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 - Intro to Cam 4:58 - Articulating the bitcoin thesis outside of NGU 8:40 - Harnessing deflationary technology 13:53 - Founding Brickyard & transforming venture 26:00 - Efficiency & prudent capital allocation 33:00 - Bitcoin is the true cost of capital 38:15 - Sound money adoption begins with individuals 41:00 - Growth (via the internet) plus efficiency (via AI) 43:59 - A message from Onramp 44:15 - Leveraging deflationary tech like AI & bitcoin 48:00 - The future of venture fundraising 55:40 - Adoption curves & tipping points 1:02:33 - Synergies of bitcoin + AI 1:10:18 - Acceleration of technological evolution 1:13:05 - A new paradigm for bitcoin 1:19:00 - Recent investments & 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/