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🟪 Bitcoin Still Has a Scaling Problem

The best way forward is to find a balance between technical sophistication and general usability

February 25, 2024

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Bitcoin Still Has a Scaling Problem

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In this week's round up the crew kicks things off with discussing recent commentary and analysis around Bitcoin ETF dynamics and the case for a potential Ethereum ETF approval. A debate then ensues on conceptual frameworks for valuating crypto tokens using market capitalization versus fully diluted valuation metrics and draw interesting parrelels of start-up equity vs token distributions.

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