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News! The cult of Bitcoin maximalists, Bezos is going to space, & Facebook's smartwatch | E1230

E1230 • Jun 11, 2021 • 48 mins

Jason Calacanis discusses the toxicity in Bitcoin maximalism, highlights from the Bitcoin 2021 convention, and the controversy around Michael Saylor's Bitcoin advice. He also examines MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investments, potential cult-like aspects of Bitcoin, Jeff Bezos' space travel plans, and Facebook's move into wearables.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 91%

Chapters

0:00	Intro
1:19	Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism
3:56	Bitcoin 2021 convention: craziest moments
9:50	SnackMagic - Get 10% off by using code TWIST
11:22	The "Doge Bomb," silencing dissent of other types of crypto
15:16	Michael Saylor's questionable Bitcoin advice & Twitter exchange with Jason
25:03	Breaking down MicroStrategy's recent financials & Bitcoin investments
27:07	Silicon Valley Bank - Learn more
28:06	Does Bitcoin have warning signs of a cult?
35:16	Bezos plans on going to space in a few weeks, is it worth the risk?
40:59	Facebook is building a smartwatch, has Apple forced their hand into wearables with new privacy features?

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