Final Settlement E011: Founding Acropolis with Joe Ianni & Mason Carter

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 (Chief Strategy Officer 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 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating

5:54 - Introducing Acropolis

10:12 - A message from Onramp

10:55 - Backgrounds of Joe Ianni & Mason Carter

17:09 - Acropolis strategy & why now

21:21 - Custody, advisory, & ancillary services

29:51 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

31:20 - Acropolis Advisory Team

33:42 - Ownership assurances & bitcoin as a settlement layer

39:20 - Disrupting the status quo of treasury management

47:54 - Accumulation strategies & consultation

53:10 - Incentivizing long-term thinking

57:56 - Nashville conference, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

1:00:56 - Wrapping up & looking ahead

1:04:31 - Outro

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