Build With Bitcoin

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 the company, and the strategic importance of Mexico...

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 concludes with reflections on the future of Bitcoin...

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 implications of tokenizing real-world assets, particularl...

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 technological significance of Bitcoin, the challenges...

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 discussion covers the broader implications of data in...

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 opportunities for emerging markets to leapfrog tradi...

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 model, future roadmap, and the importance of communit...

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 and a commitment to building solid businesses on top...

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 tokenizing assets, Stokr offers advantages such as...

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 second part of the conversation features Stable Cha...

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 distressed debt investing. Their background in traditio...

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 service and building a strong reputation in the ind...

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 vision for creating real value. The role of venture...

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 technology, the role of Bitcoin as a store of valu...

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 now have expanded to serve affluent individuals and...

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 time to launch this fund because of the maturity of...

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 trivia games, a lightning relay race, and other interac...

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 transfer, and app customization. Obi emphasizes the impor...

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 and receive payments in a peer-to-peer manner. The...

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 of angel investors and venture capitalists in the B...

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. IBEX provides tools in Latin America and beyond...

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 sector. Cantilever aims to support the transition to a...

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 emphasizes the need for discoverability and liquidity in...

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 tomorrow. Jeff's insights and achievements have earn...

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 how he goes about angel investing in Bitcoin startup...