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Build With Bitcoin

Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz

"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, Fountain, Rumble, and more. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyzAbout the Co-Hosts:Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and

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069 - Bitcoin Benefits: Scott Dedels on...

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2025/08/05

In this conversation, Scott Dedels, co-founder of Block Rewards, shares his journey from traditional compensation consulting to creating a Bitcoin-based employee benefits platform. He discusses the impact of Bitcoin on employee compensation, the mechanics of their Bitcoin Savings Plan, and the importance of education in facilitating Bitcoin adoption in the workplace. Scott also highlights the innovative fundraising strategies they are employing and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the

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068 - Bitcoin, Real Estate, and the Future of...

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2025/07/29

In this conversation, Joe Consorti discusses his journey into the Bitcoin space, the intersection of Bitcoin and real estate through Horizon, and the implications of recent regulatory changes on homeownership and Bitcoin. He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and the unique value proposition of Horizon in allowing homeowners to leverage their home equity to invest in Bitcoin without incurring debt. The discussion also touches on the broader market trends and the

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067 - Building a Bitcoin Hub in Silicon Valley: The...

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2025/07/25

In this episode, the hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz welcome the Presidio Bitcoin team, Haley and Alex, to discuss their innovative co-working and event space in San Francisco. They explore the mission behind Presidio Bitcoin, the significance of its location, and the community they are building. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating a Bitcoin hub in Silicon Valley, the importance of bridging the gap between Bitcoin and investors, and the need for more

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26:17

066 - Architects of the New Financial Era:...

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2025/07/21

In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz discuss recent highlights from various Bitcoin innovators, including insights from Marty Bent on venture capital, the potential of digital identity with Portal Technologies, self-custody solutions from Bitkey, and the emergence of Bitcoin insurance with Meanwhile and AnchorWatch. The conversation emphasizes the transformative impact of Bitcoin on various industries and the innovative approaches being taken by these

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065 - Bitcoin's Bright Future: Policy Shifts and...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, hosts Lynne and Israel welcome back Becca from AnchorWatch to discuss the recent US policy changes regarding the consideration of Bitcoin as an asset for loanworthiness. Becca explains how this shift impacts Bitcoin holders and the lending landscape. The conversation delves into AnchorWatch's innovative insurance solutions for Bitcoin, the risks associated with wrench attacks, and the company's plans to register as an exchange. Additionally, Becca highlights the importance

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064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from...

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2025/07/09

In this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of their insurance products. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, the role of AI in operations, fundraising experiences, and advice for entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for

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063 - Deep Dive: Holding the Keys to Your Bitcoin...

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2025/07/01

In this conversation, Max Guise, lead at Block, Inc. for Bitkey, discusses the importance of self-custody in Bitcoin, the design and functionality of Bitkey, and the company's mission to empower users economically. Max explains the multi-signature recovery mechanisms, the role of private keys, and the recovery options for Bitkey. The conversation also touches on inheritance planning, market adoption, and the future roadmap for Bitkey, emphasizing the need for user feedback and the commitmen...

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35:37

062 - Decentralized Identity with Bitcoin: Alekos...

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2025/06/24

Join Alekos from Portal Technologies as he shares his Bitcoin journey, from founding BDK in 2017 to launching the Portal hardware wallet and app as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Alekos dives into the creation of a decentralized digital identity solution, harnessing Bitcoin’s security and open-source protocols to replace outdated centralized systems. Explore the market challenges, exciting opportunities, and the pivotal hackathon victory at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas that spotlighted their gro...

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83:10

061 - Bitcoin: More Than Money, It’s a Movement – A...

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2025/06/17

In this conversation, Marty Bent shares his journey into the Bitcoin ecosystem, discussing his early experiences during the 2008 financial crisis and how they shaped his views on finance and technology. He emphasizes the importance of community building within the Bitcoin space and the evolution of media towards independent creators. Marty also introduces his new app, designed to educate users on opportunity cost in relation to Bitcoin, and discusses the significance of Bitcoin treasuries for

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37:51

060 - Highlights: Episodes 56-58 & Bitcoin 2025 (Las...

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2025/06/11

In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz discuss highlights from recent episodes and the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. They discuss the innovative Tando app in Africa, custody solutions from Onramp, and the entrepreneurial lessons shared by Joe Kelly from Unchained. Finally, they reflect on the conference's significance in showcasing Bitcoin's growth and mainstream acceptance, and conclude with insights into Tether's future innovations.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get more

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059 - The Bitcoin-AI Revolution: Inside the Upcoming...

