S1E6 - FF6: Fundamentals of "Bitcoin Company" IPOs (The Fold/Swan dichotomy)

Summary

This conversation explores the rise and fall of two Bitcoin companies, Swan and Fold. Swan was once highly respected and known for calling out scams in the industry, but their reputation took a hit when their custodian, Prime Trust, went bankrupt. On the other hand, Fold built alternative rails and avoided the Prime Trust issue, leading to their upcoming IPO. The conversation raises the question of whether there is such a thing as a Bitcoin company and highlights the importance of discipline and avoiding blind spots in the industry.

Takeaways

Swan and Fold...