Eric Yakes, author of The 7th Property, joins me to talk about the future of Bitcoin Banking, LN and ecash. We discuss:
- Chaumian mints and ecash
- Interaction with LN
- Credit markets in the future
- How does the system remain Full Reserve? 
- Regulatory roadblocks
- Will there be a role for passive index funds? 
Links:
- X: @ericyakes 
- axiombtc.capital/bank 
- Site: Yakes.io
Sponsors:
- Swan.com (code LIVERA)
- CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
- Mempool.space
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 08:23 - Bitcoin Banking
- 13:57 - Chaumian Mints
- 19:10 - How Do Chaumian Mints Work
- 24:04 - Use Cases for FediMints and CashewMints
- 31:09 - Coinkite.com
- 32:24 - Mempool.space
- 33:13 - Swan.com
- 35:08 - Bitcoin's Evolution and Adoption
- 38:20 - Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Mints
- 40:31 - Mitigating Risk of Token Debasement
- 46:59 - Fractional Reserve Banking and Trust
- 56:45 - Passive Index Funds and Stock Indexes
- 01:01:56 - Accounting Valuation and Global Wealth
- 01:06:02 - Closing Thoughts on Banks Without Bankers