Bitcoin's Origins and the Genesis Blockade

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • In this talk, Andreas recounts the origins of Bitcoin, the meaning of the message embedded forever in its genesis block, and how we figured out who the banks truly serve when there was no other choice. He also speaks about what happens when money stops working, why censorship resistance was one of Bitcoin's most valuable characteristics from the start, and what possibilities lay in store with a global, voluntary financial system.
    Chapters
    0:00 The Genesis story
    3:07 The economic system that we have is not serving people
    9:08 The internet hasn't brought us a financial system that connects everyone together
    11:17 This is why bitcoin needs to exist
    13:40 It's an opportunity to change the fundamental way that finance, money and banking works in the 21st century worldwide
    14:48 Why am I interested in bitcoin
    16:29 If we read how money works, we'd be terrified
    19:51 Currency represents nations
    25:01 What if money is a form of language
    26:38 This technology gives people choice
    This talk took place on August 6th 2018 as part of 'The Internet of Money Tour' at the Hilton Denver Inverness in Denver, Colorado: antonopoulos.com/event/arapah...
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    Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and respected figures in bitcoin.
    Follow on Twitter: @aantonop / aantonop
    Website: antonopoulos.com/
    He is the author of two books: “Mastering Bitcoin,” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin matters.
    THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1: www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-Mon...
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    MASTERING BITCOIN: www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Bi...
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    Outro Graphics: Phneep (www.phneep.com/)
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Komentáře • 144

  • @KennedyFinance
    @KennedyFinance Před 5 lety +20

    Andreas is the best. One day, we'll look back on videos like this and realize we had an intellectual giant in our midst. -Phil

  • @RusAlexPletnev
    @RusAlexPletnev Před 5 lety +58

    There is no word, how great this video is.

    • @FL4NKENSTEIN
      @FL4NKENSTEIN Před 5 lety

      I think I got a little dust in my eyes at the end of that. Not quite Rodger Ver but...

  • @CryptoMange
    @CryptoMange Před 5 lety +124

    Everyone should watch this video

  • @darrylsavage9049
    @darrylsavage9049 Před 5 lety +3

    No one can explain bitcoin better than Andreas.

  • @sansegkh
    @sansegkh Před 5 lety +17

    Hell of a speech. Incredibly inspiring. Always kill it with the last line.

  • @powerof9915
    @powerof9915 Před 5 lety +53

    "Destroyed currency to preserve the illusion of an economy" Wow, what a great summation of 2008 crisis

    • @cypherpunk1554
      @cypherpunk1554 Před 5 lety +3

      It's also a clever way of shaking down and controlling the masses.
      You see, as the value of the money decreases, the cost of goods and services increases.
      At the same time people loose jobs, take pay cuts and their savings are destroyed.
      As a result people are desperate again for any work, any pay, and any compromise of their hard won progress.
      While the people at the top are raking in the profits. Because the cost of everything has gone up lol.
      What a scam..😈

    • @carlob517
      @carlob517 Před 4 lety

      Yes that's the best summation I've ever heard or read about the aftermath of the GFC

  • @annmariesorensen250
    @annmariesorensen250 Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you! This helps those who need to understand how important this is to our world.

  • @autohog
    @autohog Před rokem +3

    Truly a beautiful presentation, I am so thankful and grateful.

  • @immanuelsegol829
    @immanuelsegol829 Před 5 lety +8

    I love watching his videos while working, its just so fun to listen to him, and his books are amazing constantly using them for reference when working.

  • @damienwins6185
    @damienwins6185 Před 5 lety +18

    Every speech by this man get's better and better. Nobody explains the importance of Bitcoin like Andreas. His talk will really help you rethink the current economic system and how corrupt it really is.
    I always feel that I've heard it enough, then I'm proven wrong immediately after listening.

  • @BladeRunner-td8be
    @BladeRunner-td8be Před 5 lety +3

    Andreas cares about what I care about so it is VERY interesting to listen to him speak. He's plugged into the same life electrical wall outlet as I am so almost every word that comes out of his mouth is interesting to me. So glad I found him so early on with my crypto/blockchain journey. Three cheers for my favorite person in this space !

