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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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030 - Highlights, Episodes 25-29

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2024/10/22

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 technology and its applications in fintech, particularly in Latin America.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤...

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029 - Mifiel: Securing the Unicity of Documents on...

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2024/10/18

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, particularly promissory notes, and how this technology can enhance liquidity in the global financial s...

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59:12

028 - Alex Mann: Investing in Bitcoin Companies...

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2024/10/08

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 and opportunities in Bitcoin Venture Capital, and the current trends in Bitcoin infrastructure. The

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027 - Simple Proof: Information Integrity using the...

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2024/10/01

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 integrity in a digital age, the challenges of misinformation, and the potential for similar systems to be

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48:39

026 - Deep Dive: Liquid Network with Adolfo Contreras...

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2024/09/25

Adolfo Contreras of 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 concepts of trust in financial systems and the opportunities for emerging markets to leapfrog traditional financial infrastructures and also shares specific use cases such as promissory notes

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025 - THNDR: Gaming as a Gateway to Bitcoin Adoption

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2024/09/17

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 experiences. The discussion also covers their business model, future roadmap, and the importance of community in fostering a supportive environment for new Bitcoin

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024 - Highlights: Episodes 19-23

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2024/09/11

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 of the Bitcoin protocol. The episodes provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin

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023 - Arnab Naskar: Tokenized Securities on Bitcoin

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2024/09/05

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 increased liquidity, direct ownership, and a direct relationship between investors and issuers. T...

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70:32

022 - Pitch Day 2024 Winners: Joltz, Stable Channels,...

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2024/08/28

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 Features Ian Major of Joltz, a company addressing scaling solutions for Bitcoin through the Lightning Network. The second part of the conversation features Tony Klausing of Stable Channels, a company that provides a solution for Bitcoin's price volatility. Rig...

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61:55

021 - Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: Using Public and...

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2024/08/20

David Foley and James Lavish, Managing Partners at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, discuss their investment strategy and their unique approach to investing 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 traditional finance and understanding of capital allocation and risk management sets them apart from other

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55:17

020 - Alex Leishman: Building a Trusted Bitcoin...

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2024/08/13

Alex Leishman, CEO, CTO, and co-founder 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 industry. River's focus is on being the best place to buy Bitcoin in the U.S. and expan...

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51:29

019 - Ego Death Capital: Bitcoin VC with Nico Lechuga...

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2024/08/06

Ego Death Capital is a Bitcoin-only venture capital fund that invests 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 capital and how it can be used strategically by early-stage Bitcoin companies is discussed in this episode, fe...

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018 - Highlights: Episodes 13-17 and Nashville

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2024/08/02

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 value, the growth of the mining industry, and the increasing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin. Build ...

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017 - Julian Liniger: Founding Relai, a European...

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2024/07/29

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, found the need to adapt and become a regulated broker. They now have expanded to serve affluent individuals and business clients. Relai has a distributed team of around 30 employees, mostly in Euro...

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61:41

016 - Early Riders: A Sound Capital Investment Fund

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2024/07/22

Brian Cubellis and Brad Myers, partners at Early Riders explain why they chose to fund and deploy their new investment fund 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 now is the right time to launch this fund because of the maturity of custodial solutions and the growing interest in Bitcoin as an asset. The...

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27:13

Martell Fox: Bitcoin 2024 Conference Pitch Day!

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2024/07/16

Pitch Day at the Bitcoin 2024 conference showcases the next round of entrepreneurs 'Building with Bitcoin'. Martell Fox, founder of Layer4 Talent and Pitch Day Event Chair, joins us to give us a special preview: The event will feature four tracks: Alpha (trading), Mining/Energy, Layer 2/Scaling, and Open Source. Each track will feature 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...

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62:14

014 - Obi Nwosu: Connecting Communities with Freedom...

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2024/07/12

Obi Nwosu, CEO and co-founder of Fedi, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his work to scale Bitcoin. He discusses the creation of CoinFloor, a secure 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 importance of trust and community support in the adoption of Bitcoin and the usability of Fedi. The team is...

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63:18

013 - Roy Sheinfeld, Breez: Opening the World of...

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2024/07/08

Roy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez, discusses the use of the Lightning Network to accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin as a currency. Breez is a self-custodial Lightning-as-a-Service solution that enables 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 conversation also touches on the importance of Bitcoin as a global currency and the potenti...

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012 - Highlights: Episodes 7-11

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2024/07/05

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 partners Brendan Quinn and Jon Frisch, 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 Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation touches on topics such a...

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60:07

011 -- Jose Lemus: Delivering Fintech on the...

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2024/07/01

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 for businesses to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology and create a seamless global...

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