096 - Bitcoin as Collateral: Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure with Rosa Shores

096 - Bitcoin as Collateral: Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure with Rosa Shores

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz March 17, 2026 Duration: 1:01:26

In this episode, Rosa Shores, CEO and founder of Blockspaces, shares her journey from corporate e-commerce to Bitcoin infrastructure builder. She discusses building infrastructure that supports Bitcoin as collateral for financial products, the role of community banks in the evolving financial landscape, and why block space scarcity is set to reshape capital markets. Rosa also makes the case for more women builders in the Bitcoin space.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rosa Shores and Blockspaces

05:48 Rosa's Journey into Bitcoin and Blockchain

13:36 Building Blockspaces: Infrastructure and Integrations

19:54 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Financial Markets

28:52 Regulatory Landscape and Community Banks' Role

34:37 Understanding Block Space Scarcity

42:40 The Future of Block Space Markets

48:08 The Role of Women in the Bitcoin Space

References

https://www.blockspaces.com/https://x.com/TheRosaShores

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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