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What most get wrong about Bitcoin | Alex Waltz

Robin Seyr
Robin Seyr
Episode • Jan 21, 2024 • 36m

Summary


In this conversation, Alex Waltz discusses his upcoming Bitcoin movie titled 'Satoshi Don't Exist.' He explains the motivation behind the title and the concept of the movie, which aims to explore the idea that Satoshi Nakamoto does not exist and the implications of this fact. Alex shares his journey in the Bitcoin space and how it led him to filmmaking. He also discusses the production process, finding sponsors, and the distribution plans for the movie. The conversation touches on the future of Bitcoin, the meaning of freedom, and the importance of capturing the feeling of discovery in the movie.


Takeaways


The movie 'Satoshi Don't Exist' aims to explore the idea that Satoshi Nakamoto does not exist and the implications of this fact.

Alex Waltz's motivation for making the movie stems from his deep involvement in the Bitcoin space and his desire to capture the feeling of discovery.

The production process involved finding sponsors and incorporating product placements in a stylistic manner.

The movie is targeted towards Bitcoiners and aims to capture the feeling of discovery rather than explaining Bitcoin to newbies.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Recording Setup

01:48 The Story Behind the Title

03:40 Motivation for Making a Bitcoin Movie

06:32 Getting Started with the Movie

08:04 Why Satoshis Don't Exist

09:45 Production Process and Sponsors

14:11 Target Audience of the Movie

15:31 The Future of Bitcoin

16:01 The Importance of Bitcoin

21:28 The Meaning Behind 'Raw Avocado'

23:05 The Level of Freedom

29:06 Question for the Next Guest: How Much Freedom is Enough Freedom?

32:19 Distribution of the Movie


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