Episode 108: Crypto Wild West This episode is special. We sit down and talk about the Wild West of Crypto: where is Crypto right now—and will it ever be tamed? What do you think they mean when they say Cryptocurrency is like the Wild West? In this episode we talk about 2017 as the year where Cryptocurrency is the frontier of the Wild West and how it was the year where we “herd the cats” into crypto. We also share insights on how the early 1800s unstandardized bank notes which became very crucial as to why we ended up needing cryptocurrency. You’ll find out a deeper comparison of the Cryptocurrency and the wild west—and not just because it's unregulated—when you check out this episode. Lastly, we cover the John Wayne of Crypto projects, fighting as part of being a man, the Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor fight, and the upcoming Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. exhibition fight. Time Stamps of Topics 3:12 Crypto Wild West 7:35 Standardized Banknote 11:54 Roger Ver as the John Wayne of Cryptocurrency 12:52 Fistfights/Rumbles as Part of Being A Man 17:30 Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor 18:36 Mike Tyson Fight 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 MonarchToken.io 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: http://t.me/beardsandbitcoins Connect with us on Twitter! BitBoy: @BitBoy_Crypto JChains: @CryptoJChains