Episode 93: Interview with Atari CEO Fred Chesnais In this episode, we talk to Atari CEO Fred Chesnais and get nerdy with him. Fred Chesnais shares the history of Atari—how it was created, how it survived bankruptcy, and where Atari’s current business lines are focused. He provides context as to the reason why Atari is doing crypto—the company's motivation to provide opportunities to people with a good Internet connection but who have no bank accounts, to be able to work and get paid. He further shares why they partnered with Litecoin. Fred Chesnais also breaks down why Atari employees in the US—who have access to the US dollar—choose to be paid in fiat, and then the company using crypto to incentivize. In addition, he talks about the global economy, and why he believes the system is going to change. Fred caps the episode with the Atari Token—the company’s plan for the token based on their timeline, and what you can do with it. Check out the Atari chain here: https://www.atarichain.com Time Stamps of Topics Covered: 5:15 The History of Atari 11:28 Why Atari Is Doing Crypto 14:31 The Atari and Litecoin Partnership 16:35 Getting Paid in Crypto 25:37 The Atari Token If you have questions for us, head over to ask.beards.live and record your audio question. Get $50 for FREE when you get the #MCO $MCO card through the Beards & Bitcoins Crypto Podcast! Head over to http://mco.beards.live This episode is sponsored by Monarch Wallet. Rule your own financial kingdom from the palm of your hand. A team at Monarch is working hard to bring you the one app to access all the best crypto services. They believe in delivering tech, not hype. With the universal decentralized Monarch Wallet, you can buy, store, spend, and earn crypto and with Monarch Pay you can set up and accept recurring crypto payments. Monarch Wallet and Monarch Pay are designed to make receiving and paying recurring crypto payments safer, faster, and easier for consumers and merchants alike. For more information, check out and download Monarch Wallet on App Store or Google Play or head over to https://monarchwallet.com Unite the Crypto Community! We now have a way for you to show your love for who is your favorite host. We have Team JChains and Team BitBoy shirts. Check out the merch on beardsandbitcoins.com—just click Merch on the top right side of the website and show us some love. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Beards and Bitcoins—the podcast bringing you news, information, and stories to spread awareness about cryptocurrency. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word by sharing your favorite episodes on social media. And don’t forget to visit our website, grab your favorite Beards and Bitcoins merch, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Please also note we do not provide financial advice. Always do your own research when investing or making financial decisions. Get your daily dose of crypto wisdom on Twitter: @BeardsBitcoins Read more about cryptocurrency on our website: BeardsAndBitcoins.com Join us as we take the discussion further on Telegram: https://t.me/beardsandbitcoins Connect with us on Twitter! BitBoy: @BitBoy_Crypto