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The Last Trade E042: Entering a New Paradigm with Mitch Kochman Mar 15, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Intro to Mitch & bull market buzz 3:45 - MSTR & the Saylor playbook 9:15 - A quiet all-time high 14:03 - Unit bias & thinking in sats 16:03 - Gold parity & ETF inflows 21:10 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating 32:04 - Banking rails, infrastructure, & custodians 37:05 - Bitcoin mining excise tax proposal 47:05 - Political calculus & stifling innovation 53:20 - The Fed & Treasury moving the goalposts 1:02:05 - A message from Onramp 1:02:21 - Fiscal & monetary ignorant bliss 1:06:15 - Shifting the Overton Window 1:10:50 - The halving is coming 1:15:25 - Public miner performance 1:26:02 - Jamie Dimon pivot? 1:31:10 - Nation-state & corporate adoption 1:35:25 - We're going to win Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Final Settlement E004: Bitcoin is the True Cost of Capital with Cam Doody Mar 12, 2024

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Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Intro to Cam 4:58 - Articulating the bitcoin thesis outside of NGU 8:40 - Harnessing deflationary technology 13:53 - Founding Brickyard & transforming venture 26:00 - Efficiency & prudent capital allocation 33:00 - Bitcoin is the true cost of capital 38:15 - Sound money adoption begins with individuals 41:00 - Growth (via the internet) plus efficiency (via AI) 43:59 - A message from Onramp 44:15 - Leveraging deflationary tech like AI & bitcoin 48:00 - The future of venture fundraising 55:40 - Adoption curves & tipping points 1:02:33 - Synergies of bitcoin + AI 1:10:18 - Acceleration of technological evolution 1:13:05 - A new paradigm for bitcoin 1:19:00 - Recent investments & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

The Last Trade E041: Nobody Puts Bitcoin in a Corner with Mark Connors Mar 08, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Intro to Mark 4:55 - ETF flows & asset managers' Incentives 10:20 - Educating investors about bitcoin 15:20 - Osmosis & the flow of value 16:40 - The memetic nature of ETFs & bitcoin adoption 27:40 - The need for improved custody solutions 32:20 - Challenges with self-custody 36:30 - The evolution of bitcoin custody 40:32 - A message from Onramp 40:48 - Risks of centralized custody & unilateral control 47:00 - Bringing investors up the learning curve 50:04 - Retaining control of your bitcoin 52:10 - Centralized failures & ETF concerns 55:00 - Onramp Branches, meeting people where they are 59:00 - Pattern recognition & conviction 1:04:40 - Supply-demand dynamics & institutional adoption 1:07:45 - Looking ahead & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Scarce Assets E005: Mark Moss - The Game of Wealth Mar 05, 2024

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Scarce Assets: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which delves into the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks. Hosted by CFP, Andy Edstrom, and former hedge fund manager, Jesse Myers, Scarce Assets provides invaluable insights for wealth managers aiming to outperform their peers in the decades ahead. Finance professionals everywhere know about stocks and bonds, but the macroeconomic outlook requires that serious investors pay close attention to another category: Scarce Assets. 0:00 - Introduction to Mark Moss 8:18 - Appreciation for multiple disciplines 14:05 - Historical parallels between the Internet & Bitcoin 20:35 - Asset DNA & speculative attacks on fiat 25:45 - Risk & opportunity in debt-based monetary systems 30:00 - Playing the game of wealth 35:10 - The velocity of money 42:22 - Understanding nuance & tradeoffs 44:36 - A message from Onramp 44:52 - Inflation, deglobalization, & debt cycles 57:40 - Wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

The Last Trade E040: Contrarian Thinking with Allen Farrington Mar 01, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Irish entrance 4:20 - Reflecting on the launch of bitcoin ETFs 16:36 - Bull market temperament 21:20 - Nation-state adoption & Sharia compliance 28:30 - Bitcoin as the winner in Bretton Woods III 36:00 - Investing through a bitcoin lens 40:43 - Misunderstanding & misinformation about bitcoin 46:24 - A message from Onramp 46:40 - Bitcoin's effect on traditional asset management 50:00 - Bitcoin as savings technology 54:00 - The inefficiencies of financial intermediation 59:30 - The bull case for bitcoin & the bear case for ETFs 1:06:30 - The risk of mismanaging bitcoin in ETFs 1:16:00 - The importance of utility in bitcoin adoption 1:18:18 - Nuances of messaging & narratives 1:21:40 - Axiom BTC & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

