Final Settlement E003: Rearchitecting the Internet with David King

Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Introduction to David 8:49 - Curiosity & exploring new technologies 15:17 - Open versus closed systems on the internet 20:55 - Content moderation & the pitfalls of centralization 30:20 - Encountering bitcoin 37:08 - Building layers atop a solid foundation 42:30 - A message from Onramp 42:46 - The social layers of technology 48:37 - New winners in the open-source digital landscape 55:06 - The architecture of Nostr 1:02:18 - Exploring new applications on Nostr 1:07:22 - The importance of talent & human capital 1:13:08 - Micropayments & the future of value exchange 1:21:57 - Current focus & wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/