Join us for a deep dive with Matteo Pellegrini, the founder of OrangePill App—an innovative, Bitcoin-only social network built around local connections. In this conversation, Matteo shares how OrangePill App exploded in 2024 with soaring revenue and user growth, why he believes paywalls filter out noise, and how being laser-focused on Bitcoiners has created a global community. We also get a sneak peek into the app’s upcoming features for 2025, including a built-in Lightning wallet, RSVP and ticketing platform, and more. Whether you’re a Bitcoin maxi, a curious newcomer, or a builder in the space, this chat is packed with insights on growing a profitable Bitcoin startup and cultivating genuine human connections.
In this video we discuss:
- Revenue growth of 126% year-over-year
- 15,000+ global members and counting
- The paywall strategy that filters out spammers and trolls
- From finding local Bitcoiners to saving families in emergencies
- How real-life connections drive app adoption
- Success stories: from meetups to marriages
- Building a Social Layer for Bitcoin
- The power of a Bitcoin-focused community
- Lessons on Running a Bitcoin Business
- Why Matteo insists on a paid membership model
- Balancing fiat vs. Bitcoin in corporate treasury
- Growing during a tough market (FTX collapse timing)
- Launching a Lightning wallet (no invoice friction)
- Introducing RSVP management and ticketing for Bitcoin-only events
- Plans for in-app voice and video calling
- Becoming the go-to platform for Bitcoin conferences & merchants
- Matteo’s outlook on Bitcoin adoption post-halving cycle
- Where Bitcoin and social networking intersect next
- Upcoming ThunderFunder campaign and how to get involved
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