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  • 08-02-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” Jonathan Mohan and The Dollar Vigilante’s Jeff Berwick join us to discuss the recent Bitcoin Cash hard fork and its ramifications. We discuss the moral validity of the decision by some of the exchanges NOT to disburse Bitcoin Cash to their customers; Jonathan explores the possiblity of Bitcoin “endlessly” forking through every contentious soft fork becoming a hard fork; Jeff expresses his concerns about Segwit2x but also his admiration for the free market and how it has made current circumstances probably better than could have been expected; we compare the Ethereum fork to this recent fork; and we also speculate on the long-term outcome for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and the the other cryptos. We get Jeff to give us a quick update on the upcoming Anarchapulco conference, and Danny gives us a brief update on the Texas Bitcoin Conference in October. Both Jonathan and Jeff, as to be expected, give some very cogent answers to some difficult questions and also offer some brilliant and profound insights into the crypto space above and beyond.

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  • 07-30-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” our guests in studio include “Dances With Bitcoin” (a.k.a., Brian Deary, CSO of Factom) and Jimmy Song, veteran crypto developer with Paxos. We discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Cash hardfork, its history, and its diverse implications. We also briefly touch upon the Segwit2x fork coming in November. Complex but fascinating theoretical discussions about the future of Bitcoin.

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  • 07-26-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” we talk with Eric J. Anderson, a.k.a., “Eijah,” about his ongoing “Demonsaw” project that he has made open-source and is retiring. We talk about his latest project Titan, and the launch party he is cohosting during Defcon on July 27th. (Additional Eijah audio from that launch party will be attached to the show, so listen all the way to the end.) We also talk about his desire to take on encrypted-messaging app “Signal”, which he says isn’t nearly as secure or private as it should or could be, and he wants to create a truly secure alternative.

    Trace Mayer joins the discussion as we talk about ICO’s (Initial Coin Offerings) and the Ethereum hack, and Trace makes some very insightful points about the events surrounding that hack and whether certain facts indicate incompetence or malfeasance on the part of those behind the Pulse wallets that got compromised. We also briefly discuss the implementation of BIP91 and Segwit2X, and whether a Bitcoin hard or soft work is still a possibility. Danny, Eijah, and Trace are all in Las Vegas getting ready for DefCon.


  • 07-23-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show” Matthew Carano of SwarmCity joins us to fill us in on what SwarmCity is all about for listeners who may have joined the show since we last talked about SwarmCity a while ago, and he tells us about some new developments that are in the works concerning SwarmCity as well. He always gives us a breakdown of the recent Ethereum hack to the tune of $32 million, of which SwarmCity was one of the victims. We also discuss the Bitcoin block-size issue and Matthew’s rather minority perspective on Bitcoin, one which caused him to put his money where his mouth is.


  • 07-19-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” we talk to our first-hour guest journalist and author Brian Patrick Eha about his new book “How Money Got Free: Bitcoin and the Fight for the Future of FInance,” We discuss his background in journalism and how he first got into crypto,, and then he details the circumstances surrounding the first article about Bitcoin that he ever wrote, for which he interviewed the likes of Charlie Shrem, Ira Miller, Erik Voorhees, Roger Ver, and others during their days at BitInstant, and which article became the basis for his current book. We discuss media bias and distortion when it comes to Bitcoin and major Bitcoin players, and we have a conversation about the philosophy and economics behind BItcoin. We then fast-forward to get his take on the future of Bitcoin in light of the block-size issue and other things, and as well as on the viability and usefulness of altcoins.

    In the second hour we interview Joel Valuenzela of Dash Force, one of the new Dash “sub-DAO’s,” and its related Youtube channel, “Dash Force News.” We discuss his long-standing Austrian School/sound money background as well as his entry into crypto, and he explains why is such a strong believer in Dash and why and how he got more directly involved in the Dash digital cash project. He turns us on to Bitcart.io, in which you can buy Amazon.com giftcards for a 15% discount but only using Dash, and he informs us about the number and types of businesses that already accept Dash, a surprisingly large number. He also briefly details how he lives on Dash alone. Danny also joins us from his second trip across the country to promote Dash and crypto to cannabis businesses, while he gives us a brief rundown of the current cannabis conference he is attending.


