Bitcoin Q&A: Blacklists, Surveillance, and Unstoppable Code
Channel: aantonop
Date: 2019-09-13

How can I check if a bitcoin address is blacklisted? Why does blacklisting addresses not work? What are your thoughts on surveillance companies in the industry? What does it mean to build unstoppable code in a world of regulations like KYC/AML? Is there a fundamental difference between writing code and running a business?

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0:00 How can I check if a bitcoin address is blacklisted?
2:15 Why does blacklisting addresses not work? 
3:38 What are your thoughts on surveillance companies in the industry?
7:12 What does it mean to build unstoppable code in a world of regulations like KYC/AML? 
Is there a fundamental difference between writing code and running a business? Is there a fundamental difference between writing code and running a business?

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