098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton

098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz April 7, 2026 Duration: 1:04:30

Rob Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of AnchorWatch, joins to discuss Bitcoin insurance, Miniscript-powered custody, and the future of secure self-custody. He shares how AnchorWatch is building innovative insurance solutions tied directly to on-chain Bitcoin, explores inheritance planning, and reveals key lessons on founder prioritization and community building in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:15 Rob's Journey into Bitcoin and AnchorWatch

11:07 The Evolution of Insurance in Bitcoin

20:57 Building AnchorWatch: The Technical Foundations

28:51 Programmability and the Future of Bitcoin Insurance

32:35 Understanding Miniscript and Bitcoin's Programming Language

37:49 The Significance of Lloyd's of London in Insurance

42:11 AnchorWatch's Product Offerings and Innovations

47:43 Inheritance Solutions and Bitcoin Security

50:57 Founder Mindset and Strategic Prioritization

57:55 Time Management and Community Engagement

References

https://www.anchorwatch.com/https://x.com/Rob1Ham

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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