
Final Settlement E011: Founding Acropolis with Joe Ianni & Mason Carter
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Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold."
Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age.
0:00 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating
5:54 - Introducing Acropolis
10:12 - A message from Onramp
10:55 - Backgrounds of Joe Ianni & Mason Carter
17:09 - Acropolis strategy & why now
21:21 - Custody, advisory, & ancillary services
29:51 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
31:20 - Acropolis Advisory Team
33:42 - Ownership assurances & bitcoin as a settlement layer
39:20 - Disrupting the status quo of treasury management
47:54 - Accumulation strategies & consultation
53:10 - Incentivizing long-term thinking
57:56 - Nashville conference, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?
1:00:56 - Wrapping up & looking ahead
1:04:31 - Outro
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