Crypto Authority

This week we have on the show, Douglas the CEO of ShiftCryptosecurity, the company behind the Digital Bitbox Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet. They have some exciting news as they have just released the Bitbox 2, the new and improved version of the Bitbox 1. The Bitxbox 2 comes with capitative touch, an OLED Display, USB-C, etc. We really enjoyed our chat with Douglas, hope you do too and look out for the Review!

2:44 - Why get into Crypto?

8:24 - What’s BitBox’s USP?

10:55 - How will Crypto change the world?

15:26 - The evolution of BitBox Wallets

27:00 - Supported coins

30:02 - Bitbox Announcement (BTC only wallet)

39:54 - Q&A

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The audio version of our popular Medium article 'What is Bitcoin.' 

- The flaws of the incumbent monetary system

- Why the world needs Bitcoin

- Explore BTC's fundamental traits including scarcity, unconfiscatability, universal inclusion, borderless access & open source nature.

- Finalise by summarising why Bitcoin has value

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This is a podcast we recorded back in February but only got a chance to release it now. We were hoping to release it with the Ledger Nano X review but we were only able to review it now due to Ledger Nano X production issues. So here it is hope you enjoy it! 

In this episode we chat with Eric Larcheveque about how he came across Bitcoin for this first time and how he decided to create "La Maison du Bitcoin" and then finally Ledger. We discuss the vision behind Ledger and their latest devices the Ledger Nano X but also their biggest competitor Trezor! Eric also take the time to give has his thoughts on Bitcoin and we even chat about his Valentines day plans! Haha Spicy!

0:00 - Introduction to Eric Larcheveque and Ledger

4:44 - How Eric found about BTC in 2011

6:36 - Thoughts on how BTC is progressing 

9:50 - The vision with Ledger

11:37 - How are consumers interacting with Ledger devices

14:38 - How do you store your recovery phrase/backup?

18:45 - Differences between the Ledger Wallets

21:17 - Security threat of integrating Bluetooth 

25:58 - Questions you guys asked

35:57 - Competition of Ledger

39:47 - Quickfire Q&A

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Today we hosted MICHAEL CARAS also known as the 'Bitcoin Rabbi' who is the author of "Bitcoin Money book" perhaps the only "Idiot proof" Bitcoin Book. 

• 0:00 The Bitcoin Money Book
• 2:30 It's not just for Kids
• 4:00 Are you an actual Rabbi?
• 5:00 Is Bitcoin Digital Gold?
• 6:10 Bitcoin and Judaism 
• 7:30 The idiot proof definition of Bitcoin
• 9:30 Why should you care about Bitcoin?
• 15:50 How does one write a book?
• 21:30 What did you enjoy the most about writing the book?
• 28:30 Elevator Pitch of the book
• 29:40 Quick Fire Q&A

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In this episode we have a chat with Monoliths' CEO Mel and discuss how Monolith (formerly TokenCard) stand out from their competitors, some of the barriers they faced creating the world's first decentralised crypto-debit card & how they intend to make every Ethereum Asset spendable via the Monolith card. A killer episode that we hope you guys enjoy! Enormous thanks to Mel for taking the time to come on the show, being a fantastic guest and creating a revolutionary product! We owe you a beer sir....which we intend to pay with a Monolith of course.

1:00- What is Monolith and how it can allow you to live the decentralised dream!

3:20- How is Monolith different from competitors like Wirex and Tenx?

8:01- Problems that have been encountered and how they have been resolved?

10:00- Why you decided to create Monolith?

15:20- Why create a platform based on Ethereum?

20:20- Where is Monolith now available?

23:10- Why only release the Monolith app on IOS?

25:00- Why have you gone non-custodial and how has this gone down with the FCA?

28:00- Why Visa vs Mastercard?

30:10- Do users have to pay a fee to use Monolith?

31:20- Users pay a TKN fee, how will users benefit from this fee in the future?

35:30- Quickfire Q&A

40:50- Where can you find you Mel and Monolith?

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Join us as we explore the history of the internet and delve into the newest wave which we are entering, Web 3.0. With smart contracts, blockchain technology and other empowering technologies, we are laying the foundations for Web 3.0 and we couldn't be more excited to share this episode with you guys. Enormous thanks to Hashoshi, you can find him on YouTube. HIGHLY recommend checking him and this episode out.

4:55 - The History & Evolution of the internet

8:40 - Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0 vs Web 3.0

14:00 - Felix gets confused

14:50 - Disadvantages of current Web

18:32 - Web 3.0 & the problems it solves

22:09 - Smart Contracts and their role

27:27 - Who will Web 3.0 impact the most

31:36 - Q&A

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In this episode we discuss the Trezor Corazon, a luxury version of the Trezor T Hardware Wallet made by Satoshi Labs. The Trezor Corazon is a joint venture between a company specialising  in luxury products, Gary Singapore and Satoshi Labs the company behind the Trezor Hardware Wallets! In this episode we speak with the CEO of Gary Singapore to discuss the Corazon's amazing design and craftmanship!

[0.57 - Intro]

[1:52 - What is Gray]

[4:31 - Gray + Trezor Collab]

[8:30 - x3 Premium Trezor products]

[10:10 - Cheaper products?]

[10:27 - Why Titanium?]

[13:07 - What PVD Coating is]

[14:55 - Future Crypto Plans]

[18:10 - Crypto in Singapore]

[21:51 - Q&A]

Litecoin & LTC. That is what this episode is all about. Felix has a chat with Andrew about the role of Litecoin within the Cryptocurrency space.

Is it designed to replace BTC? Is it designed for micropayments? Or, was it made to compliment BTC? Andrew answers these questions in this half an hour long conversation. I hope you guys enjoy it!