The Last Trade E039: Institutionalizing Bitcoin with KPMG Feb 28, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Introduction to Brian Consolvo & Seong-Kwan Hong 6:14 - Bitcoin as an innovation in accounting 15:18 - Consulting on custodial best practices 24:37 - Bitcoin mining & its positive environmental impacts 33:16 - Complexity of energy markets 41:50 - Off-grid mining dynamics 48:36 - A message from Onramp 48:53 - Bitcoin as a catalyst for energy efficiency 51:47 - Bitcoin mining & civilizational progress 55:07 - Impacts of KPMG’s bitcoin research 58:49 - Institutional adoption & the role of ETFs 1:11:55 - Bitcoin from a portfolio perspective 1:16:23 - Regulatory changes & corporate treasury adoption 1:19:00 - Looking ahead & wrapping up

KPMG: Bitcoin’s role in the ESG imperative Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/

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Final Settlement E003: Rearchitecting the Internet with David King Feb 23, 2024

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Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Introduction to David 8:49 - Curiosity & exploring new technologies 15:17 - Open versus closed systems on the internet 20:55 - Content moderation & the pitfalls of centralization 30:20 - Encountering bitcoin 37:08 - Building layers atop a solid foundation 42:30 - A message from Onramp 42:46 - The social layers of technology 48:37 - New winners in the open-source digital landscape 55:06 - The architecture of Nostr 1:02:18 - Exploring new applications on Nostr 1:07:22 - The importance of talent & human capital 1:13:08 - Micropayments & the future of value exchange 1:21:57 - Current focus & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

Scarce Assets E004: Wealth Management in the Bitcoin Era with Morgen & Pierre Rochard Feb 20, 2024

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Scarce Assets: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which delves into the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks. Hosted by CFP, Andy Edstrom, and former hedge fund manager, Jesse Myers, Scarce Assets provides invaluable insights for wealth managers aiming to outperform their peers in the decades ahead. Finance professionals everywhere know about stocks and bonds, but the macroeconomic outlook requires that serious investors pay close attention to another category: Scarce Assets. 0:00 - Introduction to Morgen & Pierre 4:18 - Speculation, investment, & savings 10:02 - Savings technology in a portfolio context 13:31 - Long-term financial planning 21:38 - Market timing & time horizons 31:37 - A message from Onramp 31:53 - Capital allocation & budgeting in BTC mining 40:58 - Preview of Morgen's new book 46:10 - Understanding bitcoin & tech adoption 51:01 - The need for better money & monetary rails 59:10 - Wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

The Last Trade E038: Dubai Debrief with Jackson Mikalic & Brian Cubellis Feb 16, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Intro & price is pumping 3:52 - Jackson’s backstory 8:13 - Impressions of Dubai & openness to bitcoin 13:25 - Innovation across the UAE 18:15 - Skating where the puck is headed 21:45 - Competition & western complacency 29:21 - Counterparty risk & the power of multisig 32:20 - Market infrastructure in MENA 38:00 - The future of bitcoin adoption 44:56 - A message from Onramp 45:12 - ETF inflows & halving incoming 53:12 - Perfect scarcity & eating gold’s lunch 58:03 - Adding BTC to benchmarks 1:02:45 - Cycles & market psychology 1:06:53 - Central banks take the mask off 1:11:05 - When money dies; learning from history 1:17:20 - Getting exposure vs deep understanding 1:22:25 - Looking ahead & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/

The Last Trade E037: The Pensions Have Arrived with Sam Roberts & Glenn Cameron Feb 09, 2024

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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Intro to Sam & Glenn 3:35 - The path to bitcoin-only 8:05 - Pitching bitcoin to pension clients 15:00 - Bitcoin vs gold: the future vs the past 24:19 - Thinking outside the fiat bubble 29:53 - Bitcoin allocations in pension schemes 38:34 - Institutions are comprised of individuals 44:46 - Bitcoin as an escape route 52:35 - A message from Onramp 52:51 - Bitcoin vs crypto 57:06 - Bitcoin as a solution for underfunded pensions 1:03:35 - Convergence of tailwinds for bitcoin’s monetization 1:11:43 - Recognizing flaws in the incumbent system 1:16:00 - The impact of central bank manipulation 1:28:34 - The role of institutions in bitcoin adoption 1:33:52 - Awakening to inflation & counterparty risk 1:40:13 - Predicting future adoption catalysts 1:49:02 - Taking action & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/

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