The very first thing that attracted me to Bitcoin was that I thought it was very unusual and interesting.I would also like to hear what first attracted you to bitcoin?
How did you first hear about it?
Are you still involved with Bitcoin for the same reasons today?
What future aspect of Bitcoin has you the most excited?
I'm not a fan of censorship - particularly on Reddit which is self-censoring to some degree. If something is upvoted it is generally relevant. If 35 of the 40 top posts are about XT, BIP 101 or kitten photos then the audience has spoken. Despite its problems, Reddit is pretty good at having the crowd bring relevant things to the top --- so having any mod attempt to overrun that is not effective.Hi Bruce,
Thank you for doing this. What is your opinion on what's happening in /r/bitcoin censorship. Do you think bitcoinxt is a viable solution?
Hello Bruce,
what are you future plans on Bitcoin ecosystem?
How you see all this after few years?
And what you think, in which direction to move ?
( I am small software development firm, and asking from this position)
Taras
I would definitely love to attend Anarchapulco ! I have some family needs which require me to travel a bit less but I should know soon.Hi Bruce, I'm Nathan T. Freeman on Facebook. And I bet you can guess my question: what are you doing in mid-February?
Also, given your track record on predicting the outcome of attempted regulation of digital currency (eg: BitLIcense) what do you think is the best strategy to avoid government meddling in Bitcoin?
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for all your wonderful contributions to the Bitcoin ecosystem, and for always speaking out in support of what you think is right.
Previously on twitter you alluded to a major announcement:
https://twitter.com/brucefenton/status/ ... 3933529088
What is it?
Just in case, I also submitted this thread to see how people vote on it at: /r/Bitcoin
I'd definitely love to see the foundation work with W3C. If anyone (maybe you!) wants to volunteer at the foundation to be our rep on this, act as a liaison and spearhead this, that would be great!Firstly, many thanks for agreeing to take part in this AMA. It's really fantastic to see so many of the big names in bitcoin coming here to engage in these sessions. And very well done to Roger for organising it all.
It was recently announced on Bravenewcoin.com that the W3C were building bitcoin into their Web Payments standards1. The Chairman of the Web Payments Community Group, Manu Sporny, issued a request for assistance2 in getting some form of bitcoin representation in ......
I was way off for my prediction of the closing price in 2014 (I said 3000)!Hi Bruce, thanks for doing this AMA. I know this may be sort of a taboo question, but it's always fun to see answers. Where do you see the price of Bitcoin in 1,5, and 10 years; and how do you see adoption playing out, a sharp exponential rise or more a more linear one? Also, do you think there must be a battle between the people and governments in order for bitcoin to succeed, or will we see governments fully prepared to allow this technology to flourish? thanks.
Thank you, Bruce.I'd definitely love to see the foundation work with W3C. If anyone (maybe you!) wants to volunteer at the foundation to be our rep on this, act as a liaison and spearhead this, that would be great!Firstly, many thanks for agreeing to take part in this AMA. It's really fantastic to see so many of the big names in bitcoin coming here to engage in these sessions. And very well done to Roger for organising it all.
It was recently announced on Bravenewcoin.com that the W3C were building bitcoin into their Web Payments standards1. The Chairman of the Web Payments Community Group, Manu Sporny, issued a request for assistance2 in getting some form of bitcoin representation in ......
1- Max is a great guy, I got to spend a little time with him in the Isle of Mann. If what he means is that Bitcoin needs a more harsh, fierce activist organization -- I'd definitely agree. I'd actually like to see the Bitcoin Foundation be more neutral in dealing with things like regulation. It would be great if there was a really active and vocal opponent, but I dont think it will be us.Bruce,
1) What do you think of Max Keiser's recent comment on twitter that bitcoin needs a 'Sinn Fein like organization' and do you think that the Bitcoin Foundation could provide a solution?
