Motion: Diem is a glorified Paypal (David Gerard vs. Bryce Weiner)

The Blockchain Debate Podcast by Richard Yan

Jan 26, 202157:54Technology

Guests: David Gerard ( twitter.com/davidgerard ) Bryce Weiner ( twitter.com/bryceweiner ) Host: Richard Yan ( twitter.com/gentso09 ) Today’s motion is “Diem is a glorified PayPal.” Diem of course used to be called Libra....

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