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Digital Lawrence:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

CoinMarketCap Strikes Back! CMC Shill Army Revealed Sep 13, 2019

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Over the last decade, blockchain technology and crypto has been steadily increasing in popularity. Nevertheless, there are still people around the world who aren't unaware of crypto and the benefits of decentralized blockchains. Without any connection to an entity or government, decentralized networks ensure that your funds remain safe and your system is never shut down by outside interference.

In today's episode, we discuss how CoinMarketCap attacked Bitboy for a video he made about the company back in 2009. We share a list of alternative platforms you could use instead of CoinMarketCap and discuss Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey's account being hacked and the reasons that led to it. We share how you could prevent something similar from happening to you. We explain why decentralized apps are important to keep your funds secure in the future. We also share our love for football and the recent controversy over Antonio Brown's request for social media consultants to help him get released from the Raiders.

'People really don't understand centralization and decentralization because it doesn't seem like a thing you need to worry about until it happens to you.' - Bitboy

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

The news about Antonio Brown asking social media consultants to help him get his Raiders release and why people think it Antonio Brown's act is a conspiracy
Bitboy's attack from CoinMarketCap for a video that he made about the way they work
CoinMarketCap's decision of removing all South Korean Exchanges from its listings
The amount of money lost on the market due to CoinMarketCap removing South Korean data
Alternative cryptocurrency market analysis and tracking platforms instead of CoinMarketCap
Why CoinMarketCap isn't a crypto project
News about Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter's account being hacked
Why crypto needs to be more popular among people and industries

Resources Mentioned:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Stop Using Coinmarketcap NOW With DAPS CEO Adel de Meyer Sep 05, 2019

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Adel de Meyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of DAPS Coin, a cryptocurrency that aims to raise the privacy bar for individuals, traders, and corporations using altcoins to make transactions. She is the Co-Founder of The Crypto Collectors, an online publication devoted to delivering accurate and objective news and information on blockchain gaming, technology, and crypto collectibles. Additionally, Adel is a Social Media and Brand Consultant, author, and speaker and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Marketing Influencers in 2017 by Brand24.

Andrew Huntley is the Chief Technology Officer at DAPS Coin where he is responsible for managing IT development teams and the building of enterprise-scale applications. He is a Microsoft Certified Ambassador in Computer Training and Development.

Adel and Andrew join us today to discuss what Coinmarketcap is and why they believe their ranking system is severely flawed. We discuss the impact that the Coinmarketcap ranking system has had on DAPS Coin and how it creates the centralization of cryptocurrency. We discuss the secret manipulation occurring behind the scenes of Coinmarketcap and how the company is leaving itself open to legal liability with their system. We also discuss where her company ranks on CoinGecko's ranking system and the upcoming projects they are working on at DAPS Coin.

"Clearly, the system is flawed." - Adel de Meyer

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

What Coinmarketcap is and what they represent to the cryptocurrency community
Why they believe the Coinmarketcap ranking system is severely flawed
How the flawed ranking system is impacting the credibility of legitimate crypto projects
How Coinmarketcap's crypto ranking system creates centralization
How Coinmarketcap is leaving itself open to liability
Why Andrew believes the crypto community need to be more accountable to each other
How centralizing cryptocurrency hinders innovation, entrepreneurship, and real competition in the altcoin space
How cryptocurrency has become more like a stock market than what it was initially intended to be
The importance of keeping your options open for crypto market ranking resources and vetting your information sources
Where DAPS is ranked on CoinGecko's ranking system and the projects currently taking place at DAPS Coin
Their thoughts on the future of privacy coins

Resources Mentioned:

CoinGecko

Connect with Adel de Meyer:

DAPS Coin
LinkedIn
Twitter
Email: Adel@DAPSCoin.com

Connect with Andrew Huntley:

DAPS Coin
LinkedIn
Email: Andrew@DAPSCoin.com

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

People Still Don't Understand Bitcoin How Do We Educate Them Aug 29, 2019

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Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has been challenging for many people to understand. And while millions of people today may have a basic understanding of this relatively new form of currency, many people still don't truly understand Bitcoin, how it works, or why it's a revolutionary way to purchase products and services.

In today's episode, Bitboy discusses the recent social experiment he conducted on Youtube to learn what the general public really knows about Bitcoin. We discuss why we believe many people still prefer to receive cash instead of Bitcoin, why people still perceive it as an 'untraceable' currency used by criminals, and what the crypto community can do to help raise awareness and educate the public. We also discuss Bitboy's crazy beard-trimming adventures as well as the upcoming Motorcycles on Meridian event that is scheduled to storm the downtown Indianapolis pavement this weekend.

"It's not Bitcoin, itself, that's become traceable. It's that investigators, chainalysis, and cyber trace have actually figured out a way to track it through exchanges that use KYC." - Bitboy

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

Bitboy's crazy beard-trimming adventures
Motorcycles on Meridian will be taking over the pavement this weekend in downtown Indianapolis
CEO of Overstock.com's recent resignation
Controversial celebrities and business owners currently in the crypto community
Bitboy's recent social experiment to learn what people truly understand about Bitcoin
Why many people still prefer to receive cash over Bitcoin
How the misconception that Bitcoin is an untraceable currency began
The current number of Bitcoin addresses that currently hold bitcoins vs the total number of Bitcoin addresses
How the crypto community can help advocate and educate others about Bitcoin

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Mass Adoption And Monarch Pay Aug 22, 2019

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Centralizing crypto payments has caused a lot of disruption for businesses and large organizations. Dozens of large banks and well-known brands have been affected by data breaches connected to centralized cryptocurrency, including Equifax, Capital One, and Wells Fargo. So, how can the crypto community protect themselves, their assets, and their identities from these data breaches while continuing to use cryptocurrency and bitcoin?

Through the mass adoption of decentralized crypto payments.

On today's episode, we discuss MonarchPay's newest service and how it's decentralized recurring crypto payment process helps businesses and service providers protect themselves from data breaches while offering a safe, easy way to make purchases and receive funds. We discuss the type of businesses that could benefit from MonarchPay's recurring payment system, the benefits of getting paid in cryptocurrency, and how crypto payments have been adopted by consumers. We also discuss how the crypto community can help increase the awareness of cryptocurrency and crypto payments to encourage the mass adoption of this payment method.

"It's definitely something people need to embrace more." - Bitboy

This week on Beards and Bitcoins:

MonarchPay's new decentralized recurring payment service
The difference between PumaPay, Coinbase, and MonarchPay
The benefits of decentralized recurring crypto payments
Major banks that have been negatively affected by centralized crypto payments and how much compensation consumers can expect to get back from their recent data breaches
The benefits of getting paid in cryptocurrency
Various ways crypto payments have been adopted by consumers
How bitcoin can remove the need for payment processors for retail and service providers
How the crypto community can increase the adoption rate of crypto payments
Conversations we've had about cryptocurrency with attendees at Podcast Movement 2019
Why many businesses still have not adopted cryptocurrency and crypto payments

Resources Mentioned:

This episode is sponsored by MonarchPay. Crypto Starts Here.

To learn more about MonarchPay and how to get started, visit MonarchPay.com

Unite the Crypto Community!

Beards and Bitcoins Podcast is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com