  • 07-12-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” Gideon Gallasch comes on the program to inform us about the upcoming “Blockchain Hotel” conference. Then Steven Sprague, CEO and Founder of Rivetz, is our second guest on the show and gives us the low-down on Rivetz’s unique, cutting-edge security technology and tells us Rivetz’s upcoming ICO. Our third guest is Paras, owner of LOL liquor stores in San Antonio. More than just a liquor store, they sell vapeware, CDB and terpine oil, U-Haul truck rentals, and can even ship you liquor in the state of Texas if you are over 21. More importantly, Danny was there last week and purchased $100 worth of goods in Dash. The store also offers a Bitcoin ATM, which apparently drives as much as 300 people in foot traffic every month. A great all-around business but also a great crypto highlight if you live in Central Texas.


  • 07-09-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” “Dances With Bitcoin,” a.k.a., Brian Deery, CSO of Factom, sits with us in studio to talk with Skype-in guest and software engineer Jameson Lopp.

    The topic for discussion is Craig Wright’s recent speech. Brian Deery gives us a brief history of Craig Wright and Bitcoin, and then he has several clips from that speech and several pre-written questions to present to Jameson to get his take on Craig Wright’s assertions during that speech. An interesting question-and-answer session ensues, and Jameson has some very enlightening responses.


  • 07-05-17 The Crypto Show

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    On Tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” we interview the creator of Dash and the head of Dash Labs, Evan Duffield. We discuss the Dash Evolution Roadmap, including improvements to the wallet and some interesting hardware components that Evan envisions being a part of the network. All in all, it’s a very interesting show.

    Then we interview Michael, Founder and CSO of Permaclone, a company that makes reusable, sterilizable cloning collars and AeroBlock™ Filters for the cannabis industry, among other products yet to be announced. He discusses his background in the cannabis industry and the utility of his products, as well as some other interesting tidbits.


  • 07-02-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” we interview none other than Roger Ver to discuss the recent controversial talk by Craig Wright, the self-professed Satoshi Nakamoto, at the recent “The Future of Bitcoin” conference. We discuss Craig Wright’s scathing criticisms of the core devs and Segregated Witness, and his proposed solutions for the block-size issue and his take on Bitcoin scalability. Frank Bacon joins us for the entire show, and in the second hour we focus on him and his opinions about Craig Wright’s speech, altcoins, and other things. This is a must-hear, must-see show (there is video) about one of the most important speeches in recent Bitcoin history.


  • 06-28-17 The Crypto Show

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    On Tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” Danny has returned to Denver with Matt Monsour of “Ink It Over.” Our guests in studio are “Dances With Bitcoin,” a.k.a., Brian Deary, Chief Scientist of Factom, and Marco Pierbaum, formerly of Coinvoice and currently with the development team of Decred (decred.org).

    At this time post recording the Dash ATM is up and running at 2110 Gilpin st. Denver Co. Blocks from Denver University and right next-door to Starbuds a local cannabis dispensary.

    Matt cracks us up and informs us that his new Bitcoin/Dash ATM is having some difficulty with respect to the set-up process, but that Matt will have a tech buddy of his assist in getting it fully operational. We then discuss a little about the cannabis industry and Ethereum and crypto.

    Marco regales us with the details behind the cryptocurrency project “Decred,” going into detail concerning its voting operations. Brian asks many pointed questions concerning the project, and we barely get a chance to discuss Ethereum. This show ends up being a lot of fun while being highly informative about a powerful crypto creeping below the surface that many might be aware of but probably should be keeping an eye on.


  • 06-18-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show”, we interview Arman, Regional Director for Unsung.org in Seattle. He will be teaming up with Danny tomorrow to feed the homeless at “Tent City” in Seattle. Arman also reminds our listeners of his day last year feeding the homeless thanks to Dash and Unsung.org. We also discuss Nerdcore music that Arman composes, the future and price fluctuations of cryptocurrencies, and other stuff. Danny and I then discuss G. Edward Griffin’s “Red Pill Expo” taking place next week in Bozeman, Montana and the excellent speakers’ lineup.


  • 06-14-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show” we interview internationally renowned speaker, author, and liberty and cryptocurrency advocate Terry Brock.

    We discuss Terry’s background and how he became a speaker and liberty lover and how people can more effectively spread the message of liberty by using simple techniques that recognize and accommodate human psychology. Terry gives us his opinion on the future of Bitcoin and the block-size issue as well as his opinion on Dash, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Terry also updates us on his new educational website brockonblockchain.com.

    Danny is still in San Francisco due to auto issues, but it has given him the opportunity to attend NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. Where 200+ companies are represented, and Danny has made many connections to promote Dash and Bitcoin adoption. He should be on the road again tomorrow after he attends the last day of the conference. He will be attending the Red Pill Conference next week.


