Good job Richard. Great interview. I do agree with some of the constructive criticism above (mainly on the traceability of each bitcoin, and about the SR matter). But it's great you emphasized on the bigger, long term picture and highlighted the innovative and revolutionary aspects of Bitcoin. Rather than going about the volatility (or the currency rate at all), recent exchange & online wallet hacks that have been in the news, and other rather uninteresting stuff that many others seem to dwell on so often.
Kudos, sir!
Topic: Finextra interview with IBM architect about Bitcoin (Read 6701 times)
Thank you so much for this fantastic interview. That is probably one of the most intelligent one I've seen in the last year.
You're really doing a demonstration that the potential of Bitcoin goes much further than what is being discussed right now. I hope that this will help journalists to speak of Bitcoin in a "less superficial" way and start thinking about what is being made possible with that technology.
You're really doing a demonstration that the potential of Bitcoin goes much further than what is being discussed right now. I hope that this will help journalists to speak of Bitcoin in a "less superficial" way and start thinking about what is being made possible with that technology.
a "government-controlled Bitcoin competitor" sounds like an oxymoron to me.
So is a government-controlled health insurance exchange site.Didn't stop them from trying though.
The question is whether IBM is throwing its lot with Bitcoin, or if they are fishing for a federal contract to build a US Government-controlled Bitcoin competitor.
is "building tools for financial institutions, corporations and law enforcement" too naive an assumption?
a "government-controlled Bitcoin competitor" sounds like an oxymoron to me.
The question is whether IBM is throwing its lot with Bitcoin, or if they are fishing for a federal contract to build a US Government-controlled Bitcoin competitor.
By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
proudhon!
are you back for good?
+1
Nice to see you're back.
is this video hosted somewhere else? wont load for me.
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It's now been posted to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDO7TDMlxsY&feature=c4-overview&list=UUYuBZVt_S82TGwoEgNqN8yg
I don't buy the idea that companies doesn't want to be related to a currency involved with crime.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.
It's about public opinion, which isn't always very rational.
You'll have to admit that Bitcoin still has a negative "hacker, criminal" image with many in the public.
Doesn't matter if the USD is the "most criminal currency" and the HSBC has been caught laundering billions for drug cartels.
Brilliant interview. One of the best ever.
It's getting plenty of views on IBM/banking now that it's up on that channel too.
It's getting plenty of views on IBM/banking now that it's up on that channel too.
I don't buy the idea that companies doesn't want to be related to a currency involved with crime.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.
Besides, btc is not involved in silk road, its the other way around.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.
Besides, btc is not involved in silk road, its the other way around.
top notch!
I know IBM is a supplier for financial institutions, but do you guys by any chance also make software for law enforcement (or plan to do so)?
I know IBM is a supplier for financial institutions, but do you guys by any chance also make software for law enforcement (or plan to do so)?
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Wauw, an amazing interview 
Thanks so much Richard. People like you make it happen.
Thanks so much Richard. People like you make it happen. 
Outstanding job, Richard.
A credible interview - thanks.
Thanks for sharing!
Great interview, brought a tear to my eye.
I believe the foundation keeps a list of "experts" available for interviews. You need to be added to the list.
I believe the foundation keeps a list of "experts" available for interviews. You need to be added to the list.
is this video hosted somewhere else? wont load for me.
thx~
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Not loading here either.
is this video hosted somewhere else? wont load for me.
thx~
thx~
By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
proudhon!
are you back for good?
cypher! I've sure missed you guys. I'm still gonna keep out of the spec forum, but, yeah, I think I'll be hanging around here a little more. I needed a break, and had a very busy summer.
great to see you back; in bull's clothing (you can't hide it).
did you buy back yet? only 1 day in BTC history where the price has closed higher than now!
I don't want to hijack this thread, but I'll just say that I'm happy with the decisions I've made this year.
By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications. Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!
proudhon!
are you back for good?
cypher! I've sure missed you guys. I'm still gonna keep out of the spec forum, but, yeah, I think I'll be hanging around here a little more. I needed a break, and had a very busy summer.
great to see you back; in bull's clothing (you can't hide it).
did you buy back yet? only 1 day in BTC history where the price has closed higher than now!
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