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In this video, recorded on April 14, 2024, during a patron livestream Q&A session, Andreas explains how the halving works, debunks popular halving myths, and discusses how this halving is different from the rest. 00:00 Hello and Welcome to Halving 2024 00:22 What is the halving? 00:43 Four previous halvings: 2009, 2012, 2016, 2020 01:43 Myths and facts 02:00 Bitcoin does not exist as a unit of...

Let's start with the discount code, to save you the hassle of scrolling. If you're a patron, get your 90% off coupon at https://patreon.com/aantonop . If you're not a patron, use coupon code 50percentLN to get 50% off of the Blockchain Commons Smart Custody Book at the aantonop shop. Learn more about the book at https://aantonop.com/shop/ In this video Andreas explains a bit about t...

In the February 2024 patron Q&A, Andreas answered questions related to DCA (dollar cost averaging) purchasing and avoiding dust (too small to move due to fees) transactions. The question made a great point - which was how to balance the competing mantras: (1) buy using DCA, which means buying small amounts each week regardless of price, (2) don't leave bitcoin on an exchange, and (3) don&...

During the February 2024 Patreon Q&A, someone asked if owning bitcoin through an ETF is better than self custody. Referencing his epic talk "Currency Wars 2" Andreas explains why ETFs are like staying home on a VR headset - you're not even on the boat. Watch Currency Wars 2: https://youtube.com/live/stN03wk_Wzs Watch Currency Wars 1: https://youtu.be/Bu5Mtvy97-4 COMMENT below an...

This is a short video excerpt from Andreas popular "Infrastructure Inversion" talk where he discusses being a new driver, in a new automobile, driving on roads designed for horses. This relates directly to the idea of bitcoin being forced to use the infrastructure designed for banks. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSC...

This short video is an excerpt from Andreas' "Infrastructure Inversion" talk, where he explains how new technologies must run on infrastructure built for their predecessors. This is the same in bitcoin, as we see regulators and incumbents trying to fit bitcoin into the same old box. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! S...

COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN this YouTube channel to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBY...

In this short video excerpt from aantonop's January 2024 Q&A session, Andreas explains that there's no one magic tool to make you 100% secure. Instead security is a matter of probabilities, balancing people, process, and tools. If you'd like to learn more about self custody, check out aantonop's Path to Self Custody Workshop Bundle, with a 14 day money back guarantee. You&#...

In this short excerpt from the January 2024 Q&A session, Andreas revisits the concept of finding crypto in the couch cushions. As part of your January audit, you might discover some bitcoin or other cryptocurrency left on an old exchange account or even an old software or hardware wallet. As Andreas explains, some people have even found a college fund! Wishing you the best of luck in your audi...

This video is an excerpt from the January 2024 Q&A session focused on self-custody. A Janary audit is an excellent tool for ensuring and improving the security of your bitcoin and other crypto assets. Take a moment to consider starting your January audit today. Join the patreon community and learn more about audits and self custody: https://patreon.com/aantonop COMMENT below and let us know wh...

There has been a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to multisig. When it's a good idea to use and when it's not. Like any tool, in the right hands it becomes an excellent way to achieve your goals; in the wrong hands, using it can lead to disaster. In this video, Andreas clarifies when it's a good idea, and a not so good idea, for you to use multisig as part of your bitcoin and c...

As January is a great time to do a security audit of your bitcoin and other cryptoassets! We'll be releasing some short videos soon from Andreas' January 2024 Q&A for patrons all about Self Custody. Often, when people start really looking at their crypto security, they realize they aren't as far along the path of self custody as they hoped. To help YOU move forward in your self...

This short is taken from Introduction to Bitcoin, one of Andreas most popular talks and the first chapter in his best selling book, The Internet of Money Volume One. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?s...

This video is a short taken from Introduction to Bitcoin, which has more than 1m views. It's also the first video in the book, The Internet of Money, one of Andreas best selling books! COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

In this video, Andreas answers the question "What are Pinning Attacks and Should We Fear Them?" First, he describes what pinning attacks are and why a solution isn't as easy as it might seem. Balancing censorship and denial of service network attacks, Andreas explains these technical issues in his usual clear and easy to understand way. Andreas regularly answers questions on livestr...

Keep It Simple Security or KISS is the topic of this video. Too often we see people losing their crypto because they created security systems that exceeded their technical ability, so Andreas encourages you to keep things simple - seriously! This video is an excerpt from the March 2023 patron Q&A session. If you'd like to participate in the Q&A, then become a patron at https://www.pat...

In this video from aantonop's June 2023 Q&A session, Andreas answers the question, "What is the best use case for multisig?" Watch and learn why multisig is no longer the best option for most individuals. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications:...

In June 2023, Andreas was asked if Bitcoin is intentionally ignorant of traditional monetary policy. Here's the answer. COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN this YouTube chann...

Our friend, Chris, recently lost some bitcoin because they used a non-random seed (accidentally). Watch this video to understand what happened and avoid losing your bitcoin in the same way. FYI - Chris did give us permission to discuss this on the Q&A session and also to share it with the YouTube audience. He is hoping that you won't make the same mistake he did. COMMENT below and let us...

Back in 2016? Andreas did a talk about how cars may eventually pay for their own maintenance and parking using cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. And how they could eventually end up effectively owning themselves through a series of plausible events. In this clip from his June 2023 patron question and answer session, he discusses that idea again - combined with the use of AI. COMMENT below and let us...

Recently, Ledger, the hardware wallet company, rolled out a new key recovery service called Ledger Recover. The community has a lot of questions about this service and has been asking Andreas for his take on the situation. In this livestream, Andreas and Jameson Lopp discussed the issue. As a reminder, all of these statements are opinion only based upon current knowledge. Follow Jameson at https:/...

Ever wondered if your hardware wallet has an expiration date like your favorite craft beer? Well, prepare for some surprising revelations! In this video, Andreas unravels the misconceptions around hardware wallets and their lifespan. The secret lies in the seed phrases - join us to find out more! This video is an excerpt from Andreas' monthly Q&A session where he answers questions about b...

This short video was taken from Andreas' April 2023 Q&A for patrons, in response to a question about the effects of CBDCs on privacy and the freedoms promised by open finance tools, like bitcoin. Video summary: Today, we're stepping into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, CBDCs are centrally controlled, and they c...

This Q&A is an excerpt from an answer Andreas gave during the March 2023 Q&A session for patrons. The question was related to the large reorg that happened during Bitcoin's early days and specifically what happened to the transactions that weren't actually confirmed. During the answer, it became clear that people needed clarification as to what "the" mem pool actually i...

This video is an excerpt from the patron-only March 2023 Q&A session where various patrons asked about NFTs, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and much more. In this section, Andreas discusses the well-known scam where an NFT owner will churn demand by purchasing their own tokens in an effort to create the illusion of demand. Don't fall victim to this scam. COMMENT below and let us know what you think o...