093 - Musqet: Building the Payment Rails for a Bitcoin Economy

093 - Musqet: Building the Payment Rails for a Bitcoin Economy

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:02:28

In this conversation, the co-hosts welcome David Parkinson and Ben De Waal from Musqet, a next-generation payments company focused on Bitcoin and stablecoin solutions. They discuss the founding of Musqet, the importance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and the challenges and opportunities in the current regulatory landscape. The conversation also covers Muscat's innovative services, including a payroll solution and its go-to-market strategy, emphasizing the need for seamless Bitcoin adoption in various sectors.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Musqet and Its Founders

09:04 Understanding Musqet's Services and Solutions

13:39 Ben's Journey into Bitcoin and Musqet

20:35 The Importance of Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange

29:22 Merchant Perspectives on Bitcoin Adoption

37:17 Go-To-Market Strategy and User Acquisition

42:48 Introducing the Payroll Solution

49:06 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in the UK

55:13 Future Expansion Plans and Series A Roadmap

References

https://musqet.tech/

https://x.com/Musqet_David

https://x.com/Ben_deWaal

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/

https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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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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