Interviews with blockchain founders and builders on the Solana blockchain. Hosted by two developers building on Solana, by Nick (@nickfrosty) and James (@jamesrp13).
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"Build With Bitcoin" is a podcast and advisory services company. We are your insider source to the innovators, investors, and thought leaders demonstrating that Bitcoin is far more than a digital currency, but a pivotal technology platform. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyz About the Co-Hosts: Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and investor, ...
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This is Token Up - a podcast powered by Neufund. Neufund combines the benefits of classic VC rounds with the ease of blockchain to democratize equity fundraising on the Ethereum Network via ETO. In our podcast we talk about the world of security tokens and investing on blockchain.
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032 - Jim Carucci, CASCDR for Bitcoin-payable AI Services
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Jim from CASCDR discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, emphasizing the importance of privacy, micropayments, and the potential for a more open and decentralized internet. He shares his background in engineering and entrepreneurship, the vision behind CASCDR, and how their tools aim to enhance productivity while respecting user privacy. Jim d…
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Swapido: Enabling Lightning Powered Bitcoin Swaps
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Gustavo is the CEO and founder of Swapido, a platform to sell Bitcoin over the Lightning network and instantly send pesos to any bank account in Mexico. He is also a technical writer at Bitcoin Optech and has previously worked with Veriphi, Bull Bitcoin, and Wasabi Wallet. The discussion covers the importance of user experience, future plans for th…
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Web3 Artist to Community Leader w/ Superteam Germany (feat. Bekka)
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Building Web3 communities that matter: Inside Superteam Germany's strategy for sustainable growth in Solana. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/66 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcas…
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Mining ORE on Solana with proof-of-work tokens (feat. HardhatChad)
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Get insights into ORE’s proof-of-work journey, including new features in V2, staking pools, and the project’s unique approach to building a broader ecosystem. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/65 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate…
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In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Lynne and Israel discuss the evolving landscape of Venture Capital in Bitcoin, the innovative use of micropayments in gaming, the securing of data integrity through Bitcoin blockchain technology, and the potential of Bitcoin's Liquid Network for enhancing financial transactions. The episode co…
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Decentralized Cloud Storage on the Solana Network: Introducing Shadow Drive V2
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GenesysGo is transforming decentralized storage with Shadow Drive, a fast, secure platform built on Solana, designed to rival traditional cloud solutions. And they are building it using mobile phones. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/64 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are h…
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029 - Mifiel: Securing the Unicity of Documents on the Bitcoin Blockchain
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Co-founders Tomás and Hannah of Mifiel share their unique journey into the Bitcoin space and the evolution of their startups, from Volabit to Mifiel. They discuss the significance of promissory notes in Mexico and Latin America, and their choice to utilize Bitcoin's Liquid network due to its security and efficiency. They explore the broader implica…
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028 - Alex Mann: Investing in Bitcoin Companies through Timechain
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In this episode, co-host Israel Muñoz interviews Alex Mann, a venture capitalist and partner at Timechain and Concentric. Alex shares his journey from traditional business ventures to discovering the potential of Bitcoin, emphasizing its unique position and what sets it apart from the cryptocurrency landscape. He discusses the philosophical and tec…
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027 - Simple Proof: Information Integrity using the Bitcoin Timechain
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Carlos, a co-founder at Simple Proof, discusses the importance of information integrity in elections, and elsewhere in public records. He explains how Simple Proof has implemented a system -- already utilized in Guatemala -- to timestamp election results on the Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and reducing the risk of fraud. The disc…
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026 - Deep Dive: Liquid Network with Adolfo Contreras of Blockstream
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Adolfo from Blockstream discusses the Liquid Network and its potential to reshape capital markets globally. He explains the mechanics of the Liquid Network as a sidechain to Bitcoin, describing its role in enhancing scalability and enabling advanced financial applications. The discussion delves into the concept of trust in financial systems, the op…
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025 - THNDR: Gaming as a Gateway to Bitcoin Adoption
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The founders of THNDR, Jack and Desiree, discuss their journey in integrating Bitcoin with gaming. They share insights on how gaming can serve as a gateway for new users to adopt Bitcoin, the challenges and opportunities they face in the gaming industry, and their innovative approach to user experience. The discussion also covers their business mod…
