Void Pool: Episode 4
A Plunge into the Abyss with Lord Void, Void Knight & Dr. Void
1 year ago

Episode Notes
Dark Tides of Financial Times
1. Introduction:
- Short introduction of the hosts: Lord Void, Void Knight, and Dr. Void.
- Overview of the topics to be covered.
2. The Rise of Mortgage Assumption:
- Brief intro about Roam and its recent seed funding.
- Explanation of assumable mortgages and their past prevalence.
- Benefits and drawbacks of assumable mortgages.
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Mention of states where Roam is offering its services.
Questions:
- What does Roam's entry mean for the mortgage landscape?
- What challenges might they face?
- How might competitors respond to this new offering?
3. Bonds in the Limelight:
- Introduction to I-bonds and their current composite rate.
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Breakdown of the similarities and differences between EE Bonds and I Bonds.
Questions:
- With the given rates, where is the better bet: I bonds or EE bonds?
- How does the fluctuating economy impact the attractiveness of each?
4. Corporate Responsibility in Wartime:
- Discussion on SpaceX and Elon Musk's decision about Starlink in Ukraine.
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Broader conversation on how corporations navigate war and political tensions.
Questions:
- Should corporations be neutral in conflict situations?
- How do these actions reflect on a company's global reputation?
5. Student Loan Repayments Looming:
- Overview of the return of federal student loan repayments.
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Impact on the average borrower and the economy.
Questions:
- How prepared are borrowers for this shift?
- Might we see more financial tools or platforms catering to this change?
6. Ticking Shutdown Clock:
- Brief on the looming government shutdown and its potential implications.
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Scenarios in play.
Questions:
- How does this compare to previous shutdown scenarios?
- What are the economic implications of each scenario?
7. Dive into the Abyss: Void Pool Performance:
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Overview of the Void Pool's recent investment records and portfolio performance.
Questions:
- How have various 'patriot spikes' influenced the investment decisions?
- What sectors or industries are currently favored?
8. Into the Future: Void Pool ICO:
- Discussion on the forthcoming Void Pool ICO.
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Explanation of how the ICO will enable access to the Void Pool platform.
Questions:
- What unique offerings will the ICO bring to the table?
9. Conclusion:
- Wrap-up of topics discussed.
- Teasers for upcoming episodes.
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