@rob
I agree on all counts! I actually originally had the conference described in a way that made it sound like a Bitcoin party and conference, and that we'd able to buy cocktails and enjoy them while listening to talks and panels.
I actually heard very few of the speakers, as I was mostly out interviewing people. But I do have them all recorded, and hope to listen to all 17-ish hours as time permits.
Did any stand out to you as being great?
What did you think of H.O.P.E. Gold Coin?
Elizabeth Swan's talk about intelligence as a DAC was very interesting. Erik Voorhees is always entertaining, of course. I was impressed by the men from the SEC and DOJ on the regulatory panel; they each admitted that their agencies have a lot to learn.
I must admit, the HOPE Gold Coin confuses me. I spoke to the two gentlemen at their exhibit table but I did not get to see the talk. What I heard from some that did attend didn't help to clarify things, I'm afraid. Its value is backed by gold that they are paying to keep in the ground and no one will be able to redeem these tokens for any part of it? Also, the "checks and balances" seem to me to be circular in nature. Not to mention the "multiplier effect," which was explained to me as simply asking buyers to donate their coins back to the organization so they can be sold again. Why not simply ask for a donation at the beginning then instead of trying so hard to convince me that this coin has a stable value of $10?