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In this highlights episode, the Hosts touch on various themes from recent conversations, including: venture capital, hedge funds, asset tokenization, Layer 2 solutions, and the importance of staying focused and avoiding distractions. The founders and investors interviewed in episodes 19-23 demonstrate a deep understanding of the Bitcoin industry an…
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023 - Arnab Naskar: Tokenized Securities on Bitcoin
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Arnab from Stokr shares how the Bitcoin protocol can be used to remake capital markets. Stokr is a regulated asset tokenization platform that helps issuers tokenize securities on the Bitcoin blockchain. They provide an end-to-end solution for the tokenization process and also serve as a platform where tokenized assets can be sold to investors. By t…
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022 - Pitch Day 2024 Winners: Joltz, Stable Channels, Rigly
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The conversation covers the Pitch Day 2024 competition held at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville and features interviews with the winners in the categories of scaling, open source, and energy/mining. The first part of the conversation focuses on Joltz, a company that is addressing scaling solutions for Bitcoin through the Lightning Network. The s…
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Colosseum's Venture Fund: Investing in Solana Startups and Building a Co-Founder Matching Platform
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Colosseum fuels Solana innovation! 🚀 $250K for startups, mentorship, and a $60M fund. Next hackathon begins September 2nd—be part of the future! #Solana #Blockchain #startup Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/63 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch…
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021 - Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: Using Public and Private Markets to Grow the Ecosystem
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David Foley and James Lavish, managing partners at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, discuss their investment strategy and the unique approach they take in the Bitcoin space. They invest in both public and private markets, including bitcoin itself, miners, and early to mid-stage Bitcoin companies. They also engage in private mining operations and distr…
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020 - Alex Leishman: Building a Trusted Bitcoin Financial Institution
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Alex Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, shares his background and journey in the Bitcoin space. He discusses his interest in technology and economics, which led him to discover Bitcoin. Alex explains his vision for River as the most trusted Bitcoin bank and the need for custodial services. He highlights the importance of providing excellent customer s…
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019 - Ego Death Capital: Bitcoin VC with Nico Lechuga and Andi Pitt
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Ego Death Capital is a Bitcoin-only venture capital fund that focuses on investing in seed-stage and Series A companies building on top of Bitcoin. The fund was formed in 2022 by Nico Lechuga, Andi Pitt, and Jeff Booth. Ego Death Capital has a specific focus on funding companies that contribute to the advancement of humanity and have a long-term vi…
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How Ephemeral Rollups Will Change Blockchain Gaming (feat. MagicBlock)
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/62 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod Notes from the show Magic Block is a high-performance engine for fully on-chain games and applications. It aims to make it easy for developers to build entirely on-chain games and leverage the unique features that…
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018 - Highlights: Episodes 13-17 and Nashville
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In this episode, the hosts recap the last five episodes of the Build With Bitcoin podcast and highlight the key themes discussed. They cover three startups (Breez, Fedi, and Relai), a bitcoin-focused fund (Early Riders), and the Pitch Day competition at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. They discuss the scaling of Bitcoin, the importance of open source …
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Solana Actions and blinks - Share blockchain anywhere with a link
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/61 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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017 - Julian Liniger: Founding Relai, a European Bitcoin Platform
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Julian Liniger, co-founder and CEO of Relai, shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin and how Relai has grown to become the largest Bitcoin-only on-ramp in Europe. The company started with a focus on making it easy for people to buy Bitcoin without KYC, and as regulatory requirements tightened, had to adapt and become a regulated broker. They n…
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Amazing AI Generated Art on Blockchain (feat. 0xGRAFFITO)
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/60 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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016 - Early Riders: A Sound Capital Investment Fund
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Brian Cubellis and Brad Myers, partners at Early Riders explain why they chose to fund and deployed in bitcoin. The fund aims to apply bitcoin to the broader private investment landscape. The partners of Early Riders have complementary backgrounds in traditional finance, operations, strategy, and infrastructure. They believe that now is the right t…
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015 - Martell Fox: Bitcoin 2024 Conference Pitch Day!
