Podcast: Chris David - Arcade City Glorification

Podcast: Chris David - Arcade City Glorification

When a ballot proposal that would have replaced the city ordinance failed, Uber and Lyft left Austin, TX as promised. Since May 9, there have been no ride-sharing services available in this city of almost a million people. So it’s no surprise that tech-savvy Austinites, like this episodes special guest, Christopher David, who have taken matters into their own hands without the concern about red tape or corporate bullshit. Arcade City is a rideshare startup designed to be integrated into the Ethereum blockchain Now, we keep it 100 here at The Bitcoin Podcast and I won't pretend their isn't....


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