01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

[Get] DeFi?

Decentralized Finance.

That's a financial system
without third parties.

Simply put,
it's a financial system

administered by the blockchain.

I did some research.

The international programmer
geeks are trying to build this.

And...

how can we defeat
Bitbull with that?

Grandiva is
a centralized exchange.

They have hit the nail
on the coffin for that.

Our redemption

is to create something new

that Bitbull has
never done before.

So, we wasted our time?

No, we still have our team.

We also have
social media channels.

We just have to bury
Grandiva and build DeFi.

Bank, I agree,

but we are just three nobodies.

How can we even
compete with Trin?

The big trouble now is

I'm failing to see how
this DeFi is our solution.

It's very new.

I doubt Thai people
will understand it.

And most importantly,

I don't even know what
language I need to code in.

[Get] There.

Now that's the nail
in the coffin.

Don't give up yet.

We still have time to learn.

I'll think about it.

[sighing]

[sighing]

Hello, Mr. Wichit.

[chuckles]
Hello.

Please have a seat.

[sighs]

The election is near.

I'm guessing you're quite busy.

Not too busy, really.

We know who's coming out on top.

Will that be
the Thai Watthana Party?

Mmm. [clicks tongue]

It's very likely.

If everything goes
according to plan,

we should at least get to be
part of the coalition government.

And I'm here

because I wish to know how
much you are willing to support us.



[chuckles, stammers]

That was a joke, no?



for the favor I'm asking you.

I'm aware of the
special skytrain project.

I want that skytrain to run to the
new shopping mall I'm building.

Uh...

Mr. Trin, you don't
need to worry.

He can definitely get this done.

Of course.
My son said it.

I'll do my best.

Trust me on this.

[Wichit] Why did you
make such a promise?

Do we have a choice?

Do you not want
financial support?

Fine.

I'll talk to the big guys
about the skytrain.

You stay put.

Try to build connections with
big entrepreneurs through Trin.

We need his help,

but soon, we need to
build our own strength.

Otherwise,

he'll be pushing us.

We need negotiating power.

Yes.

[birds chirping]

You better take a break

or find something fun
instead of paying her a visit.

I don't want to trouble you.

Don't feel bad.
I wanted to do this.

Actually,

I don't know how to explain it.

It feels nice

to see your mom happy.

And really,

I need to apologize to you

for mentioning your mom like
that when we were burying Ped.

I was angry.

[Bank] It's okay.

I would've been
angry too, if I were you.

And...

thank you for the doll.

About DeFi.

Do you think this would succeed?

I can't say much right now,

but we're on the same boat now,

we have to try our best

to reach our goal.

[soft piano music playing]

Look.

You know who I am?

I do.

How did you find me?

Do you think you're the only
good hacker in the world?

I'm surprised

to have found you here.

Are you a bar girl?

Get to the point.

I want to bring you
back to my team.

Those newbies were terrible.

They ruined my online
gambling platform.

I told you I quit.
I'm not doing this.

Why are you playing hard to get?

How much do you want?

I'll pay as much as you want.

I know

that you want to go to America.

Being here won't land you there.

I have a proposal.

If you return,

I have connections
to get you there.

I can make your dream come true.

Deal?

[theme music playing]

[Bank] So, to make this
easy for you,

I'll compare it to a bank.

When Bitcoin was created,

it was like a simple bank.

It allows you to receive
and send money.

After that, when Ethereum

or smart contract
came into play,

it's like a bank
getting an update.

Financial transactions
became more diverse.

Loan,

or deposit interest.

Mm. Mm.

I see.

Yeah, with smart contracts,

we have DeFi,
decentralized finance.

And DEX will serve as a bank

where users can conduct
financial transactions themselves.

So, if you want to withdraw
or deposit, or lend your money,

you can waltz
right into your bank

and don't need help
from bank staff. Right?

Right. And what
we're creating

will bring us one
step in front of Bitbull.

And our cut?

After this, it's not about
simple buying and selling.

Investors on our DEX

will be able to profit more

from cryptocurrency trading,

for example, by depositing
their coin and earning interest.

