045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning

045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz March 11, 2025 Duration: 56:03

In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the integration of Lightning for businesses.

The conversation explores the advantages of Lightning over traditional payment systems, the potential for micropayments, and the global expansion of Voltage's services. Graham also touches on his fundraising journey and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Voltage and Its Founder
07:05 Understanding the Lightning Network
13:01 Exploring Other Blockchain Technologies
16:19 Comparing Lightning to Traditional Payment Systems
19:07 The Future of Micropayments with Lightning
22:16 Voltage's Services
31:59 Customer Trends and Market Insights
42:34 Fundraising Journey
48:31 Building a Bitcoin Treasury
50:43 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

References:
https://www.voltage.cloud/expanding-bitcoin-use-cases
https://x.com/gkrizek

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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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