• FF6: Fundamentals of "Bitcoin Company" IPOs (The Fold/Swan dichotomy)

  • Sep 3 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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FF6: Fundamentals of "Bitcoin Company" IPOs (The Fold/Swan dichotomy)

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    This conversation explores the rise and fall of two Bitcoin companies, Swan and Fold. Swan was once highly respected and known for calling out scams in the industry, but their reputation took a hit when their custodian, Prime Trust, went bankrupt. On the other hand, Fold built alternative rails and avoided the Prime Trust issue, leading to their upcoming IPO. The conversation raises the question of whether there is such a thing as a Bitcoin company and highlights the importance of discipline and avoiding blind spots in the industry.

    Takeaways

    • Swan and Fold were two Bitcoin companies with similar objectives, but Swan's reputation suffered when their custodian, Prime Trust, went bankrupt.
    • Fold built alternative rails and avoided the Prime Trust issue, leading to their upcoming IPO.
    • The conversation raises the question of whether there is such a thing as a Bitcoin company.
    • Discipline and avoiding blind spots are crucial in the Bitcoin industry.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:24 The Rise and Fall of Swan and Fold

    07:05 Swan's Unfortunate Sponsorship

    10:47The Bankruptcy of Prime Trust

    14:20 Swan's Layoffs and Fold's IPO

    19:08 Swan's Humility and Fold's Watchlist
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