Fintech Podcast: Episode 132
Bitcoin Blockchain Breakdown with Matthew Mezinskis
Guest Matthew Mezinskis dials in from Latvia where he’s lived for the last 10 years working in banking, finance, and payments. Matthew is the founder of Crypto Voices (https://cryptovoices.com/) an audio blog that focuses on Bitcoin, the blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital ledger technology, and broader FinTech, including all of the benefits and challenges that come with these breakthrough technologies.
Matthew Mezinskis and Mike Townsend have a passionate conversation about the decisions facing Bitcoin that will make or break the currency. Specifically, the 1MB block limit that says Miners can mine blocks up to the 1MB fixed limit, but any block larger than 1MB is invalid. Whatever happens, this will have huge implications on Bitcoin.
The second major topic touched on was the idea of monopolies and how they affect the surrounding economy. We discussed government controlled monopolies and whether or not there is any role for a monopoly in cryptocurrency.
Matthew has an inspirational story and a unique perspective living in Latvia. Enjoy!
Notes:
Book mentioned by Matthew: A History of Money and Banking in the United States
Contact Matthew at:
- Site: https://cryptovoices.com
- Twitter: @crypto_voices
Co-Hosts:
- Brian Roemmele: http://www.quora.com/Brian-Roemmele
- Faisal Khan: https://faisalkhan.com
- Mike Townsend: http://www.quora.com/Mike-Townsend
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