Episodes

  • EP28: Facilitating FOSS Development w/ Haley Berkoe, Program Manager - Spiral

    EP28: Facilitating FOSS Development w/ Haley Berkoe, Program Manager - Spiral

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP28: Facilitating FOSS Development w/ Haley Berkoe, Program Manager - Spiral

    I had the pleasure of talking with Haley Berkoe, Program Manager at Spiral. Haley is a prime example of someone leveraging non-technical skills to make a valuable contribution to the Bitcoin ecosystem, demonstrated through her ability to facilitate and manage open-source projects and the developers behind them.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the goals and responsibilities of a program manager the importance of facilitation in removing logistical pressure from developers how to proliferate open-source grant programs and build community and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Spiral: https://spiral.xyz/

    Hello Bitcoin: https://hellobitco.in/

    ā€œNavigating the Bitcoin Open-Source Worldā€ (Haleyā€™s article referenced in the episode): https://medium.com/@Hberkoe/learning-how-to-navigate-the-bitcoin-open-source-world-1241dfefb863

    ā€œA Framework for Sustainable Open-Source Bitcoin Developmentā€: https://spiral.xyz/blog/a-framework-for-sustainable-open-source-bitcoin-development/

    Bitcoin Design Community Slack: https://bitcoin.design/

    Bitcoin Product Community Discord: https://discord.gg/XMg9StaJg2

    Hello Bitcoin Project Lead opening: https://twitter.com/hello_bitcoin/status/1623354563163209735

    Episode sponsors:

    Visit https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Go to https://blockstream.com/jade/ to learn more about their easy-to-use, purely open-source hardware wallet that offers advanced security for your Bitcoin and Liquid assets.

    Where to find us:

    Haley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HBerkoe

    Spiral on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiralbtc

    Hello Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hello_bitcoin

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.com/ and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP27: Devs Who Can Hack It w/ Alekos Filini & Daniela Brozzoni, Developers - BDK, Founders - hack.bs

    EP27: Devs Who Can Hack It w/ Alekos Filini & Daniela Brozzoni, Developers - BDK, Founders - hack.bs

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP27: Devs Who Can Hack It w/ Alekos Filini & Daniela Brozzoni, Developers - BDK, Founders - hack.bs

    This week, I was joined by Alekos Filini and Daniela Brozzoni, two Spiral grantees who are building on the Bitcoin Dev Kitā€”a project that Alekos startedā€”and who have co-founded hack.bs, a physical cypherpunk and Bitcoin hackerspace opening in Brescia, Italy.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    Alekos and Danielaā€™s work on BDK why theyā€™re opening a hackerspace in northern Italy the legalities around creating a non-profit like hack.bs.it and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    hack.bs website: https://hack.bs.it/

    Citadel Dispatch BDK episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cd87-bitcoin-dev-kit-with-steve-daniela-alekos/id1546393840?i=1000598542019

    hack.bs Instagram: https://instagram.com/h4ckbs

    Episode sponsors:

    Visit https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Go to https://blockstream.com/jade/ to learn more about their easy-to-use, purely open-source hardware wallet that offers advanced security for your Bitcoin and Liquid assets.

    Where to find us:

    hack.bs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/h4ckbs

    Alekos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afilini

    Daniela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielabrozzoni

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.com/ and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

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  • EP26: Accounting For Bitcoin w/ Joe Wood, Founder - Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services

    EP26: Accounting For Bitcoin w/ Joe Wood, Founder - Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP26: Accounting For Bitcoin w/ Joe Wood, Founder - Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services

    My guest this week is Joe Wood, CPA and founder of Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services. Joe is leveraging his 15 years of professional accounting experience to help businesses using bitcoin achieve efficiency and peace of mind through bookkeeping, tax reporting, and financial planning services.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the importance of having an accountant who understands Bitcoin being a resource in the community the positives and negatives of being a sole proprietor and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services: https://satoshipacioli.com/

    Episode sponsors:

    Visit https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Go to https://blockstream.com/jade/ to learn more about their easy-to-use, purely open-source hardware wallet that offers advanced security for your Bitcoin and Liquid assets.

