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On the Margin: Debating The Impact Of A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve | Travis Kling
Manage episode 482506409 series 3664872
In this episode, Travis Kling joins the show to discuss financial nihilism, the logistics of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and the potential impact of the incoming administration. We also delve into the crypto market outlook, product market fit across the industry, and much more. Enjoy!
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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors On The Margin. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com.
MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
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Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. Use code MARGIN10 for 10% off general admission!
https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:32) Macro Outlook
(06:26) Philosophical Vibe Shift
(11:51) Financial Nihilism
(15:52) Unpacking The Next Administration
(19:24) Misaligned Incentives
(22:35) Ads
(23:59) Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
(36:51) BSR & The US Dollar
(45:42) Crypto Market Outlook
(48:40) Crypto Product Market Fit
(53:53) Fundamentals Bearish?
(55:42) Learn More About Travis’ Work
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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
428 episodes
Manage episode 482506409 series 3664872
In this episode, Travis Kling joins the show to discuss financial nihilism, the logistics of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and the potential impact of the incoming administration. We also delve into the crypto market outlook, product market fit across the industry, and much more. Enjoy!
—
Follow Travis Kling: https://x.com/Travis_Kling
Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc
Follow On The Margin: https://twitter.com/OnTheMarginPod
Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_
—
Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors On The Margin. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com.
MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
Key Features:
Built using Cosmos SDK, IBC compatible, with CosmWasm supported
Secured via a sovereign PoS validator set
Scalable up to 10k TPS
Built-in Modules, SDKs and APIs to create, trade and manage regulatory compliant RWAs
Improved User Experience to onboard non-native users and institutions to Web3
Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/
—
Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. Use code MARGIN10 for 10% off general admission!
https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york
—
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:32) Macro Outlook
(06:26) Philosophical Vibe Shift
(11:51) Financial Nihilism
(15:52) Unpacking The Next Administration
(19:24) Misaligned Incentives
(22:35) Ads
(23:59) Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
(36:51) BSR & The US Dollar
(45:42) Crypto Market Outlook
(48:40) Crypto Product Market Fit
(53:53) Fundamentals Bearish?
(55:42) Learn More About Travis’ Work
—
Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.
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