  • @SurrenderPink
    @SurrenderPink Před 5 lety +17

    The Gospel According to Andreas! While political war criminals lord over and profit from nationalistic divisiveness (who drops the bombs that create ‘migrants’ in the first place?) the REAL issues of importance get ignored. Andreas is addressing these issues head on. We all benefit from such an articulate spokesman. As for me; having spent 25yrs on Wall St. you all have NO idea how the sausage is made. Pay attention to this man. He’s right; which makes him dangerous. Many thanks Andreas.

  • @samacumen
    @samacumen Před 5 lety +2

    One of the best concise speeches available on the free internet today!

  • @Brugllione
    @Brugllione Před 5 lety +8

    Thank you for providing content that I can show to friends/family that actually makes sense to them.

  • @FreeSpirit-0001
    @FreeSpirit-0001 Před 2 lety +1

    Sapere Aude ! Thanks for all the teachings Andreas ! Kudos to you !!!

  • @sh0ckerturb0
    @sh0ckerturb0 Před 6 lety +24

    Very inspiring Andreas, I love your work

  • @user-tn3jf1zi5q
    @user-tn3jf1zi5q Před 3 lety +2

    Your work is highly appreciated. Thank you very much Andreas!

  • @TravelNomad
    @TravelNomad Před 5 lety +4

    Such a brilliant speaker. Respect!

  • @ArtspiritNFT
    @ArtspiritNFT Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks for that great talk, keep doing what you do, greetings from Germany

  • @expressoclock267
    @expressoclock267 Před 5 lety +23

    Andreas you’re a legend. Just wanted to let you know that you introduced me into Bitcoin back in 2016. Yes I’ve made some nice profitz because of you but as you say, that’s not the point. You convinced me of a proper way out of the governmental economy. I can’t thank you enough

  • @CYI3ERPUNK
    @CYI3ERPUNK Před 5 lety +1

    everyone in the world needs to hear this speech... thank you andreas for being an awesome human being

  • @cypherpunk1554
    @cypherpunk1554 Před 5 lety +2

    I love your lectures. You describe #Bitcoin and it's potential so well. When I found #Bitcoin over 9 years ago I was stunned. I was a geek too. With an insatiable hunger for the Internet and the bleeding edge. Like you I was an idealist too. With an unrelenting dream of a just world where everyone had enough. I believed then, and still do believe that technology and the internet opens the door. And #Bitcoin leads the way..👍😀🗽

  • @kennybush2004
    @kennybush2004 Před 5 lety +17

    Trade wars adressed. Aantonop is good

  • @KudretBayram
    @KudretBayram Před 5 lety +1

    Wow. Just wow. Share this with the world. Everyone deserves to hear this.

  • @Digitalbux
    @Digitalbux Před 6 lety +1

    What a great lecture. I was lucky enough to enjoy this in person. Easily the Andreas's best video since "Introduction to Bitcoin". This is a must watch video for anyone who wants to under what makes bitcoin so different and unique. Why the technology is so important and will change the world, just as the internet already has.

  • @gansheit
    @gansheit Před 5 lety +1

    This is some real deep dive into why a system like bitcoin is overdue. Both thumbs up!

  • @ru42112
    @ru42112 Před 5 lety +2

    Best and easiest to understand video. Everyone needs to share this.

  • @fredi1356
    @fredi1356 Před 2 lety +2

    The ultimate educator.

  • @EGOS42
    @EGOS42 Před 5 lety

    One of your best. And the bar has been set so unfathomably high already!

  • @driver55
    @driver55 Před 3 lety +2

    This is a five star lesson on the global changes happening right now and why. About a power shift in humanity, from control & oppression, to liberation, independence, & free thought. Peaceful revolution, by opting out of the current economic & political order.
    -“Permit me to issue and control the money of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws...”-Mayer Anselm Rothschild

  • @tom5red
    @tom5red Před 5 lety +2

    Where everything is a lie, Speaking Truth is Revolutionary

  •  Před 5 lety +1

    Just beautiful. Thanks

  • @taladesign
    @taladesign Před 5 lety +4

    Very inspiring, thank you andreas

  • @jpr5792
    @jpr5792 Před 5 lety +1

    unbelivable, best speaker ever....