    Satoshi Pacioli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatoshiPacioli

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.com/ and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP25: Making Bitcoin Accessible w/ Conor Okus, Product Manager - Spiral

    EP25: Making Bitcoin Accessible w/ Conor Okus, Product Manager - Spiral

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP25: Making Bitcoin Accessible w/ Conor Okus, Product Manager - Spiral

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with Conor Okus, former professional footballer and current Product Manager at Spiral. Conorā€™s practical and cooperative approach to life can be an inspiration for anyone looking to change gears in their career and start working in Bitcoin, specifically open source.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    Conorā€™s career before Bitcoin and his path to Bitcoin the practicalities of sustainable open source development the importance of easily digestible and accessible educational resources for Bitcoin newbies and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Spiral: https://spiral.xyz/

    Hello Bitcoin: https://hellobitco.in/

    A Framework for Sustainable Open-Source Bitcoin Development: https://spiral.xyz/blog/a-framework-for-sustainable-open-source-bitcoin-development/

    Bitcoin Mythology (clearing up myths about Bitcoin): https://bitcoinmythology.org/

    Real Bedford FC: https://www.realbedford.com/

    Episode sponsors:

    Visit https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Go to https://blockstream.com/jade/ to learn more about their easy-to-use, purely open-source hardware wallet that offers advanced security for your Bitcoin and Liquid assets.

    Conor Okus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConorOkus

    Spiral on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiralbtc

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP24: Mastering Miner Management w/ Dan Lawrence, Co-Founder & CEO - OBM, Inc./Foreman

    EP24: Mastering Miner Management w/ Dan Lawrence, Co-Founder & CEO - OBM, Inc./Foreman

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP24: Mastering Miner Management w/ Dan Lawrence, Co-Founder & CEO - OBM, Inc./Foreman

    My guest this week is Dan Lawrence, Co-Founder and CEO of Foreman Mining, a company best known for their mining management platform that offers unprecedented control and insight over your bitcoin miners.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the humble origins of OBM aka Foreman why mining operations need Foreman how Foreman helps operators meet rigorous curtailment requirements and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Foreman Mining: https://foreman.mn/

    Danā€™s Telegram handle: https://t.me/foreman_dan

    Foremanā€™s GitHub page: https://github.com/foremanmining

    Episode sponsors:

    Visit https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Go to https://blockstream.com/jade/ to learn more about their easy-to-use, purely open-source hardware wallet that offers advanced security for your Bitcoin and Liquid assets.

    Dan Lawrence/Foreman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/foremanmining

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP23: Tangible Tools for Digital Money w/ NVK, Co-Founder & CEO - Coinkite

    EP23: Tangible Tools for Digital Money w/ NVK, Co-Founder & CEO - Coinkite

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP23: Tangible Tools for Digital Money w/ NVK, Co-Founder & CEO - Coinkite

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with NVK, Co-Founder and CEO of Coinkite, a company with a prolific product line of community-acclaimed tools such as the Coldcard, Opendime, Blockclock, and more.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the origins and success of Coinkite NVKā€™s push into podcasting, including a conversation with Jack Dorsey Coinkiteā€™s approach to product development and ways to be frugal while maintaining quality and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/

    Bitcoin.Review Podcast: https://bitcoin.review/

    Coinkite sales team: [email protected]

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    NVK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk

    Coinkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coinkite

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP22: Risk Management through Miniscript w/ Rob Hamilton, Co-Founder & CEO - AnchorWatch

    EP22: Risk Management through Miniscript w/ Rob Hamilton, Co-Founder & CEO - AnchorWatch

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP22: Risk Management through Miniscript w/ Rob Hamilton, Co-Founder & CEO - AnchorWatch

