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Oct 2020
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SLP216 Gloria Zhao Learning Bitcoin Core...

STEPHAN LIVERA
About this episode

Why is Bitcoin so exciting? How does Silicon Valley culture influence it? Gloria Zhao, bitcoin core contributor joins me to talk:

  • Silicon Valley culture influences
  • Teaching blockchain, then getting more into Bitcoin
  • Being mentored by Bitcoin core developers
  • Bitcoin PR Review club
  • Map of the Bitcoin Network

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