0:00 - Intro to Litecoin

2:30 - Litecoin vs Bitcoin Facts

5:45 - How is LTC more efficient?

13:00 - Disputes within Litecoin community

16:30 - Innovation in Litecoin

20:50 - Quick Fire Q&A

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We sat down with the infinitely curious Misir Mahmudov to explore what 'Money' is and how Bitcoin scores as a money. We touch on a whole score of things such as fascinating previous forms of money, inflation vs deflation and whether BTC is better suited to serve as a store of value or a means of exchange. Misir's way of simplifying complex themes and using comprehensible examples is why we were so desperate to sit down and have a chat with him. Hope you guys enjoy this one!  (apologies for the audio imperfections; we tried our best to soothe them) 

1:17 - Intro

4:12 - History of Money + Features of Money

20:57 - Is Bitcoin 'sound money?'

29:45 - Store of Value vs Medium of Exchange

37:57 - Q&A

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Coming at you with an episode about the potential for blockchain-inspired ledgers within the healthcare industry. Was super fortunate to sit down and record this with an industry expert, Jason Williams (Co-Founder at Morgan Creek Digital, CEO of PRTI, seller of lambos and above all, a great guy).

1:19 - Who is Jason Williams?

4:09 - Unique mining business

5:39 - What the present Healthcare system looks like

10:46 - Digital Revolution in Healthcare

13:22 - Consumer empowerment 

16:29 - Blockchain promises increased coordination 

18:41 - Limitations of Blockchain in Healthcare

23:59 - Q&A 

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In this Podcast we have a chat with Alan and Rok from Real Security, the company behind the BC-Vault Hardware Wallet. In this episode we have chat with the guys about the development of the BC-Vault, its unique features compared to the competition and why it is one of the best kept secrets in the Crypto-space! Most people have not heard about the BC-Vault yet it is available to buy and it is in our opinion the best hardware wallet out there right now!

0:00- The BC-Vault

1:21 - Alen & Rob's background

7:01 - Why create the BC Vault?

10:55 - Few benefits of the BC Vault

12:52 - What is the BC Vault?

22:39 - What is a Hardware Wallet?

30:39 - "Wallets are for pocket money. Vaults are for safe keeping."

34:11 - Security of BC Vault

43:38 - Has anyone hacked the BC Vault?

51:40 - Q&A

In this episode we have a chat with Alan Salamun the CTO of Real Security a company specialising in cyber-security. Alan is not only a cyber security expert for over 20 years but is also part of the team behind the BC Vault, one of the best Hardware Wallets currently in the market for storing your Cryptocurrencies. So as an expert in the field of cyber security and Cryptocurrency Hardware wallets, we had a chat on the latest security vulnerabilities in the Trezor Hardware wallets, revealed by Ledger a few days ago. So do you need to worry? Is your Crypto safe on a Trezor Hardware Wallet?

0:00 - Ledger reveals the Vulnerabilities of the Trezor Hardware Wallet 

1:20 - Were Ledger and Trezor working together in identifying these vulnerabilities?

2:30 - Vulnerability Supply Chain Attack

3:45 - Cloned Trezor Hardware Wallets from China

4:45 - Vulnerability Software Crappy Attack

8:15 - Vulnerability Side Channel Attack Pin

12:50 - Vulnerability Side Channel Attack Scalar Multiplication

14:50 - Vulnerability Surprise Concluding Attack

21:40 - Ledger's Chrome Plugin Vulnerability

23:30 - Trezor Reciprocates Ledger's Love?

24:40 - Ledger Nano X, Bluetooth and it's Vulnerabilities

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This week we took a look at the Cryptotag, a premium device used for storing your Hardware Wallet recovery seed. The Cryptotag is made of titanium, it is fireproof up to 1665 degrees celsius, bulletproof and erosion &corrosion resistant!

1:10 - How it all began for Steven

5:35 - Why CryptoTag?

6:50 - What is the CryptoTag?

8:40- Bit39 Protocol

9:50 - How does the CryptoTag work?

11:40 - How durable is it?

13:25 - How are CryptoTag different to competitors? 

14:10 - Thomas' thoughts on the product

15:38 - Future products coming

17:45 - Special offers for CryptoTag

20:00 - Q&A

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In this episode, we discuss Cryptocurrency Taxation with Will Bailey from CryptoTaxHelper, a platform that allows users to calculate how much Tax they have to pay based on the Cryptocurrency Trading that they do. Tune in to find out how you can reduce the amount of Tax you need to pay.

0:41 - What is the CryptoTax Helper

1:40 - UK Tax Legislation

3:31 - How and why Will launched MyHardwareWallet & then CryptoTaxHelper

4:18 - Who is CryptoTaxHelper supposed to help?

6:31 - When do you pay Tax on your Crypto gains? 

11:17 - Tip to reduces Crypto-Taxes

12:43 - Alternatives to CryptoTaxHelper

13:40 - Issues encountered with the venture

14:51 - How can listeners use the software?

15:14 - How is the pricing organised?

15:34 - Offers & discounts available?

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In this episode, we explore the Hardware Wallet industry with Will Bailey from MyHardwareWallet, a company that supplies Hardware wallets from different manufacturers to UK Consumers.

0:00-Who is Will and why he started Myhardwarewallet

0:48 - Who is Will and why he started Myhardwarewallet
3:10 - Second layer solutions on Ethereum
5:33 - Why enter the Hardware Wallet Business?
6:38 - Problems he encountered at the start
7:09 - Why use a Hardware Wallet?
8:46 - Which Hardware Wallet is your favourite?
10:47 - Consequences of losing a Hardware Wallet
12:21 - What's safer? Storing wealth in Hardware Wallets or with Banks?
13:37 - How does Crypto Payment work on your site?
14:55 - Q&A

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