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Bitcoin Q&A: Why I’m against ETFs

Bitcoin q&a: why i'm against etfs

Bitcoin Q&A: Why I’m against ETFs

Bitcoin q&a: why i'm against etfsWhat is happening with the bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? Why might they be a bad idea for decentralisation, consensus, and even the price? A billion-dollar “not your keys, not your bitcoin” opportunity for non-technical institutional investors.

These questions are from the July monthly Patreon session, which took place on July 28th 2018 respectively. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop

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bitcoin as everyday currency – https://youtu.be/xYvvSV4mjH0
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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 https://twitter.com/aantonop
Website: https://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: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-Money-collection-Andreas-Antonopoulos/dp/1537000454/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

[NEW] THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2: https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Money-Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/dp/194791006X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

MASTERING bitcoin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-bitcoin-Unlocking-Digital-Cryptocurrencies/dp/1449374042

[NEW] MASTERING bitcoin, 2nd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1491954388

Translations of MASTERING bitcoin: https://bitcoinbook.info/translations-of-mastering-bitcoin/

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