freedomfete@npub.cash on Nostr: Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and ...
Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and co-writer of the CivKit White Paper. Amidst a backdrop of financial tumult as depicted in cinematic tales such as “Margin Call” and “The Big Short,” Gregory recounts his evolution from a software engineer entrenched in the throes of the 2010 banking crisis to a pioneer in the Bitcoin and distributed computing revolution.
During his tenure in a bank's equities wing, Gregory gained critical insights into the mechanics of derivatives trading—expertise that now fuels his advocacy for Bitcoin's promise amidst the skepticism surrounding centralized financial institutions. The episode uncovers Gregory's early days within the close-knit Bitcoin community of New York, chronicling his transition into the startup sphere following the government's bailout of banks.
Throughout the conversation, Brad and Nic dissect the intricacies of CommerceBlock's endeavours, including their trailblazing Mercury wallet initiative. The dialogue shifts toward the shifting landscape of finance in light of emerging Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential implementation of Universal Basic Income—developments that are set to redefine the very fabric of monetary systems.
The episode delves into the mass exodus of top-tier talent from traditional finance to tech giants and startups, igniting an AI renaissance that threatens to reshape industries and employment. They explore the increasing centralization of AI, its impact on cybersecurity, and the looming threat of job displacement, even within the programming sector.
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During his tenure in a bank's equities wing, Gregory gained critical insights into the mechanics of derivatives trading—expertise that now fuels his advocacy for Bitcoin's promise amidst the skepticism surrounding centralized financial institutions. The episode uncovers Gregory's early days within the close-knit Bitcoin community of New York, chronicling his transition into the startup sphere following the government's bailout of banks.
Throughout the conversation, Brad and Nic dissect the intricacies of CommerceBlock's endeavours, including their trailblazing Mercury wallet initiative. The dialogue shifts toward the shifting landscape of finance in light of emerging Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential implementation of Universal Basic Income—developments that are set to redefine the very fabric of monetary systems.
The episode delves into the mass exodus of top-tier talent from traditional finance to tech giants and startups, igniting an AI renaissance that threatens to reshape industries and employment. They explore the increasing centralization of AI, its impact on cybersecurity, and the looming threat of job displacement, even within the programming sector.
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