The Highest of Stakes is a new look at the world of crypto & the fast pace of its growth and hard to believe claims of wealth & independence. Richard Heart & his creation HEX, which he portrays as the better Bitcoin, is the focus of this documentary. Brought to life by the Emmy Award winning team of Patrick Moreau & Grant Peelle.
The stories of investors & unique personalities are woven in with the investigation of HEX & it's founder by professors from DePaul University.
It would be easy to say that Richard Heart is the leader of a cult, and that his "Hexicans" hang on his every word. However, the origins of leading characters in this documentary show that they became believers after first being involved with Bitcoin & other investments, and had deliberately approached HEX based on their past experiences.
Pacing at times felt uncomfortable, especially when the implications of betting "the house" vs small incremental investing was unfolding. The prospect of getting this right excited me, and I only wished more of the actualization of success was explored.
The investigation & face to face with Richard Heart revealed a flamboyantly confident man who appeared at times as the world's best salesman, as well as the world's most driven person who wants to change the world. Challenges from Heart to consider traditional financial investments in contrast to Crypto caused me to question which is the real scam?
The question is left up to the viewer to determine, but with an obvious hook to expect & want a sequel to explore more.
Very enjoyable documentary, a solid 8/10 that some edits could improve.
The stories of investors & unique personalities are woven in with the investigation of HEX & it's founder by professors from DePaul University.
It would be easy to say that Richard Heart is the leader of a cult, and that his "Hexicans" hang on his every word. However, the origins of leading characters in this documentary show that they became believers after first being involved with Bitcoin & other investments, and had deliberately approached HEX based on their past experiences.
Pacing at times felt uncomfortable, especially when the implications of betting "the house" vs small incremental investing was unfolding. The prospect of getting this right excited me, and I only wished more of the actualization of success was explored.
The investigation & face to face with Richard Heart revealed a flamboyantly confident man who appeared at times as the world's best salesman, as well as the world's most driven person who wants to change the world. Challenges from Heart to consider traditional financial investments in contrast to Crypto caused me to question which is the real scam?
The question is left up to the viewer to determine, but with an obvious hook to expect & want a sequel to explore more.
Very enjoyable documentary, a solid 8/10 that some edits could improve.