Our cut is the fee.

And we don't have
to do much too.

It reduces manpower
costs as well.

It sounds great,

but is this really possible?

Of course, because DeFi

is handing the trust
from humans to coding.

It'll be difficult at first,

but it'll run itself
after a while.

It's like only having Jane and
me working on the backend,

and when it succeeds,

which I believe it will,

we'd get a bank we built.

Now, we just collect fees.

We're basically
sleeping partners.

Damn!
I love this idea.

And what we're building

will be the financial system
equally available to all.

[exclaims]

We can definitely win with this.

Isn't that too unreal?

By the time you're done
with everything you said,

Bitbull would've made Trin

and everyone else
as rich as Croesus.

What if it doesn't work?

What if nobody uses our bank?

What's your plan B?

No plan B.

[sighing]

I've been thinking all night.

I don't want to be
your partner anymore.

This is where we part ways.

Jane?

Jane?

[sighs]

sh*t.

That easy?

[scoffs]

What now?

Tsk.

We'll carry on
with the two of us.

What do you mean?

I'm not like you guys.

I don't know a thing
about coding.

You don't have to code.

Just do what you do best.

The show that contacted
you for an interview,

you didn't cancel, right?

Mmm.

Be there.

Who's going to replace Jane?

I'll work on it.

[deep sigh]

[news music playing]

Welcome back to Future Money.

I'm with several guests today.

The first
is Mr. Trin,

CEO of T-Asset
and Bitbull Exchange.

Hello, Mr. Trin.

And next is someone
many might know already

as he's a Bitbull influencer.

Hello,
Mr. Joe.

Hello.

And the last person
with us today

is Mr. Get
from Grandiva.

Hello.

Before we start,

I'd like my team to bring
up the photo we prepared.

Many might have seen
this photo already.

That's the photo
of Mr. Joe Phrapradaeng.

Aside from being
an amulet collector,

he's also a stock
and cryptocurrency trader.

I'd like to start
with you, Mr. Joe.

What are the
similarities or differences

between these three
assets you invest in?

Why were you
interested in investing?

I must first express
my gratitude to Mr. Trin

for honoring me
with this opportunity.

I'd like to answer
your question...

Okay.

...by telling you
a story.

[anchor] Sure.

It's a story that shows you

the main idea of that question.

Mmm.

It's a story of
a veteran amulets collector

and a young
cryptocurrency trader.

[anchor] Okay.

The collector said
to the young trader,

"What are you investing in?

These are made up by computers.

It's thin air. How can
you even give it value?"

Okay.

The young trader replied,

"And what about you?

"Your amulets are just
dirt sculpted into shapes."

That sounds right.

"Why did you
give them value?"

Yes.

Do you see

that they are
somewhat contradictory?

But the idea is that

these two assets,

whether it's an amulet

or a cryptocurrency...

[anchor] Yes.

...are similar.

That is faith.

Mmm.

Think about it.

Yes.

Any object in this world,

no matter what it is,

its value can be
as high as it has to be.

[anchor] Yes.

It's only a matter of how
much faith people have in them.

[anchor] Mmm.
That's an excellent analogy

that paints
a very clear picture.

Now, let's get to the point.

We invited you all today
to discuss platforms.

I'd like
to ask Mr. Get.

As far as we've heard
about Bitbull and Grandiva,

many noticed how
they work quite similarly.

Well...

I don't know
about the similarities.

I'm sorry, but I'd like
to answer this one.

[anchor] Alright.

I don't know how
similar they are,

but I swear this is true.

Bitbull is the first

and only exchange in Thailand

certified by the Office of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

So, everyone can rest assured.

But about yours.
Grand...

Grandiva.

Grandiva.

I heard it would launch,
but later, it did not.

I don't know their deal,
so I'm not too sure

if they even have any plans.

Okay.

This isn't about
who comes first.

The more trading
platforms there are,

the better for the consumers.

Now that
Mr. Trin said it,

I completely agree.

Okay.

I mean, I'm just an influencer.

All I can do is try it out

and tell you the pros and cons.

