Final Settlement E011: Founding Acropolis with Joe Ianni & Mason Carter

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 (Chief Strategy Officer 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 - Bitcoin adoption accelerating 5:54 - Introducing Acropolis 10:12 - A message from Onramp 10:55 - Backgrounds of Joe Ianni & Mason Carter 17:09 - Acropolis strategy & why now 21:21 - Custody, advisory, & ancillary services 29:51 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 31:20 - Acropolis Advisory Team 33:42 - Ownership assurances & bitcoin as a settlement layer 39:20 - Disrupting the status quo of treasury management 47:54 - Accumulation strategies & consultation 53:10 - Incentivizing long-term thinking 57:56 - Nashville conference, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? 1:00:56 - Wrapping up & looking ahead 1:04:31 - Outro 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/