  • 06-11-14 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” our first guest is Sherry Peel Jackson, businesswoman, author, speaker, former CPA, former IRS agent, former political prisoner, and IRS/income tax protestor, who was featured in Aaron Russo’s film “America: From Freedom to Fascism.” She tells us about her experiences at the IRS, her time in jail and Congressman Ron Paul’s personal intervention on her behalf while behind bars, her adventures as a tax protestor, the several books that she has written, and her business and how it relates to tax protesting. She also explains the illegitimacy of the IRS and income tax, beginning with the faulty ratification of the 16th Amendment, the dubious passing of the Income Tax Act, and the non-existence of any specific law that compels Americans to pay an income tax.

    In the last two segments we talk to Scott of guncompensator.com. We discuss his online and brick-and-mortar gun parts and accessories business and his clientele, California laws towards guns and the State’s business environment, how he met Danny and got introduced to the GhostGunner, and the GhostGunner’s immediate popularity and success once he signed on to become a distributor.


  • 06-07-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” our guest is Julia Tourianski of www.bravetheworld.com and the Youtube channel “bravetheworld.” Before we talk to her, however, Danny updates us on his recent arrival to San Francisco, where he has already met up with Julia. Despite some automotive troubles, Danny has been able to stay on track with his trip, and he gives us a quick review of his success in getting Gun Compensator, LLC, in Torrence, California, to become a distributor for the GhostGunner, and already several have sold. Danny also has an owner of a dispensary verbally on board to get a Bitcoin/Dash ATM.

    Julia joins us from her new home in San Francisco to introduce the world to the new material that she is creating on her website and channel. She also regales us with some interesting personal anecdotes about her time already in San Francisco, and how they indicate the political climate there and throughout the rest of the country.

    We then have a long discussion about the price and future of Bitcoin, as well touch upon the block-size debate, and Julia answers questions I have about the incentives involved for owners of nodes and for the Bitcoin core developers. I also mention her awesome T-shirts available at her website, and Julia announces that she will be appearing at PorcFest.


  • 06-04-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” we interview none other than Erik Voorhees, founder and CEO of Shapeshift, about Shapeshift’s new product Prism, the world’s first trustless asset portfolio. We discuss its cool features, impact on the market, and additional implications that widespread adoption of the platform could have on the crypto space. We also discuss the future of Bitcoin and altcoins and the recent run-up in prices.

    In the second hour Lynn Ulbricht joins us on the second anniversary of the sentencing of her son, Ross Ulbricht, the alleged Dread Pirate Roberts, in The Silk Road trial. We go over the miscarriage of justice many times over that was his trial, sentencing, and the rejection of his appeal, and we discuss what options he may have left for seeking the freedom that he deserves.


  • 05-31-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” Danny successfully signs on board a gun shop owner to be a Ghost Gunner distributor in the L.A. area. Danny is currently in El Segundo, California, near LAX, waiting to take the next leg of his trip to the bay area.

    Fred Constantinesco sits in with us to discuss various topics with us, including trends he’s witnessed at the Dallas Bitcoin meetup he hosts.

    Brian Hoffman from Open Bazaar joins us to play a rap parody video of the Bitcoin debate between Roger Ver of Bitcoin Unlimited and John Dilley of Blockstream, a debate that Danny and I M.C.ed while at the Anarchapulco Conference back in February, and tells us about his experience at the Consensys conference in New York. We also discuss with him the future of Bitcoin and the resolution of the block-size issue, the proliferation of ICO’s, and a recent development with Open Bazaar.


  • 05-28-17 The Crypto Show

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    On tonight’s episode of “The Crypto Show,” Danny makes it to the offices of Bitcoin wallet-maker Airbitz alongside that company’s former COO and continued collaborator Will Pangman, who updates us on some of the projects he’s currently working on, including tokens, smart contracts, and Lamium, the first decentralized Bitcoin invoice payment service. Will also gives us an overview of Consensus Conference 2017 that just took place in New York. We also discuss the run-up in crypto prices and how that is related to all the new interest and money flooding into the space.

    Danny then updates us on what has happened thus far in his journey to spread the word to cannabis businesses about Dash and Bitcoin and also gives us a glimpse into upcoming legs of his journey. Danny was successfully able to get a gun shop on board as a distributor for Defense Distributed’s GhostGunner, another exciting development on his trip.