In the end, consumers
or the audiences

have to decide
which one they prefer.

Some might prefer
something from a newbie.

They might love taking risks,

without even knowing
if it's any good.

To make it worse, they're
buried even before they're born.

[anchor] Okay.

[Joe] Best wishes for them.

I hope they get lucky sometimes

so they can get started.

[anchor] Okay.

Now that I'm here,
I'd like to say something.

Please.

This is actually our secret,

but I'd like to give
our fans a tease.

Grandiva isn't dead.

We'll return in a new form.

I guarantee it'll make
your jaw drops.

Stay tuned.

[anchor] Mmm.

Our show is the first where
Mr. Get dropped you a tease

that Grandiva is alive and well.

I can't wait to see
what's to come.

Let's take a break, and
we'll go more in-depth later.

Keep an eye on your brother.

[rain pattering]

[thunder breaking]

You want a lift?

[soft jazz music playing]

Can I sit here?

No.

[chuckles]

As fierce as ever.

Bank?

A toast?

[chuckles]

It's been a long time.

Always crossing the line.

You can't scold me
anymore. I'm not your student.

[chuckles]

You never heard?

Once a teacher,
always a teacher.

Cheers.

[glasses clink]

What a coincidence.

I come here often,
but I've never seen you.

My friend just told
me about this place.

They said their
c*ck is the best.

But it looks like

I think I see something
better than the c*ck.

Always the sweet talk.

How long has it been?

Seven or eight years?

Tell me. How's life
after high school?

[chuckles]

No. We're at a bar.

Let's keep the feel-good vibe.

Stop playing.

[chuckles]

I'm starting a startup.

I'm building
a cryptocurrency exchange.

What's the name?

Grandiva.

But things didn't go as planned.

We're finding the solution.

What do you mean
"Didn't go as planned"?

Well,

our competitor stole our code.

But it's a long story,

and also, boring.

Let's change the topic.

What are you up to now?

An IT job. Designing IT
systems for companies.

It must pay well.

[chuckles]

It's not bad.

If so, can you treat
me to the drink?

Having a lady pay for you?

[chuckles] Come on.

Once I get on my feet,
I'll pay you back.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Do you remember
the last time we met?

Now that we meet again,

do you think
it's the right time?

I have to go.

I need to get to work early.

Nice to meet you.

Good luck.

[cellphone chimes]

SEE YOU NEXT TIME. B.

[cellphone vibrating]

Mr. Trin? Is there
anything urgent?

[Trin] Sorry for
calling you so late.

I want the previous
week's report

and what's the progress
on the next phase?

I'll send you the report.

The next phase should be
ready to launch by next week.

Mmm.

Thank you.

Mr. Trin.

Nothing.
I'll see you tomorrow.

And what about us?

What do you mean?

I like you.

[sighing]

Don't do this.

We should stay
a teacher and a student.

Why can't we be together?

If we meet again
at the right time,

I hope we can be together then.

[sighs]

[suspenseful music playing]

[woman screams]

It's a c*ck!

What happened?
It's early.

Someone hid a camera in the doll

to keep a watch on you and me.

How did you let someone
do this while you're at home?

I was drunk.

I hacked Bitbull's system.

Huh?

[suspenseful music playing]

I guess you didn't
expect me to just send

a simple presentation
file to you.

I was right for not trusting
an idiot like you.

Hey!

And what?

What did you get?

If I successfully
hacked Bitbull,

I'll share 20% with each of you.

The rest is mine.

We part ways when we're done.

[chimes]

Gotcha.

Wait.

Isn't this too easy to be true?

What's so hard about it?

I'm not an amateur.

[alarm beeping]

sh*t.

sh*t!

Ms. Ann! Someone is trying
to hack into our system.

Move!

Get me the IP address
of this hacker.

Yes.

[alarm beeping]

[Bank] Hey.

They'll find us if you do this.

Did you get it?

Did you get it?

Almost there.

Their security is
tighter than I thought.

What have you got so far?

A folder.

I can't access
their asset accounts.

[Bank] Copy the files
into this thumb drive.