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Pitch Day at Bitcoin 2024 Conference is a showcase of the next round of entrepreneurs building with Bitcoin. The event will feature four different tracks: Alpha (trading), Mining, Layer 2, and Open Source. Each track will have three contestants who will pitch their ideas and answer questions from a panel of judges. The event will also include trivi…
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Blockchain gaming with walk-to-earn exploration (feat. Albert, co-founder of Genopets)
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/59 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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014 - Obi Nwosu: Connecting Communities with Freedom Technologies
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Obi Nwosu, co-founder of Fedi, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his work to scale Bitcoin. He discusses the creation of CoinFloor, a secure and reliable Bitcoin exchange, and his decision to sell the company to focus on empowering disempowered communities. He introduces Fedi as a community-centric platform that combines chat, value transfe…
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013 - Roy Sheinfeld, Breez: Opening the World of Lightning Payments
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Roy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez, discusses the use of Lightning Network to accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin as a currency. Breez is a self-custodial Lightning as a service solution that allows companies to integrate Lightning payments into their own offerings. The goal is to make it easy for developers to add Lightning payments and for users to send …
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In this episode, the hosts summarize and discuss the key takeaways from the previous five episodes of the podcast. They cover conversations with Vijay Boyapati, Jeff Booth, Jesse Schrader, Cantilever, and Jose Lemus. The hosts highlight the importance of investing in Bitcoin companies and the opportunities they present. They also discuss the role o…
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Blockchain Developer Education (feat. Dan, co-founder Heavy Duty Builders)
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/58 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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011 - Jose Lemus: Delivering Fintech on the Lightning Network
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Jose Lemus, CEO of IBEX, shares his journey with Bitcoin and how IBEX became a premier provider of lightning infrastructure for institutions. IBEX enables seamless cross-border value movements and real-time financial processing. They focus on solving pain points in emerging markets, where fragmented markets and small economies hinder fintech growth…
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010 - Cantilever: Investing in the Bitcoin Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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Cantilever is an investment platform that focuses on the Bitcoin ecosystem. The founders, Brendan Quinn and Jon Frisch, have a strong belief in Bitcoin as the best money humans have ever seen. They observe a cultural and capital flow contrast between Bitcoin entrepreneurs and crypto entrepreneurs, with Bitcoin entrepreneurs being their chosen secto…
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Exploring Futarchy: Governance by Markets with MetaDAO's Founder
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/57 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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009 - Jesse Shrader: Visibility and Liquidity in the Lightning Network
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Jesse Shrader, co-founder at Amboss Technologies, discusses the importance of the Lightning Network for scalability. Amboss is focused on building tools to optimize the Lightning Network and improve transaction speed and cost. They have developed products like the Amboss Space Lightning Network Explorer and a marketplace for liquidity. Jesse emphas…
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Digital Object Tokens x Coca-Cola on Solana (feat. Vito, founder All Art)
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/56 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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008 - Jeff Booth: A Brighter Future Through Bitcoin
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Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur, Founding Partner at ego death capital and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With a profound grasp of technology, system thinking, and design, he stands at the forefront of a shift from an outdated economic model to one designed for to…
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Fastest blockchain payments on Solana with Sphere Pay (feat. Arnold, co-founder of Sphere)
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A conversation with Arnold, the co-founder of Sphere (a payments and banking platform on Solana). PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun experiments planned) Summary Arnold sha…
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007 - Vijay Boyapati: Why Invest in the Picks and Shovels
