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. ...
Oct 8, 2024
59 min
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 sy...
Oct 1, 2024
56 min
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 traditional financial infrastructures, and specific use cases such as promissory notes in Mexico....
Sep 25, 2024
48 min
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 community in fostering a supportive environment for new Bitcoin users.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ...
Sep 17, 2024
54 min
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...
Sep 11, 2024
45 min
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.&n...
Sep 5, 2024
1 hr 1 min
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 Channels, a company that provides a solution for Bitcoin's price volatility. Rigley, the later ...
Aug 28, 2024
1 hr 10 min
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 traditional finance and their understanding of capital allocation and risk management sets them apart fro...
Aug 20, 2024
1 hr 1 min
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 industry. River's focus is on being the best place to buy Bitcoin in the US and expanding its r...
Aug 13, 2024
55 min
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 capital and how it can be used strategically by early stage Bitcoin companies is discussed.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ...
Aug 6, 2024
51 min
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