009 - Jesse Shrader: Visibility and Liquidity in the Lightning Network

009 - Jesse Shrader: Visibility and Liquidity in the Lightning Network

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz June 21, 2024 Duration: 55:35

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 the Lightning Network and highlights the potential for micro-payments and social payment layers. He also discusses the challenges of fundraising in the Bitcoin space and the importance of strategic partnerships. Jesse encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to find a co-founder and plug into like-minded communities like Bitcoin Park. He sees Bitcoin as a disruptive and neutral technology that can bring financial freedom to the world.

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Chapters

00:00 Jesse's Journey into the Bitcoin Startup Space
06:06 The Scalability Problem and the Lightning Network
10:55 Making Transactions Happen Under a Second
28:19 The Importance of Early Stage VC in the Bitcoin Space
36:49 Plugging into Like-Minded Communities: Bitcoin Park

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At its core, Build With Bitcoin is a conversation about what happens when a foundational technology meets human ambition. Co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Munoz steer these discussions, moving beyond the daily price chatter to explore the tangible projects, businesses, and investment philosophies emerging from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Their guests-a mix of builders, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking investors-share firsthand accounts of what it means to create value with this technology as a base layer. You’ll hear practical insights on navigating the intersection of technology and business, the challenges of launching ventures in this space, and the long-term strategic thinking that guides serious investment. This isn't just theory; it's a front-row seat to the practical application of a digital platform reshaping industries. The dialogue naturally spans the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and investing, all through the lens of a technology that is constantly evolving. For anyone curious about the real-world utility being constructed right now, this podcast offers a grounded, insightful perspective from the people who are actively laying the bricks.
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