Published Jul 20, 2015

Wences Casares on Bitcoin and Xapo

Wences Casares, founder of Xapo, delves into Bitcoin's revolutionary design and security challenges, highlighting its potential as a superior store of value and its transformative impact on global economies, while detailing Xapo's innovative custody solutions to ensure Bitcoin's safekeeping.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Gavin Andresen on BitCoin and Virtual Currency
Answers 383 questions
Gavin Andresen on the Present and Future of Bitcoin
Answers 383 questions
Jim Epstein on Bitcoin, the Blockchain, and Freedom in Latin America
Answers 383 questions
Nathaniel Popper on Bitcoin and Digital Gold
Answers 383 questions
Marc Andreessen on Venture Capital and the Digital Future
Answers 383 questions
Nicholas Wapshott on Keynes and Hayek
Answers 383 questions
Tom Wainwright on Narconomics
Answers 383 questions
Marc Andreessen on Software, Immortality, and Bitcoin
Answers 383 questions
Edward Castronova on the Exodus to the Virtual World
Answers 383 questions
Nicholas Wapshott on Samuelson and Friedman
Answers 383 questions
Jimmy Wales on Wikipedia
Answers 383 questions
Larry White on Hayek and Money
Answers 383 questions
Tyler Cowen on Monetary Policy
Answers 383 questions
Charles Calomiris on the Financial Crisis
Answers 383 questions
Devon Zuegel on Inflation, Argentina, and Crypto
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/Russ Roberts

Wences Casares on Bitcoin and Xapo

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Mount Gox Lessons

Trust in Bitcoin Custody

Basic Needs First

Bitcoin Basics

Bitcoin Basics

Embracing Innovation

Satoshi's Legacy

Bitcoin's Future Potential

Bitcoin Mining Explained

Secure Bitcoin Storage

Digital Cash Security

Bitcoin vs. Gold

Currency Creation Challenges

Bitcoin Anonymity Explained

Episode Highlights

Bitcoin Security and Trust

Bitcoin Fundamentals

Bitcoin's Impact and Adoption

Related Episodes

Gavin Andresen on BitCoin and Virtual Currency

Gavin Andresen on the Present and Future of Bitcoin

Jim Epstein on Bitcoin, the Blockchain, and Freedom in Latin America

Nathaniel Popper on Bitcoin and Digital Gold

Marc Andreessen on Venture Capital and the Digital Future

Nicholas Wapshott on Keynes and Hayek

Tom Wainwright on Narconomics

Marc Andreessen on Software, Immortality, and Bitcoin

Edward Castronova on the Exodus to the Virtual World

Nicholas Wapshott on Samuelson and Friedman

Jimmy Wales on Wikipedia

Larry White on Hayek and Money

Tyler Cowen on Monetary Policy

Charles Calomiris on the Financial Crisis

Devon Zuegel on Inflation, Argentina, and Crypto

Wences Casares on Bitcoin and Xapo

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Bitcoin Security and TrustWences Casares, founder of Xapo, discusses the innovative custody solutions for Bitcoin and the security challenges involved. He highlights how Xapo ensures the safekeeping of Bitcoin and the measures taken to prevent theft and loss.

Bitcoin Security and Trust

Bitcoin FundamentalsWences Casares explores the revolutionary design of Bitcoin, emphasizing its decentralized nature and fixed supply. He compares it to traditional stores of value, highlighting its potential as a superior alternative due to its predictability and liquidity.

Bitcoin Fundamentals

Bitcoin's Impact and AdoptionWences Casares, a Bitcoin evangelist and CEO of Xapo, discusses Bitcoin's transformative potential on global economies and individual financial empowerment. He explores the challenges of Bitcoin adoption and its implications for the future of money.

Bitcoin's Impact and Adoption

Related Episodes