  • @DesKennyDublin
    @DesKennyDublin Před 5 lety +1

    Love your talks Andreas and agree with your ideas and ideals

  • @MrHarrilasagna
    @MrHarrilasagna Před 5 lety +2

    Thank You Andreas!

  • @getmorpheeus
    @getmorpheeus Před 5 lety

    Awesome talk! Once again...

  • @BitcoinNoddy
    @BitcoinNoddy Před 5 lety

    Awesome as always

  • @XaYaZaZa
    @XaYaZaZa Před 5 lety

    Excellent presentation!

  • @thedreamerisme6275
    @thedreamerisme6275 Před 5 lety +1

    this is fantastic

  • @deathmetaldxb
    @deathmetaldxb Před 5 lety

    This is Amazing ( as usual amazing)

  • @telltruthgoddance
    @telltruthgoddance Před 3 lety

    Simply explained!

  • @michael4383
    @michael4383 Před 5 lety +5

    1 thumbs down.. im sorry for this guy. andreas is a genius.

  • @fernando-2160
    @fernando-2160 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome Andreas :)

  • @theclaric
    @theclaric Před 5 lety

    Awesome !

  • @TinyMinecraftCreations

    So educational! Thanks heaps

  • @Needlestitch
    @Needlestitch Před 5 lety +3

    This is about the actual vision from the start that so many people appear to deny or cover up for their own interests.

  • @dpapa2175
    @dpapa2175 Před 4 lety +1

    please do a video about how banks (or preferably countries) borrow money. (or just one about how banking works in more details)

  • @theanimalix5877
    @theanimalix5877 Před 5 lety +1

    Give this man a medal!

  • @andrewpride5230
    @andrewpride5230 Před 5 lety

    This is brilliant

  • @gravelandstudio
    @gravelandstudio Před 5 lety

    Very very well said!

  • @ccerrato147
    @ccerrato147 Před 5 lety

    Inspiring!

  • @ryana6494
    @ryana6494 Před 5 lety +4

    Everytime you do a new talk on "Why Bitcoin?" you outdo yourself. No one explains it with the passion or the clarity that you do!

  • @np1663
    @np1663 Před 2 lety

    31.00 minute mark. Turkey. How right you were Andreas.

  • @jericooper7053
    @jericooper7053 Před 3 lety

    Andrea, you are a genius!

  • @zombiestation
    @zombiestation Před 5 lety +5

    Crypto... for the win!

  • @TheJourneyingEngineer
    @TheJourneyingEngineer Před 5 lety

    Watched this 3 times like a fave movie 🍿

  • @rustyshackelford6372
    @rustyshackelford6372 Před 5 lety +11

    Andreas Thank you for your work and everything you do for this cause. I never wanted to raise a child because I use to think the only way things would ever change was through bloodshed and a revolt against these overlords that hurt humanity. However not only am I now having a kid but I’m seeing the possibility of a better world thanks to bitcoin. My child will never have a bank account, will never know of those silly pieces of paper that have blood and drugs on them, that fund terrorists and all sorts of evil and corruption. Your talks have helped me see a better way, and give me real hope that my kid might just grow up in a world that’s better then the one I did. Keep up the great work!

  • @austingilbert3935
    @austingilbert3935 Před 5 lety +1

    The message in the genesis block was more pragmatic than philosophical. The software needed to demonstrate that a group of miners didn't collude to manufacture blocks prior to the public launch. In order to demonstrate the public launch was the first time the network was up and running, we had to tie it to a known point in time in the physical world in a verifiable way. We decided to use newspaper headlines which were easily accessible to all as the means to do this. IIRC, The Times of London was chosen because of proximity to UTC.

  • @crypto1509
    @crypto1509 Před 5 lety

    lots of love

  • @03Jan09
    @03Jan09 Před 5 lety

    Word.

  • @coezivul
    @coezivul Před 5 lety +1

    This man is just amazing (slow clap)

  • @alaa85hu
    @alaa85hu Před rokem

    Great video, by title is different than content

  • @nion456789
    @nion456789 Před 5 lety

    Smashed the like

  • @jordanroberts7931
    @jordanroberts7931 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This video aged like wine when looking at what happened with Russia and the SWIFT system.

