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Technical differences between XRP and BitcoinDavid Schwartz highlights XRP’s lightning-fast settlement and energy efficiency, contrasting Bitcoin’s slower, energy-intensive proof-of-work system, emphasizing XRP’s design for speed, scalability, and real-world financial use.Schwartz’s…
Company overviewMetaco is a Swiss-based digital asset infrastructure company empowering banks and financial institutions to securely manage cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets with cutting-edge orchestration and custody technology.Products and servicesMetaco offers…
Thiel’s early interest in blockchain technologyPeter Thiel recognized blockchain’s disruptive potential early, backing PayPal’s cryptographic roots and supporting decentralized systems long before mainstream adoption signaled cryptocurrency's rise.Major crypto investments and…
Peter Thiel’s known views on cryptocurrencyPeter Thiel has praised Bitcoin as digital gold, criticized central banks, and supported decentralized systems—but he’s remained notably silent on XRP, fueling curiosity across crypto…
Environmental concerns surrounding proof-of-workDavid Schwartz criticizes Bitcoin’s mining model for its massive energy consumption, comparing it to entire countries' usage, calling it unsustainable and harmful in the fight against climate…
Company overviewMetaco is a Swiss-based fintech company empowering financial institutions to securely manage digital assets through cutting-edge orchestration technology and institutional-grade infrastructure.Core products and servicesMetaco offers Harmonize, a digital asset…
Peter Thiel's background in cryptocurrencyBillionaire Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and early Facebook investor, has long supported Bitcoin, backing crypto ventures through Founders Fund and consistently advocating for decentralized financial…
Discovering bitcoin through early forumsDavid Schwartz stumbled upon Bitcoin on cryptography forums, captivated by its decentralized promise and mysterious creator—sparking a curiosity that would later help shape the future of…