Are We In Another Dotcom Boom? | Three Senators Lecture Fidelity About "Digital Assets"

Are We In Another Dotcom Boom? | Three Senators Lecture Fidelity About "Digital Assets"

Author: Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd August 9, 2022 Duration: 30:34

HEY HEY HEY!

We're living in interesting times, am I right? Venture capital firms are investing BOAT-LOADS of dough into the crypto/Web 3 space. Are we having a repeat of the dotcom bubble? Maybe...

Speaking of VC, here's a link to Andreeson Horowitz's "Team" page, as I mentioned in today's episode:

https://a16z.com/about/team/

As promised, here's the EXCELLENT paper from Fidelity about Bitcoin:

https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf

Here's the episode I did last year with a FANTASTIC explanation of XRP:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/retirement-news-for-friday-october-15-2021-ripple-101-how-to-buy-xrp-crypto-etf-approved-miami-mayor-suarez-rules/

Here's where you can buy the book we ALL should own, "The Bitcoin Standard"

https://amzn.to/3d8Is3Z

Here's the SSA life expectancy calculator:

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/population/longevity.html

Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate!

If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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Matt Franklin has worn a lot of hats-entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and self-proclaimed retirement nerd-and he brings that full spectrum of experience to Rogue Retirement Lounge. This podcast is built for the self-employed, the freelancers, and the business owners who find traditional financial advice doesn't quite fit their unconventional path. Forget the dry lectures; here, retirement planning is about actionable strategy and building real freedom. You'll hear detailed discussions on constructing a portfolio that goes far beyond the stock market, focusing on tangible, cash-flowing assets that aim for better returns with managed risk. Episodes dive into the nuts and bolts of self-directed IRAs, the realities and opportunities of investing in real estate, and the practicalities of considering a retirement abroad. Matt also breaks down essential, often overlooked tactics for legal tax reduction and robust asset protection, ensuring what you build is safeguarded. As a Bitcoin enthusiast, he naturally explores where digital assets fit into a modern, diversified plan. The conversation is always geared toward creating a resilient financial future that aligns with an independent lifestyle, making this podcast a resource for anyone who wants their retirement to be as dynamic as their career has been.
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