Bitcoin, Not Blockchain — Understanding Bitcoin's Fundamentals w/ Thomas Jeegers (JWP79)
The Jake Woodhouse Podcast · Jake Woodhouse
July 25, 202557m 27s
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Show Notes
<p>Thomas Jeegers and I explore the differences between Bitcoin and “blockchain technology”, why so few people in Tradfi understand Bitcoin, efficient vs resilient money, the value of permissionless money, and how Relai is making BTC more accessible to people across the globe.</p>
<p>Thomas Jeegers is the CFO & COO of Relai and the author of “Understanding Crypto Fundamentals.”</p>
<p>X: <a href="https://x.com/thomasjeegers">https://x.com/thomasjeegers</a></p>
<p>Relai: <a href="https://relai.app/">https://relai.app/</a></p>
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<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjeegers/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjeegers/</a></p>
<p>TIMESTAMPS:</p>
<p>0:00 - Why Write “Understanding Crypto Fundamentals”</p>
<p>2:24 - Blockchain vs Bitcoin</p>
<p>5:36 - Background in TradFi and Risk Management</p>
<p>10:31 - Do Other TradFi Guys Understand Bitcoin?</p>
<p>14:42 - Thomas’ Orange Pill Moment</p>
<p>20:53 - Sound Money Before Bitcoin?</p>
<p>30:28 - Efficient vs Resilient Money</p>
<p>37:17 - Why Did Countries Who Joined the EU Give Up Their Ability to Print Money?</p>
<p>39:38 - Working on “Relai”</p>
<p>43:28 - Bitcoin is Permissionless Money</p>
<p>45:21 - Inside of a “Relai” (Bitcoin Business)</p>
<p>49:34 - Dealing with Regulation for Bitcoin Businesses</p>
<p>57:00 - How to Connect with Thomas</p>
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