Episode notes
Once you truly see the potential in Bitcoin, you go all in, and don’t look back.
This week, we learn from THE Bitcoin Baseball team’s CBO (Chief Bitcoin Officer) Patrick O’Sullivan, that the first movers are Perth Heat. www.bitcoinperthheat.com
We go right back to the start of Patrick’s Bitcoin story – the first Christmas lunch orange-pilling – all the way to his appointment as CBO, and what that means for the team.
We discuss:
His research, self-directed education and conscious decision to share his knowledge in the most impactful way.
Conversations that started with Steve Nelkovski (CEO) in late 2019, and the work that has gone in since to transition to a Bitcoin standard organisation. To hold it on the balance sheet, to pay players and staff and have Bitcoin embedded in the stadium (even buying a beer).
The “fun side-project” of becoming a better Bitcoin advocate.
Building the infrastructure to make it possible and using Bitcoin tools to take away the pain points (and costs) of the legacy system.
How it’s easier as a nimble organisation that can start from a blank slate, and how competitive athletes instinctively ‘get it’.
We talk about the streamlining the processes with players (particularly ones that move countries to play), the leadership, the board and future ambitions.
Patrick relates Bitcoin’s proof of work to the energy required of an athlete to be elite. Will humans continue to unlock energy reserves in the future. If we do, Bitcoin wins.
The positivity of responses from supporters, players, the media and other organisations.
How long can Perth Heat’s competitors wait to not adopt a Bitcoin standard.
Custody setup for corporate Bitcoin.
How it feels to be the Chief Bitcoin Officer.
Thanks Patrick. I’m off to order a hat.
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