WBD Intro

Introduction to Citadel Dispatch

Introduction of Hong Kim, cofounder and CTO of Bitwise, and discussion on Bitcoin ETFs

Challenges faced during the 6-year process of working on the Bitcoin ETF

Discussion on the approval process and timeline of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC

Reflections on the significance of having a Bitcoin ETF and the impact on the community

Comparison of assets under management in the Bitcoin ETF market

Discussion on the model of funding open source contributors through profits from the Bitcoin ETF

Explanation of the long-term commitment and financial implications of funding open source contributors

Discussion on the success of a debut and comparison to an IPO moment

Comparison of the ETF moment to a state change rather than a singular event

Challenges faced by financial advisors in including a Bitcoin ETF in portfolios

Bitcoin ETFs in kind redemptions

Importance of Self-Custody for Bitcoiners

Advantages of Bitcoin ETFs and In-Kind Possibility

Discussion on eCash and Financial Privacy

Progress and Urgency in Financial Privacy

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CD133: BITWISE BITCOIN ETF WITH HONG KIM - COFOUNDER AND CTO