Final Settlement E006: Value 4 Value (Part I) with Oscar Merry of Fountain

Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Intro to Oscar Merry & Fountain 8:36 - A message from Onramp 9:06 - What podcasting has gotten right & wrong 14:13 - The ‘value for value’ philosophy 23:41 - Incentivizing valuable content 26:56 - Fountain features & discovery 33:54 - Paywalls vs optional micropayments 38:03 - Disrupting advertising-driven models 44:07 - Onramp Branches 44:38 - The future of content monetization 51:15 - Improving bitcoin onboarding 1:00:31 - Nostr & improving discoverability 1:06:31 - Engagement & interactive content 1:10:02 - Outro Download Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/features Fountain User Guide: https://www.fountain.fm/podcaster-guide Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/