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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.
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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, Bull Bitcoin, and Wasabi Wallet.
The discussion covers the importance of user experience, future plans for the company, and the strategic importance of Mexico as a launchpad for expansion into Latin America. Gustavo shares insights on team dynamics, monetization strategies, and the importance of a Bitcoin treasury.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gustavo Flores and Swapido
06:04 The Evolution of Bitcoin Adoption in Canada
08:49 Launching Swapido: A New Bitcoin Solution for Mexico
18:13 The Lightning Network: Revolutionizing Transactions
21:07 Future Plans and Development for Swapido
34:02 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Mexico
44:04 Enhancing User Experience for Bitcoin Adoption
48:39 Monetization Strategies and Fundraising Plans
51:07 Adopting a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
53:59 Privacy Technologies and the Future of Bitcoin
References:
https://www.swapido.com/
https://bitcoinops.org/
https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
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