  • @lastmanstanding5423
    @lastmanstanding5423 Před 3 lety

    Andreas just scratched the top layer of the meaning in the genesis block message.
    To understand the whole meaning you need to go deep in Austrian economic theory.
    Bitcoin is not created to "kill the banks", that's just the side effect. ;)
    But the fact it's so hard to see the whole message is one of the Bitcoin's strengths.
    Sneaky revolution...! :D

  • @chiefsittingstill6061
    @chiefsittingstill6061 Před 5 lety

    Do the marks on the map (in the outro image) indicate where Andreas has been publicly speaking about bitcoin & blockchain? Or does it signify something else? Anyone know?

  • @terrafarmer48
    @terrafarmer48 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤🙏☮️ Thank you tech geeks and computer nerds 🤓 Trust the Science 🔭

  • @MawaMaverick
    @MawaMaverick Před 5 lety +3

    It's really interesting that there was a message in the first bitcoin blockchain...so does this mean that bitcoin't strongest roots are based in England?

    • @d0palwh56
      @d0palwh56 Před 5 lety +3

      MAWA Analysis of SN’s writing style and his online schedule does suggest that he may have been based in the UK, but no one really knows.

  • @goodlifebdg
    @goodlifebdg Před 5 lety +1

    In my opinion, bitcoin will dominate.
    There will be other currencies, but they will not be used as money.
    As Andreas said in a video, other currencies will just be tool currencies / loyalty currencies / play currencies. Right now in our life we already have loyalty points, reards points, tokens to play games etc.

  • @nikoslykouresis2275
    @nikoslykouresis2275 Před 5 lety

    Share this!

  • @themistdu
    @themistdu Před 5 lety

    18% is the lowest percentage in the world for the unbanked? That´s not true. Norway, Finland, Denmark 0% unbanked, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Canada, Uk, Australia, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Estonia, Spain all have more than 96% of banked population. From the western countries the US is probably one with the biggest number of unbanked people, it´s indeed impressive. Apart from that major gap, always a pleasure hearing you Andreas!

  • @ldfgbnghcfhgvjbkhn
    @ldfgbnghcfhgvjbkhn Před 2 lety

    Merci à lamonnaie pour la traduction.

  • @mithumor4595
    @mithumor4595 Před 6 lety +3

    What was that 1971 Kissinger reference?

    • @mithumor4595
      @mithumor4595 Před 6 lety

      It is mentioned very briefly at 20:45

    • @aantonop
      @aantonop  Před 6 lety +17

      The agreement with the Saudis that created the "petrodollar": military protection in exchange for a pledge to never sell oil for anything other than USD.

    • @NoHandleToSpeakOf
      @NoHandleToSpeakOf Před 5 lety

      themarketmogul.com/petrodollar-american-hegemony-part-1/ more on that

  • @i.b.l.b5627
    @i.b.l.b5627 Před 5 lety

    Andreas your a fucking G STRAIGHT UP the way you speak is A talent bro. if this is the feeling people get from going to church, i get it now well kinda cuz that shit still loco. "dont trust verify" im gonna try and wake up the hood ninjas on this, i my self just recently took the red pill and the rabbit hole is a way different trip... better then noz or acid =) keep it pushing Andreas MAD RESPECT.... OH and Tone said RESPECT the 9 yooooo

  • @davidjeon9429
    @davidjeon9429 Před 5 lety +26

    a banker thumbs down the video hahaha

    • @tradom5843
      @tradom5843 Před 5 lety

      i know right who in the world could thumb down something like this lul.

  • @i.b.l.b5627
    @i.b.l.b5627 Před 5 lety

    LIKE AND SHARE

  • @vincentriddell
    @vincentriddell Před 5 lety

    Why did you sell out?

  • @michael2275
    @michael2275 Před 5 lety +1

    Languages consolidate over time due to network effect. They do not proliferate as you suggest. That analogy implies that 95% of the currency transactions would occur in 3-4 currencies. That seems more likely to me. Sure you can have 1000's but only a few will matter.

  • @lorenzoinpersona
    @lorenzoinpersona Před 5 lety

    0.30 , was called BITCOIN ----> a peer to peer electroinc cash (don't forget it)

  • @v4freedom
    @v4freedom Před 5 lety

    He should really team up with some good director and make a movie. It would be so interesting.

