3 chapters across the catalog
The Federal Reserve's financial network experienced a multi-hour outage, disrupting ACH transfers. Adam Curry jokes about his tweet regarding XRP and the "Quantum Financial System" going viral on 4chan, while also mentioning updates for GrapheneOS on Pixel phones.
Final Producer Credits, Pop Money and Subscription Models
The final list of producers for Episode 1208 was read, including donors like Mike Marik and Sir Chris Gray. The hosts compared the "Pop Money" transfer system to Venmo, noting that Pop Money uses the slower but more secure ACH clearinghouse. They also analyzed their subscription data, revealing that the $33.33 monthly tier is the most popular among their "peerage" of supporters.
The podcast explores Pop Money as a viable alternative to PayPal for listener donations, noting that many users avoid PayPal due to its past actions against WikiLeaks. The system functions similarly to a direct deposit or ACH transfer, allowing for lower fees on large transactions.
