Much of the excitement over this last cycle surrounded Ethereum and smart contract based applications. However there are still many who are sticking to building on Bitcoin. River CEO Alex Leishman is one of them, building a Bitcoin only bank. In this conversation, we talk to Alex about what makes Bitcoin special and what keeps him dedicated to it. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Check our homepage for more episodes and exclusive content from Around the Block: https://coinbase.com/aroundtheblock