BTC211: Bitcoin vs Art and Real Estate w/ Tad Smith (Bitcoin Podcast)

Exploring the art world with Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby’s, as we uncover the intersection of art, Bitcoin, and investment strategies. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - The significance behind the $6.2M sale of a banana duct-taped to a wall. 08:07 - How stories shape the perception and value of art investments. 08:46 - What makes artwork valuable beyond its aesthetic appeal. 14:54 - Why scarce and desirable items tend to accrue lasting value. 23:20 - Whether and how investors market stories to amplify art's value post-purchase. 24:13 - The role of Bitcoin’s proof of work in distinguishing it from other protocols. 27:04 - How tokenization is transforming the art world. 33:56 - The historical role of leverage in outpacing inflation and the "money printer." 38:12 - Insights into Michael Saylor’s strategy with MicroStrategy. 47:50 - Key considerations for investing in art from a professional standpoint. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Tad’s X (Twitter) Account. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota 7-Eleven Connect Invest Bluehost The Bitcoin Way ReMarkable SimpleMining American Express Public Fundrise Toyota Onramp Vanta Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm