107 - Security, Trust & Bitcoin’s Long Game with Swan's Cory Klippsten

107 - Security, Trust & Bitcoin’s Long Game with Swan's Cory Klippsten

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz August 7, 2026 Duration: 50:32

Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, discusses recent hardware wallet vulnerabilities, the realities of self-custody, and rebuilding trust after security incidents.

He covers Swan’s custody options, industry consolidation in Bitcoin hardware, and lessons from six years of building, from education and institutional clients to long-term thinking and community.

A grounded conversation on security, trust, and building lasting infrastructure on Bitcoin.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cory and Swan Bitcoin

01:45 Recent security vulnerability in Cold Card wallets

05:48 Swan's custody offerings

08:13 Cory's background and vision for Swan

11:53 The importance of education in Bitcoin adoption

15:50 Security best practices and industry standards

20:13 Venture in Bitcoin

23:55 Balancing usability and security

35:55 The role of Bitcoin in resisting tyranny

42:01 Supporting Bitcoin innovation and ecosystem growth

45:51 Resources for new Bitcoin learners

Educational resources:

https://www.swanbitcoin.com/inventing-bitcoin/

https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/bitcoin-101/

https://welcome.swanbitcoin.com/

Bitcoin Season Film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaHDsOt2Ovk

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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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