    My guest this week is Rob Hamilton, Co-Founder and CEO of AnchorWatch, a company offering game-changing insurance and risk management products to help Bitcoiners protect their coins while holding their own keys.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the importance of de-risking in stimulating economic activity where the insurance industry is today what miniscript is and how AnchorWatch is using it and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    AnchorWatch: https://www.anchorwatch.com/

    Email Rob: [email protected]

    Robā€™s AnchorWatch + miniscript explainer: https://twitter.com/Rob1Ham/status/1603124029212196865

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rob1Ham

    AnchorWatch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnchorWatchRisk

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP21: Building (Multiple) Bitcoin Businesses w/ Marty Bent, Founder - TFTC

    EP21: Building (Multiple) Bitcoin Businesses w/ Marty Bent, Founder - TFTC

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP21: Building (Multiple) Bitcoin Businesses w/ Marty Bent, Founder - TFTC

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marty Bent, Founder of TFTC and stalwart defender of Bitcoin. It would be hard to overstate Martyā€™s influence on the Bitcoin community, not just from his content creation, but from his work in the mining space and as a Partner at Ten31.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    building local community at places like Bitcoin Park in Nashville and Bitcoin Commons in Austin Martyā€™s growing media presence investing in Bitcoin-focused companies with Ten31 mining in the great state of Tennessee and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    TFTC: https://tftc.io/

    Ten31: https://ten31.vc/

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Rabbit Hole Recap on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbitholerecap

    Marty Bent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartyBent

    TFTC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFTC21

    Ten31 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ten31vc

    Standard Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStandardBTC

    Rod @bitkite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP20: Bitcoin Changes Everything w/ P, Programming Director - Swan Bitcoin

    EP20: Bitcoin Changes Everything w/ P, Programming Director - Swan Bitcoin

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP20: Bitcoin Changes Everything w/ P, Programming Director - Swan Bitcoin

    My guest today is P, Programming Director at Swan Bitcoin. Pā€™s curiosity and love of learning has led him to many different roles in his life.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    his unique background the creation of PlebNet and pro tips for Lightning node operators the ups and downs of organizing programming for a massive event his new role and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    PlebNet: https://plebnet.org

    Silver Thursday (Hunt Brothers silver event): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Thursday

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    P on Twitter: https://twitter.com/phjlljp

    Swan Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP19: The State of Mining and Media w/ Colin Harper, Writer and Researcher - Luxor Technologies

    EP19: The State of Mining and Media w/ Colin Harper, Writer and Researcher - Luxor Technologies

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP19: The State of Mining and Media w/ Colin Harper, Writer and Researcher - Luxor Technologies

    This week, I sat down with Colin Harper, writer and researcher at Luxor Mining. Colin is leveraging his writing prowess to shed light and inform on the bitcoin mining industry.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    the current bitcoin mining environment leverage in the mining space how prospective miners can find an edge over the competition and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Hashrate Index blog: https://hashrateindex.com/blog/

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Colin Harper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsILayHodling

    Luxor Mining on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LuxorTechTeam

    Hashrate Index on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateIndex

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP18: Stay Humble, Stack Stats w/ Matt Odell, Bitcoiner

    EP18: Stay Humble, Stack Stats w/ Matt Odell, Bitcoiner

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP18: Stay Humble, Stack Stats w/ Matt Odell, Bitcoiner

    My guest today is my dear friend and co-founder of Bitcoin Park with me, Matt Odell.

    Matt is a Bitcoiner and has been broadcasting signal to Bitcoiners through his podcasts and commentary for longer than I have been in Bitcoin. I owe a lot of my journey to him, and I am excited to share our wide ranging conversation with yā€™all. Mattā€™s evergreen optimism and focus on a future built with Bitcoin are inspiring to say the least.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    why itā€™s important to stay humble and stack sats, especially in the wake of the FTX fiasco how Bitcoin-only venture firm Ten31 is investing for the future the best ways to onboard friends and family interested in Bitcoin and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Citadel Dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/

    Ten31: https://ten31.vc/

    Visit our sponsor https://mempool.space/, dive into their free and open source Bitcoin blockchain explorer, and gain new insights from their expanding suite of tools, including their mining dashboard.

