049 - Highlights #8, Episodes 44-48

049 - Highlights #8, Episodes 44-48

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz April 4, 2025 Duration: 33:52

In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, hosts Lynne and Israel explore Bitcoin innovations, including lending with Ledn, Lightning payments with Voltage, self-custody via Blockstream Jade, Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and investment in Bitcoin startups through Lightning Ventures. Each segment highlighting its increasing usability and accessibility.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:14 Exploring Bitcoin Lending with Ledn
06:56 Innovations in Lightning Payments with Voltage
12:58 Self-Custody and Hardware Wallets with Blockstream Jade
19:34 Bitcoin as a Currency: Insights from the Payments Report
25:34 Democratizing Investment in Bitcoin Startups with Lightning Ventures

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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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