71: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum, and the Future of the Internet - Ivan on Tech

Published: Sept. 18, 2017, 7:30 a.m.

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Ivan Liljeqvist is a software developer who is a leading expert in Blockchain Technology. He is the founder of Ivan on Tech, a YouTube channel featuring a series of videos explaining blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and the tech industry, in general, for the \\u201cnon-techy\\u201d people to understand.

On this episode, he explains the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum. He also explains the foundations of Blockchain Technology, Decentralized Applications, and Cryptocurrencies. He shares his visions for the ICOs and the future of the Internet. If you are thinking about buying digital currencies, this is the episode for you.\\xa0

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Links:

YouTube

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Where we are:

Johnny FD \\u2013 Eastern Europe

Sam \\u2013 Hong Kong

Ivan \\u2013 Sweeden

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Books:

Start Here\\xa0\\u2013 Recommended Reading

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Time Stamps:

5:00 \\u2013 Ivan\\u2019s background as a developer

8:17 \\u2013 When and how did he learn about Cryptocurrencies?

9:38 \\u2013 How much time does he spend learning Cryptocurrencies vs. other Tech works?

12:13 \\u2013 Who is behind Ethereum?

16:51 \\u2013 Foundations of Blockchain Technology

19:19 \\u2013 How was Ethereum created?

21:20 \\u2013 Decentralized applications

24:27 \\u2013 Incentives for Ethereum creators

27:07 \\u2013 Where can people buy Ether?

29:52 \\u2013 Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

31:33 \\u2013 The future of Ethereum

35:08 \\u2013 Role of decentralized applications in the future of the internet

41:21 \\u2013 Mt.Gox hacking incident

46:53 \\u2013 The future of Cryptocurrencies

50:06 \\u2013 Bitcoin vs. other ICOs

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