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Cofounders of OceanBit, Nathan and Michael, join me for an in-depth conversation on how they're monetizing the thermal energy of the ocean by integrating the OTEC cycle with Bitcoin's proof of work mechanism and explain why energy is the fundamental driver of human prosperity.
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Guest
OceanBit Website: https://www.oceanbitenergy.com
Nate's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateHawaii
Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelHawaii
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Outline
00:00:00 “What is Money?” Intro Music
00:00:08 “What is Money?” Intro Message
00:00:54 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com
00:01:48 Do More with Your Digital Assets with Ledn
00:02:33 OceanBit: Monetizing the Thermal Energy of the Ocean
00:18:29 The Pioneer Species
00:26:39 How Does OceanBit Help with Decentralization?
00:35:16 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth
00:36:18 A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet
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00:37:29 Hold Bitcoin is the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa
00:38:17 Equatorial Regions of the Ocean and the Positive Externalities with OceanBit
00:45:08 "Energy is a Fundamental Driver of Human Prosperity"
00:53:32 Solving the Misallocation of Capital
01:05:17 The Impact on Humanity that Mastering the Ocean's Energy Leads To...
01:17:02 Kardashev Scale, Bitcoin and the Benefits from Using Hydro
01:26:39 Where to Find Nathan and Michael's Work
01:27:15 "What is Money" Outro Music
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