    Matt Odell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODELL

    Citadel Dispatch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/citadeldispatch

    Ten31 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ten31vc

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP17: Bitcoin Just Works w/ Harry Sudock, VP, Strategy - Griid

    EP17: Bitcoin Just Works w/ Harry Sudock, VP, Strategy - Griid

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP17: Bitcoin Just Works w/ Harry Sudock, VP, Strategy - Griid

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Harry Sudock, VP of Strategy at bitcoin mining firm Griid. Harryā€™s master-level understanding of energy grids and mining infrastructure make him a uniquely valuable asset to the Bitcoin ecosystem and community.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    why proof-of-work is important Harryā€™s thoughts on bitcoin mining software updates how Lightning and mining can work hand-in-hand and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Griid: https://www.griid.com/

    Nashville Energy & Mining Summit (January 12-13, 2023): https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinpark/events/287318406/

    Harry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harry_sudock

    Griid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GRIID

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP16: Category Creation: Proof-of-Funds w/ Sam Abbassi, CEO - Hoseki

    EP16: Category Creation: Proof-of-Funds w/ Sam Abbassi, CEO - Hoseki

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP16: Category Creation: Proof-of-Funds w/ Sam Abbassi, CEO - Hoseki

    My guest this week is Sam Abbassi, CEO of Proof-of-Funds platform Hoseki. Sam is leveraging his experience in the traditional finance world to help bitcoin hodlers demonstrate the value of their assets so they can participate in the existing financial system such as securing a loan or even getting a visa without completely sacrificing the security and privacy of their bitcoin.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    how Hoseki makes ā€œproof-of-fundsā€ attestation possible to help Bitcoiners retrofitting Bitcoin onto legacy finance until we reach a bitcoin standard how Hoseki goes about hiring and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Hoseki: https://www.hoseki.app/

    Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samabbassi

    Hoseki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hosekiapp

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP15: Bitcoin is Good, pt. 2 w/ Grant McCarty, Co-Executive Director - Bitcoin Policy Institute

    EP15: Bitcoin is Good, pt. 2 w/ Grant McCarty, Co-Executive Director - Bitcoin Policy Institute

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP15: Bitcoin is Good, pt. 2 w/ Grant McCarty, Co-Executive Director - Bitcoin Policy Institute

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with Grant McCarty, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), to discuss political engagement and advocacy around Bitcoin. Having advocates like Grant and his BPI co-founder David Zell educating Washington policy makers about Bitcoin in a language that they understand is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to advancing and protecting the interests of Bitcoiners, both in the United States and beyond.

    In this episode, we dig into:

    why BPI is an important part of outreach and how it helps shape politiciansā€™ understanding of Bitcoin some of the biggest risks to Bitcoin from government regulation the differences in approach to state versus federal policy when it comes to Bitcoin and a lot more, including the announcement of a new podcastā€¦

    Resources:

    Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/

    Email Grant: [email protected]

    Bitcoin Park Public Policy Open House (Thursday, November 3, 2022): https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinpark/events/287981464/

    Grant on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grant_mccarty

    BPI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/btcpolicyorg

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP14: Bitcoin and the (R)Evolution of Media w/ Nico, Host - SimplyBitcoin

    EP14: Bitcoin and the (R)Evolution of Media w/ Nico, Host - SimplyBitcoin

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP14: Bitcoin and the (R)Evolution of Media w/ Nico, Host - SimplyBitcoin

