Episode #29: The World Bitcoin Network & Bitwage.co

Published: Aug. 18, 2014, 3:04 p.m.

b'On Today\\u2019s show we talk with one of our favorite people in the Bitcoin space, James D\\u2019Angelo. James D\\u2019Angelo is the charismatic host of the World Bitcoin Network, an educational channel on Youtube dedicated entirely to cryptocurrencies. The World Bitcoin Network provides all of us with technical, educational and philosophical content in exploring the full range of the Bitcoin Revolution. James talks to us about his recent project to incentivize Cap and Trade, the Cost of using cash in America and then he joins us as we psychoanalyze Benjamin Lawsky. This is a don\\u2019t miss interview folks.\\n\\nWe also speak with Jonathan Chester, the Founder, Chief Strategic Officer and Compliance Officer of Bitwage.co. Based out of Palo Alto, California, Bitwage is the first formal Bitcoin Payroll Service. Bitwage allows employees to both receive a wage AND pay for goods and services in Bitcoin. Through Bitwage, Bitcoin users no longer need to have a bank account in order to enter the Bitcoin space! \\n\\nBitwage is modernizing the payroll experience by leveraging next-generation payment protocols such as Bitcoin to reduce payroll costs, increase transfer speeds and have access to payroll tools that cannot be accessed through traditional means. \\n\\nCREDITS:\\nJames D\\u2019Angelo\\nWorld Bitcoin Network\\n\\nJonathan Chester\\nBitwage.co\\n\\nOde to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett\\nCopyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. \\nLead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: \\nJohn Barrett\\nHarmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw\\nGuitar: Jonathan Brown\\nMandolin: Ben Miller\\nBass Guitar: Michael Rinne\\nRecorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, \\nEast Nashville, Tennessee\\nEngineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don \\u201cThe Don\\u201d Bates\\nProduced by John Barrett & Elijah \\u201cLij\\u201d Shaw\\n\\nSpecial thanks to Alex Mun\\xf5z Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows.\\n\\nThanks for listening to Bitcoins and Gravy!\\n\\nInterviews for this episode were edited and produced by Elijah \\u201cLij\\u201d Shaw at The Toy Box Studio, East Nashville, TN, and by John Barrett from the the valley of enlightenment.\\n\\nTheme song \\u201cGravy\\u201d by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle.\\nHarmonica tracks provided by Billy O. Longstreet of Nashville, Tennessee.\\n\\nAnd a big thank you to our sponsor Miktek Audio for providing the fantastic PM9 microphones!\\n \\nQuestions or Comments?\\nBitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198\\nHey y\\u2019all! Leave us your questions, comments or suggestions about our show and please speak slowly and clearly. We would love to use your voice on our show and your feedback is valuable to us.\\n\\n(NOTE: If you would rather we did not use your voice, please say so on the message and we can simply reply to your question without using your voice).\\n\\nEmail us to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com\\n\\nVisit our Website: BitcoinsAndGravy.com\\n\\nBitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses):\\n\\nBitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS\\n\\nLitecoin: LTwaVGVqzKeKbsfXZCz2g4yJxZj7oPsps\\n\\nAnd if you don\\u2019t feel like contacting us, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!'