Build With Bitcoin
"Build With Bitcoin" is a podcast and advisory services company. We are your insider source to the innovators, investors, and thought leaders demonstrating that Bitcoin is far more than a digital currency, but a pivotal technology platform.
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A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyz
About the Co-Hosts:
Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and investor, co-founding MITA Ventures in 2012 after transitioning from Wall Street and traditional finance at Merrill Lynch. She's an active mentor at Google for Startups in Mexico/LatAm.
Israel - An entrepreneur in the Bitcoin space since 2014, co-founded a company for remittances. Curious minded and analytical, has held different roles within Venture and Finance. He actively supports technology ventures in the LatAm region.
DISCLAIMER Build With Bitcoin podcast is for educational purposes only and does not give financial advice.
Episodes
54 episodes
Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut
In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasur...
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Episode 54
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053 - Bitcoin Meets Fintech: Revolutionizing Banking for Latin America's Unbanked, Ditobanx
In this conversation, Guillermo Contreras, CEO of DitoBanx, discusses the integration of Bitcoin into traditional fintech in Latin America, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in countries like El Salvador. He explains Dito...
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Episode 53
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54:28
052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture c...
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Episode 52
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1:10:35
051 - Max Keidun, Debifi: Bitcoin Backed Lending
In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz speak with Max Keidun, CEO of Debifi, about Bitcoin-backed lending. Max discusses his transition from traditional banking to Bitcoin, Debifi's non-custodial model, and...
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Episode 51
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050 - Eric Yakes, Epoch VC: Bitcoin as a Neutral Global Monetary System
In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption.
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Episode 50
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049 - Highlights #8, Episodes 44-48
In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, hosts Lynne and Israel explore Bitcoin innovations, including lending with Ledn, Lightning payments with Voltage, self-custody via Blockstream Jade, Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and investm...
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Episode 49
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048 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Payments with Breez and 1A1z
In this conversation, the co-hosts explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin payments with Breez and 1A1z. They discuss the significance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the role of the Lightning Network in facilitating faster transactions, ...
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Episode 48
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1:05:36
047 - Mike Jarmuz: Lightning Ventures
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups and investment opportunities with Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder. The conversation delves into the democratization of investing in Bitcoin sta...
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Episode 47
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046 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Self-Custody with Blockstream Jade Plus
In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of self-custody in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the Blockstream Jade Plus hardware wallet. They explore the importance of taking responsibility for one's own funds, t...
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Episode 46
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045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning
In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the...
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Episode 45
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044 - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Ledn: The Financialization of Bitcoin
In this episode of Build With Bitcoin, the co-hosts speak with Mauricio di Bartolomeo, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Ledn. Mauricio shares his personal journey from Venezuela, where he witnessed the impact of hyperinflation, to disco...
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Episode 44
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043 - Highlights: Episodes 38-42
In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, co-hosts Lynne and Israel review the most recent five episodes, focusing on key themes such as venture capital and investing in the Bitcoin space, the importance of education and development, a...
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Episode 43
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39:42
042 - Jameson Lopp, Casa: Security and Innovation in Bitcoin
In this episode, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa, shares his insights on Bitcoin, self-custody, and the evolution of custody solutions. He discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the importance of self-custody for financ...
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Episode 42
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041 - The Bitcoin Economy: Alex Mann, Timechain & Nico Lechuga, EgoDeath
In this episode Build With Bitcoin co-hosts discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alex Mann of Timechain and Nico Lechuga of Ego Death Capital. They cover the recent 'The Bitcoin Economy' event held in NYC and talk thro...
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Episode 41
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040 - Stephen Cole: Angel Investing and Orqestra
In this episode, Stephen Cole, a startup investor and co-founder of Orqestra, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to his current focus on Bitcoin and its potential as a savings technology. The discussion covers the parallels ...
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Episode 40
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039 - Lisa Neigut, Bitcoin Developer and Educator
Lisa Neigut, a prominent Bitcoin developer and educator, shares her journey into the Bitcoin space, her work with Base58 and Bitcoin++, and the importance of education in the Bitcoin ecosystem. She discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a protoc...
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Episode 39
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038 - Allen Farrington, Axiom
Allen Farrington discusses his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin Venture Capital, emphasizing the ethical implications of Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize capital markets. He distinguishes Bitcoin from the broader crypto spa...
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Episode 38
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1:14:39
037 - 2024 Year in Review
Build With Bitcoin, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz reflect on their journey throughout the year, the importance of Bitcoin as a technology, and the insights gained from various guests. They explore the current state of Venture...
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Episode 37
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036 - Highlights: Episodes 31-35
In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Israel Muñoz and Lynne Bairstow summarize key insights from the most recent five episodes, focusing on the concept of block space scarcity, innovative startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem, an...
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Episode 36
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035 - AnchorWatch: Bitcoin Insurance & Custody Solutions
Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, shares her journey from a corporate background to the Bitcoin space, highlighting the need for secure insurance and custody solutions as Bitcoin adoption grows. The conversation delves into th...
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Episode 35
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034 - Joltz: Bitcoin Powered Payments Infrastructure
Ian Major from Joltz discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the evolution of Joltz, and how Joltz is a part of the launch of the first stablecoin on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, in Brazil. He explains the significance of Taproot Assets and how t...
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Episode 34
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58:19
033 - Bob Burnett, Deep Dive: Block Space Scarcity
The conversation delves into the concept of block space within the Bitcoin network, exploring its implications for miners, nations, and economic sovereignty. Bob Burnett discusses the role of miners, the geopolitical aspects of block sp...
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Episode 33
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032 - Jim Carucci, CASCDR for Bitcoin-payable AI Services
Jim from CASCDR discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, emphasizing the importance of privacy, micropayments, and the potential for a more open and decentralized internet. He shares his background in engineering and entrepreneurship, the ...
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Episode 32
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031 - Swapido: Enabling Lightning Powered Bitcoin Swaps
Gustavo is the CEO and founder of Swapido, a platform to sell Bitcoin over the Lightning network and instantly send pesos to any bank account in Mexico. He is also a technical writer at Bitcoin Optech and has previously worked with Veriphi, Bul...
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Episode 31
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030 - Highlights, Episodes 25-29
In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Lynne and Israel discuss the evolving landscape of Venture Capital in Bitcoin, the innovative use of micropayments in gaming, the securing of data integrity through Bitcoin blockchain tech...
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Episode 30
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