Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informative and enlightening, including experts with diverse viewpoints. Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include: Jack Dorsey: Founder and CEO, Block Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO, ARK Invest Mike Schmidt: Executive Director, Brink Technology Matt O’Dell: Managing Partner, Ten31 and Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park Alex Gladstein: Chief Strategy Officer, Human Rights Foundation Rod Roudi: Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park Key Points From This Episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:51 Rod introduces the Bitcoin Brainstorm and hands over the floor to each of our fantastic guests 00:04:50 Why is supporting the bitcoin network so important? 00:15:22 Jack Dorsey believes there is no faster way to spread an idea than through open-source technology 00:27:56 How can people support and grow open-source development? 00:35:27 What was the genesis for Spiral? 00:42:34 How developers get the word out to corporations of the importance of open-source development? 00:54:12 Is government’s focus on bitcoin really a good thing? 01:01:51 Where can listeners find and learn more about the open-source movement? Links Mentioned in this Episode: - Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com - Brink: brink.dev - Matt O’Dell: odell.xyz - Human Resouces Foundation: hrf.org/dev-fund and hrf.org/financial-freedom - Open Sats: opensats.org - Spiral: spiral.xyz More FYI Podcasts: https://ark-invest.com/podcasts/ To learn more about ARK: https://arkinv.st/ARKInvest For more updates, follow us on: Twitter: https://arkinv.st/3corDiY LinkedIn: http://arkinv.st/1f7AiVX Facebook: http://arkinv.st/3r4EDOU Instagram: http://arkinv.st/39td8bO Disclosure: http://arkinv.st/39rzF94