We need to cut off
the connection.

Give me a second.

How tight can their security be?

[staff] We got it!

[alarm beeping]

That's enough.
Cut the connection!

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighing]

Did they catch us?

Tsk.

We'd be in trouble if
they could locate us.

I'm not getting
caught that easily.

Good thing I use VPN.

Does that mean we win this time?

With a programmer god like Jane,
we must've inflicted some damage.

Nearly nothing.

Their security was so tight.

We had just escaped death.

Do you still think

that, together,
we can defeat them?

I hope you'd stay with us.

I mean it.

[cellphone vibrating]

Hello?

How's her condition?

[somber music playing]

Medication adjustment
won't help?

I'm rather busy right now.

Please take care of her for me.

Thank you.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

She's gone.

Our only wonder women.

You're not really
going to stop her?

I don't want to force anyone.

I respect everyone's decision.

If you don't want
to do this, just tell me.

Tsk.

I can't back down.

We'll have to find a way
with the two of us.

[door opens]

I...

decide to continue working
on the DeFi project with you.

What made you change your mind?

One of the top hackers like me

won't give up so easily for
what happened this morning.

The fact that they can
get back to us like that

shows that they're
quite good themselves.

I want to know
who's behind this.

[chuckles]

Then let's go!

I can't do much right now.

I need to look more
into this DeFi.

Welcome back.

[exclaims] Just shake
his hand already!

That's it.
We're back!

Let's get back on track,

but before we do that,

an army marches on its stomach.

Let's eat!

[exclaims]

[uplifting music playing]

You know what I like.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Mmm. This is nice.

[suspenseful music playing]

[sighs]

[Trin] Did you get home
late last night?

You sounded like
you weren't home.

A bit late.

I met someone interesting,
so we chatted a bit.

Someone interesting?

One of the Grandiva's team.

He used to be my student.

He came quite far.

Did you tell him
you work for Bitbull?

I didn't.

Can I ask you
a straight question?

Does that hard disk you gave me

contain Grandiva's code?

[suspenseful music playing]

What if I said yes?

I think I know who hacked us.

Is that so?

Is it your old student
you had a drink with?

I'll keep you updated.

You're selling all your Vietnam
mutual fund to invest in cryptocurrency?

Think this through.

Isn't that a bit risky?

[Ice] Those funds won't
make us any return soon.

It's clear that cryptocurrency
is making us money.

Otherwise, Mr. Trin wouldn't
be investing in this business.

It's not that
I don't believe you,

but you know how important this
chunk of money is to our family.

You decide it for yourself.

Just get the money.

[sighs]

[cellphone vibrating]

Hello?

[secretary] The National
Anti-Corruption Commission

has begun investigating
your case.

The preliminary hearing
should be scheduled soon.

[soft jazz music playing]

[Bank] Sweet and sour,

with a light smoky scent,

topped off with bitterness.

An ordinary woman
will probably hate this,

but for you,
it's the right drink.

You seem so quiet.

A hard day at work?

Yeah.

Our system was hacked today.

The hacker was quite skilled,

but we deterred them.

Too bad we couldn't track them.

I work at Bitbull.

[chuckles]

I was wondering why,
on the night we met,

you didn't tell me
about your job.

[chuckles]

It's complicated.

I met an old student of mine,

who is my competitor, in a bar.

He even invited me for a drink.

Are you being hard on yourself?

But I'm glad

I met you again.

We are direct competitors.

Meeting so often
wouldn't be the best look.

Are you overthinking about it?

Let me ask you this.

Do you think
I can topple Bitbull?

Bitbull's office is where
all top geniuses are.

The result of our fight
with that hacker is proof.

Not to mention all the resources

and influence
at Mr. Trin's disposal.

It would be difficult
to topple Bitbull.

Difficult,

but not impossible.

[chuckles]

If I let you keep doing this,

where would I be
in this industry?

You have a place to be.

With me.

On the rooftop that day,

I lost you.

I was distraught.

This time,

I'm not losing you again.

[vibrating]

[sighs]

[cellphone chimes]

[theme music playing]