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Can You Really Insure Your Bitcoin? with Becca Rubenfeld | SLP673

Can You Really Insure Your Bitcoin? with Becca Rubenfeld | SLP673

Stephan Livera Podcast vor 1 Jahr

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Becca Rubenfeld, COO and co-founder of Anchor Watch, discusses
the evolution of Bitcoin insurance and custody. She shares her
personal journey to Bitcoin, insights on the economic
implications of national debt, and how Anchor Watch addresses the
need for insurance in the Bitcoin space. The conversation covers
the technical aspects of Bitcoin custody, the claims process, and
the costs associated with insurance policies. Becca also
highlights the importance of custom solutions for companies and
the future of Bitcoin insurance in corporate adoption.

Takeaways

Becca's childhood curiosity about national debt led her to
Bitcoin.

Bitcoin insurance is essential for self-custody holders.

The evolution of custody technology is linked to the lack of
insurance.

Anchor Watch aims to fill the insurance gap in Bitcoin.

Insurance policies are underwritten by Lloyds of London.

The claims process is separate from bankruptcy claims like Mt.
Gox.

Time locks in Bitcoin custody enhance security.

Custom solutions are available for large companies.

Bitcoin insurance can help manage risks associated with
volatility.

The future of Bitcoin insurance is tied to corporate adoption.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:16) - What drew Becca to Bitcoin?

(06:40) - How has the Bitcoin custody landscape evolved over the
years?

(13:28) - Understanding Bitcoin Insurance & its challenges

(17:44) - How does the claims process work?

(21:50) - What scenarios does Bitcoin insurance cover?

(24:22) - Sponsors

(26:23) - What is the role of Miniscript & Timelocks in
@AnchorWatch?

(31:22) - Typical recovery layers in Anchor Watch

(37:57) - What's the cost of bitcoin custody insurance?

(39:24) - Bitcoin insurance for companies vs. individuals

(43:06) - Transaction verification & Customer relationships

(46:37) - What are the supported hardware wallets?; Recovery
options

(47:46) - Sponsors

(52:56) - The challenges of Bitcoin-denominated insurance

(59:32) - Bitcoin insurance for Bitcoin Treasury Companies
(BTCTC)

(1:07:15) - Who should use Anchor Watch?

Links:

https://x.com/BeccaAmilee

https://x.com/AnchorWatch

https://www.anchorwatch.com/

Sponsors:

Bold Bitcoin

CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

Lana by Galoy

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