Given Jamie Dimon's recent comments on bitcoin, surely someone out there should be retaliating and calling for these banksters to be jailed (for multiple scandals/ failures to implement controls etc) as Iceland have done and then calling for these banks to have licences revoked and be closed down?
2) Do you think the Foundation should be looking to find government grants to set up an Innovation Lab to fund core dev? (eg Citi's Innovation Lab in Dublin which produced 'citicoin' is entirely funded by grants, so if taxpayers are paying for banks' research into blockchain solutions, then surely they would be happier to fund bitcoin core dev?)
3) Do you own any physical bitcoins and do you see them as a a useful solution to enable people to be able to 'get into' / purchase their first bitcoin?
I'm still involved but nearly totally focused on the Bitcoin Foundation -- Bitcoin Association is now run by Greg Simon who is a great guy, Bitcoiner and a capable leader. I stepped down when I took the ED role at the foundation --- one of these groups is too much work...two would be impossible!Hi Bruce,
What's the status with Bitcoin Association?
And BTW, thanks for your help with Bitcoin Association!Hi Bruce,
What's the status with Bitcoin Association?
Sure!Hi Bruce,
Thanks for doing the AMA! Can you give us details on the Bitcoin Foundation, what is the status of it these days. What is the main focus, where are the priorities, what is the purpose of the foundation now that it has changed so much in the past year? Do you see in the foreseeable future that the foundation will continue forward? Also, what is the foundation doing about the blocksize debate?
Thanks.
I answered a similar question above. I dont see Blockstream in a negative way -- without them we cant assume that the money to pay these devs would simply be paid by someone else....as so few efforts now work to pay for development.Hi Bruce,
what's your opinion about the conflict of interest created by Blockstream hiring most of the core devs?
What are the possible solution to avoid this kind of conflict of interest in the Bitcoin ecosystem?
Thanks
Could you speak about barriers to Bitcoin adoption in emerging markets specifically, and how those barriers are being overcome.
In other words, what have you seen in the works to help Bitcoin evolve from being merely a first-world toy, so to speak.
I would guess the barriers are things like access to technology, regulatory issues, and awareness.
You speak of your many travels and I'd like to hear your insights on this. Thank you.
1- Max is a great guy, I got to spend a little time with him in the Isle of Mann. If what he means is that Bitcoin needs a more harsh, fierce activist organization -- I'd definitely agree. I'd actually like to see the Bitcoin Foundation be more neutral in dealing with things like regulation. It would be great if there was a really active and vocal opponent, but I dont think it will be us.Bruce,
1) What do you think of Max Keiser's recent comment on twitter that bitcoin needs a 'Sinn Fein like organization' and do you think that the Bitcoin Foundation could provide a solution?
Given Jamie Dimon's recent comments on bitcoin, surely someone out there should be retaliating and calling for these banksters to be jailed (for multiple scandals/ failures to implement controls etc) as Iceland have done and then calling for these banks to have licences revoked and be closed down?
2) Do you think the Foundation should be looking to find government grants to set up an Innovation Lab to fund core dev? (eg Citi's Innovation Lab in Dublin which produced 'citicoin' is entirely funded by grants, so if taxpayers are paying for banks' research into blockchain solutions, then surely they would be happier to fund bitcoin core dev?)
3) Do you own any physical bitcoins and do you see them as a a useful solution to enable people to be able to 'get into' / purchase their first bitcoin?
2- I personally would not likely be in favor of government grants for foundation work - I dont like the idea of using taxpayer money for something like this. If someone else pursued and received a grant we'd certainly consider accepting funds -- But, at least personally, I prefer to work with private enterprise and dont agree with use of taxpayer funds for anything other than defense of life and property
3- I dont own physical bitcoins but I really like them - they are useful to get people involved -- but the tech with wallets is so easy that this is a great way to bring people on as well - last night I was a guest at a college class and gave a couple students $1 worth of Bitcoin each - its so easy
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