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2025/06/09

In this conversation, Santos Hernandez discusses the upcoming Bitcoin for AI 2025 conference, exploring the intersection of Bitcoin and AI technologies. He shares his background in financial services and technology, emphasizing the potential of Bitcoin as a payment technology and its convergence with AI. The discussion covers the conference format, speaker lineup, and the importance of community engagement in driving innovation in these fields.Use code BWB at checkout for 30% off

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58:05

058 - From M-Pesa to Bitcoin: Tando's Vision for...

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2025/06/04

In this episode, Tando co-founders Sabina and Jason share their journey into the Bitcoin space and its growing role in Africa, focusing on Kenya. They explain how Tando, a Bitcoin payment app, tackles challenges in accessing and using Bitcoin by integrating it with mobile money platforms like M-Pesa. The discussion highlights the importance of financial education and Bitcoin as a store of value, as well as Tando’s growth, including user adoption, marketing, team dynamics, and funding. Community

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68:08

The Unchained Journey: Joe Kelly on Bitcoin,...

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2025/05/26

In this episode, Joe Kelly, co-founder of Unchained, shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, discussing the founding of Unchained and its focus on providing financial services for Bitcoin holders. He highlights the importance of customer engagement, education, and company culture in building a successful business. Joe also reflects on the challenges of fundraising and the company's commitment to community engagement and philanthropy. As Unchained continues to expand its services, Joe

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62:27

056 - Michael Tanguma/Onramp: Bitcoin Custody as the...

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2025/05/20

In this episode, Michael Tanguma, founder and CEO of Onramp and Early Riders, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a financial asset, the challenges of custody solutions, and the innovative approaches his companies are taking to address these issues. He shares his personal journey into the Bitcoin space, the importance of multi-institutional custody, and how Onramp is positioning itself to meet the needs of both individual and institutional investors. The conversation also touches on the f...

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055 - Highlights: Episodes 50-54

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2025/05/13

In this episode, the hosts discuss highlights from five recent podcast recordings featuring three startups and two venture capital firms. They explore the innovative use of Bitcoin treasury strategies by companies like Forager, the potential of Bitcoin lending through Debifi, and the mission of DitoBanx to serve the underbanked in Latin America. Additionally, they delve into the investment philosophies of Epoch and Fulgur Ventures, emphasizing the growing importance of Bitcoin in the financia...

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52:43

Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut

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2025/05/06

In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasury strategy, industry response, and marketing Bitcoin creatively. Ali and Carlos also share their future plans for integrating Bitcoin into their business and offer advice for entrepreneurs and newcomers to Bitcoin.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at

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54:28

053 - Bitcoin Meets Fintech: Revolutionizing Banking...

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2025/04/29

In this conversation, Guillermo Contreras, CEO of DitoBanx, discusses the integration of Bitcoin into traditional fintech in Latin America, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in countries like El Salvador. He explains DitoBanx's mission to provide financial services to the underbanked, the importance of regulation, and the innovative services they offer, including tokenization and remittances. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape, fundraising challenges, and future

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70:35

052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with...

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2025/04/22

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture capital, and the future of Bitcoin as an asset class. We discuss the innovations in Bitcoin payments, the impact of Bitcoin on traditional finance, and the strategies employed by Fulgur Ventures to support early-stage founders. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get personalized

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051 - Max Keidun, Debifi: Bitcoin Backed Lending

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2025/04/15

In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz speak with Max Keidun, CEO of Debifi, about Bitcoin-backed lending. Max discusses his transition from traditional banking to Bitcoin, Debifi's non-custodial model, and peer-to-peer transactions. The episode covers institutional interest in Bitcoin lending, collaborative custody, Debifi's global services, user experience, dispute resolution, and future growth in the evolving financial landscape.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get

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050 - Eric Yakes, Epoch VC: Bitcoin as a Neutral...

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2025/04/08

In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption. Eric discusses his transition from Bitcoin author to venture fund founder, stressing the importance of a solid Bitcoin foundation to evolve it from a speculative asset to a neutral monetary system, while highlighting innovation and strategic benefits of Bitcoin as a

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