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Vijay shares his journey from early career at Google to discovering Bitcoin and the development of his bullish case for Bitcoin. He discusses the importance of sound money, the value of Bitcoin, and the potential for Bitcoin companies. Vijay also highlights the importance of team, passion, and scrappiness in early-stage startups. Vijay discusses ho…
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DRiP and the Creator Economy on Solana (feat. Vibhu, founder)
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A conversation with Vibhu, the founder of DRiP.haus, one of the most popular consumer apps in all of crypto (being focused on the creators). We are also happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some…
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Evolution of the Keystone Hardware Wallet (feat. Lixin, founder)
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A conversation with Lixin, the founder of Keystone Wallet, an open source hardware wallet that is fully airgapped and has a touchscreen. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary T…
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Web3 Domains on Solana with AllDomains (feat. Vlad Toni, founder)
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A conversation with Vlad Toni, the founder of AllDomains, a web3 domain platform on Solana. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary This conversation delves into All Domains' shi…
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NeoSwap: Smart auctions for perfect swaps (w/ John Ennis, founder of NeoSwap)
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A conversation with John Ennis, the founder of NeoSwap, a multi-way trading platform where everyone wins. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary NeoSwap is a platform that aims …
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In this episode, the hosts reflect on the first five episodes of the Build With Bitcoin podcast and highlight the key points and synergies between the conversations. The content covers wallets and different approaches to adoption, the growth of Bitcoin as a payment rail for businesses, the advantages of Bitcoin's network effects when it comes to ve…
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Building a Solana Test Validator on Steroids w/ Thorsten Lorenz (Luzid) - Solfate Podcast #50
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A conversation with Thorsten, the creator of Luzid, a Solana test validator at light speed. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary Thorsten, the creator of the Luzid validator, …
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005 - Bob Burnett: Building with a 1,000 year Lens
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Bob Burnett, CEO and founder of Barefoot Mining, shares his journey from the personal computer industry to the Bitcoin space. He emphasizes the importance of forward thinking and the simplicity in Bitcoin's design, contrasting it with the complexities of Ethereum. Bob discusses the unique approach of Barefoot Mining, focusing on small, decentralize…
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004 - Grant Gilliam: Investing in the Bitcoin Ecosystem with Ten31
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Grant, co-founder of Ten31, shares the origin story of the investment platform and its focus on supporting Bitcoin companies. The team has a vast background in investing, and decided to launch Ten31 to support companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Ten31 provides capital and partnership opportunities and focuses on companies that are Bitcoin-first or …
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003 - Parker Lewis: Seamless Payments with Zaprite
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Parker Lewis, Educator, Author and Head of Business Development at Zaprite, shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin and the importance of Bitcoin payments. He discusses his background in traditional financial services and how he became skeptical but eventually came to understand the problems with the legacy financial system. Parker emphasizes …
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Cross-chain Stable Coin Bridges (w/ Andriy, founder of AllBridge)
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A conversation with Andriy, the founder of AllBridge, a cross-chain bridging protocol that uses stable coins. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast…
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002 - Samson Mow: Building an Open Financial System and the Aqua Wallet
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Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, discusses the strategies for an open financial system using Bitcoin and the Aqua Wallet. Jan3 aims to accelerate hyper Bitcoinization and bring Bitcoin to more people. They have a two-pronged approach: working with governments to implement Bitcoin strategies and grassroots adoption through the Aqua Wallet. The Aqua Wallet i…
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001 - Introducing Build With Bitcoin podcast!
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Build with Bitcoin is a podcast and YouTube show that focuses on entrepreneurs, startups, and investors building on the Bitcoin protocol. The show aims to highlight the innovative use of Bitcoin technology, rather than just its financial asset side. The hosts Lynne and Israel, discuss the transformative nature of Bitcoin and the immense entrepreneu…
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