  • @Str8Orbiting
    @Str8Orbiting Před 5 lety

    Elastos.. You'll love it

  • @pierluigialbano2283
    @pierluigialbano2283 Před 5 lety

    Andrea please help me better understand your statement saying 16 million people in US (18%) don't have any banking facilities. 18% of 350 m = 60 m ... Could you please give us reference on where you found this information.
    Thank you

  • @TreRob-wz4xm
    @TreRob-wz4xm Před rokem

    No sleep currency devolops faster by simply pushing it to work better faster and smarter.

  • @danconnor8422
    @danconnor8422 Před 5 lety +1

    Id stll recommend keeping some gold coins burried deeply in tupperware 6ft under an obscure boulder on your uncles farm in Iowa.

  • @kennybush2004
    @kennybush2004 Před 5 lety

    Who isn't with those that brought the Internet, are not winners.

  • @Am0rPHiA
    @Am0rPHiA Před 5 lety

    This time technology is trying to change something bigger in the sense that the financial system is intertwined with the governance model , The division of "church and state" was an essential step toward improving civil rights and quality of life. Crypto, in turn, allows for the division of economics and state! Maybe future societies will look to the division of economics and state as an essential element of a free and modern world (all made possible by cryptocurrency).

  • @roadrunner8947
    @roadrunner8947 Před 5 lety +1

    I live in South Africa, and I earn bitcoin ✊

    • @np1663
      @np1663 Před 2 lety

      Lekker. Sweet like a lemon my china

  • @pumba6099
    @pumba6099 Před 2 lety

    whos here after watching whats currently happening to Sri Lanka 19:00

  • @mindgrindtotop1
    @mindgrindtotop1 Před rokem +1

    few understand, its freedom of choice. not to become rich

  • @alexanderworkchannel
    @alexanderworkchannel Před 5 lety

    I heard a pin drop

  •  Před 5 lety

    Sometimes Andreas sounds so like Satoshi as if he knew who he is

  • @mtbmachine9152
    @mtbmachine9152 Před 5 lety

    Hey man, my name is alex. If you get a chance. Can you contact me some how. I have some concerns about something I'd rather discuss privately

  • @dpapa2175
    @dpapa2175 Před 4 lety

    I'm just thinking what will happen when we figure out how to create devices which don't rely on oil. I'm assuming at that point Bitcoin is reaching abut a 1/4 of its ascendancy as more and more people die (sorry folks) involved in trad banking.

  • @halfik83
    @halfik83 Před 5 lety +1

    Its easier to communicate if everyone are speaking same language. Same with money. Its way easier to do commerce when each party is using same currency. Thats why there is going to be one main currecy used for global commerce.

    • @michael4383
      @michael4383 Před 5 lety

      imagine a world where it does not matter. it will come some day.

    • @Jason-yt8ch
      @Jason-yt8ch Před 5 lety +1

      You almost got it right. If everyone was able to speak all language there will be more diverse thought. Opens up a new world of possibilities.

    • @halfik83
      @halfik83 Před 5 lety

      What possibilities excaly? I think you dont know what you are talking about.

  • @lucaskok
    @lucaskok Před rokem

    BTC was $6,000 that day.

  • @jaw709
    @jaw709 Před 5 lety +2

    Andreas, I feel we have a nearly identical world view. Maximum individual freedom, no countries, no borders, and peace through voluntary association and collaboration. I know people have asked previously, but IF you happen around San Fran Sept. 13 or 14, we would be elated for a visit at the Litecoin Summit :)

    • @danconnor8422
      @danconnor8422 Před 5 lety +1

      No borders? Hes not advocating for the population of Zimbabwe to show up in Jersey.

  • @JohnDoe-jr1mv
    @JohnDoe-jr1mv Před 5 lety +1

    I think andreas may be satoshi nakamoto

  • @jd9080
    @jd9080 Před 5 lety

    seriously, who the f**k gives a thumb down?

  • @yckwok3776
    @yckwok3776 Před 6 lety

    Bitcoin with Blockchain is from Above.... Andreas, are u too?