Build With Bitcoin

035 - AnchorWatch: Bitcoin Insurance & Custody Solutions

Becca Rubenfeld, Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz Season 1 Episode 35

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 the risks associated with Bitcoin custody, the lack of insurance options in the market, and how AnchorWatch aims to fill this gap with innovative solutions that combine technology and traditional insurance. The discussion covers the intricacies of key management, the setup of the Trident Vault, and the various layers of security designed to protect Bitcoin assets. We delve into the importance of inheritance planning for Bitcoin holders, the pricing of insurance policies based on Bitcoin's fluctuating value, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on the property insurance market and the future of Bitcoin insurance as a growing industry.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
11:53 Becca's Journey into Bitcoin and AnchorWatch
20:35 Understanding Bitcoin Custody and Security Risks
28:52 The Need for Insured Custody in Bitcoin
40:44 The Process of Acquiring Insured Custody with AnchorWatch
46:43 Designing a Secure Vault: Layers of Protection
49:39 Recovery Layers: Ensuring Access and Security
54:59 Inheritance Planning: Transferring Bitcoin to Heirs
59:46 Insurance Policies: Adjusting for Bitcoin's Value
01:08:30 The Role of Bitcoin-Focused Venture Capital
01:13:12 Expanding AnchorWatch's Reach
01:18:20 Bitcoin's Impact on Property Insurance
01:24:55 The Future of Bitcoin Insurance

References:
https://www.anchorwatch.com/

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