Today, BlockchainBrad has a Bitcoin Deep Dive with David Hsiao. David is the CEO of Block Journal and Black Diamond Group, a full-service blockchain consultancy service. BDG is also the proud owner and operator of Block Journal magazine - the number one blockchain magazine. David is an expert on cryptocurrencies, economics, political commentary, and China. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ►Join The BCB Tele https://t.me/BlockchainBradCommunity ► Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brad_Laurie ► Join BlockVera on twitter: @BlockVera ► Check out BlockVera on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af4pD... ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● More on Black Diamond Group: KOL Influencer Marketing (my chats with Dave a 100% free though) Branding & Design Social Media Management Exchange Listing Partners/Clients: OKEx, Bithumb, Gateio, Coinsuper and many more, see https://www.blackdiamondgroup.io/clients-partners Block Journal PR & Marketing Block Journal: The Block Journal team is composed of analysts, traders and designers deeply rooted in the blockchain industry. We hope to shed some light on what’s going on around the world of blockchain by playing our role in the path towards mass adoption. They aim to provide news, commentary and information on the blockchain space in an easily understandable manner. The guys at Block Journal believe decentralization, blockchain and cryptocurrencies are only in its infancy and mass adoption is in its near future. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● PAYMENT/DONATION DISCLOSURE: This interview was entirely, 100% FREE for the People! In every way, there were no tokens, no under the table deals. I complete transparency I have done a few (about three) paid tweet-promotions in the past year, which I always disclose with an #ad sign). I believe that sponsored content is not a problem if disclosed openly to the community. This is not Financial Advice. Please #DYOR ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Timestamps: 1:00 Introduction 1:20 Big B, Little B 4:38 Key Characteristics of BTC: Pseudonymous & asymmetric 9:45 Light bulb BTC moment 10:50 Blockstream & its effects 12:53 Digital assets and allusion to digital gold 16:30 Utility: What's the real utility of gold? 19:00 More on Gold. Gold versus BTC 20:00 The Gold Narratives 20:30 BTC: the Battle of belief and Global Belief 21:20 Pros/cons of decentralised digital assets like BTC 22:00 The People's Coin: The power of belief 24:47 challengers and threats to BTC 28:00 China: their own digital assets and digital currencies 34:04 Stablecoins: risks and power. 34:56 The Huge government coffers and aligned interests 36:51 BTC speculation instrument 37:08 The Crypto Conundrum 39:22 The social value and network effects value of BTC 40:00 BTC Merchants and claim many are gimmicky. 43:18 P2P Digital Cash & Volatility 45:00 Store of Value narrative 46:18 unbanked, hyperinflation developing regions & need for solutions 48:30 G7 Alliance 50:99 Digital Scarcity: pros/cons 52:50 Liquidity & BTC volume 55:00 Pricelessness of financial autonomy 58:01 Technological setbacks of BTC 1:00:11 Speculation versus utility 1:02:00 Wealth Disparity 1:03:00 BTC: a pyramid architecture? 1:07:00 Liquidity is the imperative 1:11:00 Tribalism, Emotional market drivers, stupidity of negative startup terms. 1:27:00 The link between FIAT & BTC 1:33:00 Belief & community are key 1:36:19 Hindrances to BTC and Crypto industry growth 1:38 Thanking Dave for this LONG interview 1:38:50 The future of crypto & BTC 1:40 closing statements. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE: I have not invested in Black Diamond Group or Block Journal. This is not Financial Advice. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● GENERAL DISCLAIMER: The information provided is not to be considered as a recommendation to buy or invest in certain assets or currencies and is provided solely as an educational and information resource to help traders make their own decisions. Past performance is no guarantee of future success. It is important to note that no system or methodology has ever been developed that can guarantee profits or ensure freedom from losses. No representation or implication is being made that using the attached material will guarantee profits or ensures freedom from losses. BlockchainBrad shall not be liable to the participant for any damages, claims, expenses or losses of any kind (whether direct or indirect) suffered by the participant arising from or in connection with the information obtained this website or directly from the website owner.