All the buzz is about FacebookCoin, I mean FacePalmCoin, I mean Libra today with the release of the testnet and Libra.org giving much sought after details on the new protocol and what they seek to accomplish with it.  The big question, can it do any of what it says, and what other projects does it compete with really?  We read numerous twitter posts, including a great thread by Caitlin Long, tweets from Andreas, details sourced by Jameson Lopp, and more in today's Guy's Take episode. More Links to check out for further exploration: libra.org https://medium.com/@lopp/thoughts-on-libra-blockchain-49b8f6c26372 https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinlong/2019/06/09/what-facebooks-cryptocurrency-means-6-predictions/#1ac25ac57022 Twitter threads and posts mentioned in the show: https://twitter.com/aantonop/status/1140939860997562368 https://twitter.com/CaitlinLong_/status/1140963988546547713 https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1140936932203126784 https://twitter.com/aantonop/status/1140937902081417216 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

At the recent Raleigh Bitcoin meetup we had an awesome discussion all about privacy and bitcoin, and the intertwined destinies of both. Hanging out with some drinks and talking all about Bitcoin, what could be better?  Thanks to all the crew who helped out and participated! Be sure to check out: https://cryptoconomy.life/ The BitANN.io project Paywall.link https://www.meetup.com/The-Raleigh-Bitcoin-Meetup https://www.meetup.com/Triangle-Bitcoin-Meetup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message