Final Settlement Connect with Onramp Connect with Early Riders Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media... Final Settlement is a biweekly podcast that explores the breadth & depth of the bitcoin thesis—its underlying mechanics, ongoing development, real-world applications, & emergent role as sound capital. We’ll cover current events, macro trends, investment insights, as well as our latest research on bitcoin and adjacent industries; and spotlight guests—builders, business owners, investors—to discuss their learnings from operating (or investing) with bitcoin as their hurdle rate. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (CSO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), Michael Tanguma (CEO at Onramp & Partner at Early Riders), & Liam Nelson (Partner at Early Riders), Final Settlement goes beyond the conventional view of bitcoin as mere “digital gold” and explores how this groundbreaking technology can benefit society by rearchitecting how value is transferred, verified, stored, and invested. 00:00-Welcoming Liam Nelson to Early Riders 05:10-The Shift from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin 09:51-Skepticism in Traditional Finance 11:00-Understanding Altcoins vs Bitcoin 12:57-The Complexity of Bitcoin Adoption 17:16-The Role of Constraints in Innovation 21:02-AI Developments and Market Implications 31:03-Geopolitical Implications of AI Open Sourcing 34:40-Inefficiencies in Business and Bitcoin's Role 36:59-TrumpCoin and the Digital Asset Task Force 39:21-The Impact of Executive Orders on Bitcoin Custody 41:19-The Future of Bitcoin Custody and Banking Challenges 49:53-The Role of Bitcoin in a Multipolar World 53:29-Sovereign Game Theory and Bitcoin's Growing Importance 56:23-The Finite Nature of Bitcoin and Market Dynamics 57:52-The Competitive Landscape of Bitcoin Adoption 01:05:54-Outro & Disclaimer Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.