Finextra interview with IBM architect about Bitcoin

[proudhon]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

[cypherdoc]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

proudhon! 

are you back for good?

[beckspace]

Very good and intriguing interview.

It's important to see on video discussions at this level.

Elizabeth Lumley did a great job, also. Congratulations to you both.

[proudhon]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

proudhon! 

are you back for good?

cypher!  I've sure missed you guys.  I'm still gonna keep out of the spec forum, but, yeah, I think I'll be hanging around here a little more.  I needed a break, and had a very busy summer.

[cypherdoc]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

proudhon! 

are you back for good?

cypher!  I've sure missed you guys.  I'm still gonna keep out of the spec forum, but, yeah, I think I'll be hanging around here a little more.  I needed a break, and had a very busy summer.

great to see you back; in bull's clothing (you can't hide it).

did you buy back yet?  only 1 day in BTC history where the price has closed higher than now!

[proudhon]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

proudhon! 

are you back for good?

cypher!  I've sure missed you guys.  I'm still gonna keep out of the spec forum, but, yeah, I think I'll be hanging around here a little more.  I needed a break, and had a very busy summer.

great to see you back; in bull's clothing (you can't hide it).

did you buy back yet?  only 1 day in BTC history where the price has closed higher than now!

I don't want to hijack this thread, but I'll just say that I'm happy with the decisions I've made this year.

[dancingnancy]

is this video hosted somewhere else?  wont load for me.

thx~

[kriwest]

is this video hosted somewhere else?  wont load for me.

thx~

Not loading here either.

[hmmmstrange]

Great interview, brought a tear to my eye.

I believe the foundation keeps a list of "experts" available for interviews. You need to be added to the list.

[allthingsluxury]

Thanks for sharing!

[realitycheck]

A credible interview - thanks.

[Bitware]

Outstanding job, Richard.

[RationalSpeculator]

Wauw, an amazing interview Thanks so much Richard. People like you make it happen.

[molecular]

top notch!

I know IBM is a supplier for financial institutions, but do you guys by any chance also make software for law enforcement (or plan to do so)?

[corebob]

I don't buy the idea that companies doesn't want to be related to a currency involved with crime.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.

Besides, btc is not involved in silk road, its the other way around.

[StarfishPrime]

Brilliant interview. One of the best ever.

It's getting plenty of views on IBM/banking now that it's up on that channel too.

[molecular]

I don't buy the idea that companies doesn't want to be related to a currency involved with crime.
If that was the case, they would have to shy away from all currencies, especially fiat currencies.

It's about public opinion, which isn't always very rational.

You'll have to admit that Bitcoin still has a negative "hacker, criminal" image with many in the public.

Doesn't matter if the USD is the "most criminal currency" and the HSBC has been caught laundering billions for drug cartels.

[gendal]

is this video hosted somewhere else?  wont load for me.

thx~

It's now been posted to YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDO7TDMlxsY&feature=c4-overview&list=UUYuBZVt_S82TGwoEgNqN8yg

[Tirapon]

By order of the Grand Priesthood of Satoshi I hereby call and ordain Richard Brown to the order of High Priest of Cryptocurrency Public Relations.

In all seriousness, Richard, that was probably the most eloquent interview I've seen on bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  It was a delight to listen to somebody with as deep a technical background as yourself speak so simply, and it was refreshing to hear you call attention to the novel and innovative features of cryptocurrenty beyond (obvious) economic/currency implications.  Thanks for being a part of the community, and please keep it up!

proudhon! 

are you back for good?

+1

Nice to see you're back.

[justusranvier]

The question is whether IBM is throwing its lot with Bitcoin, or if they are fishing for a federal contract to build a US Government-controlled Bitcoin competitor.