Podcast: Bitcoin ETF, Lightning Network, & Altcoins | Jeff Booth & Greg Foss

Jeff Booth and Greg Foss return to talk U.S.’s first ever Bitcoin ETF approval, the Lightning network, and the future of Bitcoin now.

by Brianna Beckford /

October 20, 2021 10:19 am

On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, is joined by returning guests Jeff Booth & Greg Foss. Jeff & Greg discuss breaking news as the first ever U.S Bitcoin ETF was approved and what this could mean for institutional exposure to Bitcoin.

Mike, Jeff & Greg also discuss the recent developments in El Salvador as Bitcoin was made legal tender, The Lightning Network, the deflationary forces & network effects of technology, and the outlook for 2021 & the future of Bitcoin.

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They also covered:

Bitcoin mining
Altcoins vs Bitcoin
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