How Blockchains Work: Demo in De-Central Park

How does a blockchain work? I asked people in Central Park if they understood it, and no one did. So I invited them to join our picnic where we gave a demonstration of how a blockchain works, and explained what it means to "mine" bitcoin.

How does a blockchain work? I asked people in Central Park if they understood it, and no one did. So I invited them to join our picnic where we gave a demonstration of how a blockchain works, and explained what it means to "mine" bitcoin. Check out my "absolute beginners" playlist for more videos!

What came before Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a financial revolution, but it didn’t appear out of nowhere. Earlier forms of digital money existed, many were shut down, some never took off. To solve the problem of sending money electronically between two people safely, it had to stand on the shoulders of early pioneers. Here are 5 precursors to bitcoin!

Bitcoin is a financial revolution, but it didn't appear out of nowhere. Earlier forms of digital money existed, many were shut down, some never took off. To solve the problem of sending money electronically between two people safely, it had to stand on the shoulders of early pioneers.

What is Blockchain? 7 answers

I interviewed 7 people and asked them to define blockchain. These were their answers!

Andreas M. Antonopoulos Best-selling Author, Speaker, Bitcoin Educator; Anthony Di Iorio CEO & Founder Jaxx, Co-Founder Ethereum; Whale Panda Trader, Crypto Influencer; Chris Pacia Lead developer for Open Bazaar; Bruce Fenton Founder of Atlantic Financial and current Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation; Riccardo "fluffypony" Spagni Monero Core Developer, Co-Founder Tari; Roger Ver CEO Bitcoin.com

I interviewed 7 people and asked them to define blockchain. These were their answers! Andreas M. Antonopoulos Best-selling Author, Speaker, Bitcoin Educator Anthony Di Iorio CEO & Founder Jaxx, Co-Founder Ethereum Whale Panda Trader, Crypto Influencer Chris Pacia Lead developer for Open Bazaar Bruce Fenton Founder of Atlantic Financial and current Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation Riccardo "fluffypony" Spagni Monero Core Developer, Co-Founder Tari Roger Ver CEO Bitcoin.com If you liked this video, please subscribe!

Whale Panda talks bitcoin!

Had a great time hanging out with Whale Panda (1/4 of the Magical Crypto Friends) at consensus this year, and interviewing him as part of my "what is blockchain" series!

Had a great time hanging out with Whale Panda (1/4 of the Magical Crypto Friends) at consensus this year, and interviewing him as part of my "what is blockchain" series! Whale Panda is a trader, a very well known member of the crypto community, and a central influencer with over 200k followers.

Ethereum co-founder: "What is blockchain?"

Anthony di Iorio is the co-founder of Ethereum, and founder and CEO of Jaxx and Decentral. He is one of the most successful people in the blockchain industry, and I chatted to him as part of my "What is Blockchain" series, asking him about the technology and how he first became involved in crypto.

Anthony di Iorio is the co-founder of Ethereum, and founder and CEO of Jaxx and Decentral. He is one of the most successful people in the blockchain industry, and I chatted to him as part of my "What is Blockchain" series, asking him about the technology and how he first became involved in crypto.