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Feb 2020
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SLP151 Obi - Coinfloor Going Bitcoin Onl...

STEPHAN LIVERA
About this episode

Obi Nwosu, CEO and Co-founder of Coinfloor joins me in this episode to talk about his approach to the space. We talk about:

  • Going Bitcoin Only and when an exchange should delist cryptocurrencies
  • Proof of Reserves & Proof of Solvency
  • Educating users of the exchange about Bitcoin
  • Supporting grass roots bitcoin meet ups, conferences, organisations
  • Advancing Bitcoin

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