Development, entrepreneurship and creation around Bitcoin, the Lightning Network and other freedom tech is exploding. This show digs into the Bitcoin ecosystem ... More
Development, entrepreneurship and creation around Bitcoin, the Lightning Network and other freedom tech is exploding. This show digs into the Bitcoin ecosystem ... More
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Who Is Investing In Bitcoin Right Now with River's Alex Leishman
River CEO Alex Leishman joins NLW to discuss starting a Bitcoin company in 2019, what the last bull market taught us in terms of who is interested in Bitcoin, and who has stuck around to continue investing in Bitcoin during the downturn. Thanks to our sponsor: In Wolf's Clothing // Wolf is the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on Bitcoin and Lightning // Learn more at wolfnyc.com Bitcoin Builders is produced and hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore. Lead researcher is Scott Hill. Edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman. Images by Midjourney. Theme music is "Everybody Dance" by True Ripper, licensed via Track Club. Ad music is "Easy's First Tiger" by Bossfight
6/2/2023
28:30
Scaling Bitcoin Through Community with Fedi's Obi Nwosu
How does Bitcoin scale to its next billion users? The big brains behind Fedi think the answer is through the most important social structures we have -- our families, companies and communities. This is an amazing conversation with a consumate Bitcoin Builder! Thanks to our sponsor: In Wolf's Clothing // Wolf is the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on Bitcoin and Lightning // Learn more at wolfnyc.com Bitcoin Builders is produced and hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore. Lead researcher is Scott Hill. Edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman. Images by Midjourney. Theme music is "Everybody Dance" by True Ripper, licensed via Track Club. Ad music is "Easy's First Tiger" by Bossfight
5/27/2023
59:37
What Real People Think of Bitcoin Mining in Their Communities
There is no area of "bitcoin building" subject to more political scrutiny than mining. For years there have been battles around mining, exemplified by the New York State Moratorium on new mining driven in large part by reports from the Greenidge plant in the Finger Lakes region. In a new piece of reporting from CoinDesk, however, it appears that many of the claims made about the plant and its impact were simply false. What's more, locals in the area have had their voices almost entirely ignored. Thanks to our sponsor: In Wolf's Clothing // Wolf is the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on Bitcoin and Lightning // Learn more at wolfnyc.com Bitcoin Builders is produced and hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore. Lead researcher is Scott Hill. Edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman. Images by Midjourney. Theme music is "Everybody Dance" by True Ripper, licensed via Track Club. Ad music is "Easy's First Tiger" by Bossfight
5/25/2023
30:09
One Million Wholecoiners! Huge New Lightning Developments as Bitcoin Addresses Holding 1+ BTC Hit 1M
On this edition of Bitcoin Builders Weekly Recap, NLW covers on chain news, the latest Bitcoin mining updates including the latest difficulty adjustment, huge new Lightning developments and more. Thanks to our sponsor: In Wolf's Clothing // Wolf is the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on Bitcoin and Lightning // Learn more at wolfnyc.com Bitcoin Builders is produced and hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore. Lead researcher is Scott Hill. Edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman. Images by Midjourney. Theme music is "Everybody Dance" by True Ripper, licensed via Track Club. Ad music is "Easy's First Tiger" by Bossfight
5/20/2023
15:03
Cory Klippsten: Bitcoin Building and the Shape of the Next Bull Run
Cory Klippsten is the CEO of Swan.com a Bitcoin onramp that has surged onto the scene and become one of the best resources for helping people join Bitcoin, from the standpoint of education and access. In this episode, Cory and NLW discuss building a bitcoin-native company, hiring big personalities, how things have changed over the last 3 years, and the shape of the Bitcoin bull to come. Thanks to our sponsor: In Wolf's Clothing // Wolf is the first startup accelerator focused exclusively on Bitcoin and Lightning // Learn more at wolfnyc.com Bitcoin Builders is produced and hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore. Lead researcher is Scott Hill. Edited by Kyle Barbour-Hoffman. Images by Midjourney. Theme music is "Everybody Dance" by True Ripper, licensed via Track Club. Ad music is "Easy's First Tiger" by Bossfight
Development, entrepreneurship and creation around Bitcoin, the Lightning Network and other freedom tech is exploding. This show digs into the Bitcoin ecosystem through the lens of the Cambrian explosion of creativity around it.