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Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

⁠00:00⁠ - Introduction and Current Events in Bitcoin

⁠03:40⁠ - Trump's Bitcoin Treasury Announcement

⁠06:33⁠ - Market Reactions and Implications

⁠09:42⁠ - The Role of Institutional Investors

⁠12:43⁠ - Risks and Challenges in Bitcoin Investments

⁠15:53⁠ - Government Debt and Economic Policies

⁠18:47⁠ - Chamath's Insights on Spending Bills

⁠21:52⁠ - The Future of Bitcoin and Hard Assets

⁠24:26⁠ - Security Risks in the Crypto Space

⁠31:29⁠ - Navigating Risks in Bitcoin Custody

⁠33:49⁠ - Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption

⁠39:50⁠ - The Debate on Proof of Reserves

⁠45:44⁠ - The Importance of Multi-Institution Custody

⁠50:16⁠ - The Future of Financial Services with Multi-Institution Custody

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Links discussed:

⁠https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/27/djt-trump-media-bitcoin.html⁠

⁠https://cointelegraph.com/news/american-tourist-drugged-fake-uber-driver-robbed-123k-btc⁠

⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/05/25/bitcoin-torture-new-york-crypto/