    My guest this week is Nico from SimplyBitcoin, someone who brings his passion for Bitcoin and life and infuses that in the business he is creating. Consistently producing six SimplyBitcoin episodes a week takes a special kind of passion and determination, and Nico clearly has that in spades.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    how Nico started SimplyBitcoin and where he sees it going the responsibilities associated with delivering news and information to the public channel growth and sustainability tips for content creators and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    SimplyBitcoin: https://simplybitcoin.tv/

    Nico on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BITVOLT7

    SimplyBitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyBitcoinTV

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP13: The Beefsteak w/ awayslice, the Beefsteak Guy

    EP13: The Beefsteak w/ awayslice, the Beefsteak Guy

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP13: The Beefsteak w/ awayslice, the Beefsteak Guy

    I was lucky enough to have awayslice, the man sharing the art of the beefsteak with Bitcoiners across the US, in the studio with me to discuss his mission to bring people from all over to the table to enjoy his unique and satisfying feasts. Bringing people together to share an unforgettable experience is what a beefsteak is all about, and awayslice has mastered the art of doing just that, and being an exceptional host.

    In this episode, we dig into:

    what a beefsteak is the history behind the beefsteak the perks, pitfalls, and strategies of growing an event and community and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Beefsteak history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beefsteak_(banquet)

    1939 New Yorker beefsteak article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1939/04/15/all-you-can-hold-for-five-bucks

    awayslice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/awayslice

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP12: Building Community with Bitcoin w/ Yusuf Nessary, Co-Founder & Director - Built With Bitcoin Foundation

    EP12: Building Community with Bitcoin w/ Yusuf Nessary, Co-Founder & Director - Built With Bitcoin Foundation

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    Builders In Bitcoin EP12: Building Community with Bitcoin w/ Yusuf Nessary, Co-Founder & Director - Built With Bitcoin Foundation

    I had the pleasure of sitting down with Yusuf Nessary, Co-Founder and Director of the Built With Bitcoin Foundation. His work with the Built With Bitcoin Foundation to empower children and their communities through education and circular economies is literally changing lives, and serves as an inspiration for me and I hope for you as well.

    In this episode, we dig into:

    Yusufā€™s background and how he found Bitcoin how the Built With Bitcoin Foundation is changing lives around the world the power and importance of relationship building and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Built With Bitcoin Foundation: https://www.builtwithbitcoin.org/

    Contact the Built With Bitcoin Foundation: [email protected]

    Yusuf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YusufBWB

    Built With Bitcoin Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/builtwithbtc

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP11: Bringing Bitcoin to Local Business w/ Michael Atwood, Founder - Oshi

    EP11: Bringing Bitcoin to Local Business w/ Michael Atwood, Founder - Oshi

    · Builders In Bitcoin

    Builders In Bitcoin EP11: Bringing Bitcoin to Local Business w/ Michael Atwood, Founder - Oshi, Organizer - Austin Bitcoin Club

    I had the pleasure of speaking with the founder of Oshiā€”and my good friendā€”Michael Atwood. Showing local businesses how to use Bitcoin to both embrace a better system and grow their customer base is a mission I wholeheartedly believe in, and one that Michael and Oshi continue to champion.

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:

    what Oshi is and how it works overcoming the current friction associated with onboarding small business to Bitcoin Michaelā€™s experience organizing the Austin Bitcoin Club meetup and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    Oshi: https://www.oshi.tech/

    Austin Bitcoin Club: https://www.austinbitcoinclub.com/

    Michael Atwood on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dooowta

    Oshi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OshiApp

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP10: Learning (and Earning) with Lightning w/ Nate, Education and Support - Voltage

    EP10: Learning (and Earning) with Lightning w/ Nate, Education and Support - Voltage

    · Builders In Bitcoin

    Builders In Bitcoin EP10: Learning (and Earning) with Lightning w/ Nate, Education and Support - Voltage, Co-Organizer - North Houston Bitcoin Club 

    Iā€™m grateful to have had the chance to chat with Nate, North Houston Bitcoin Club co-organizer and man of many hats at Voltage. Following your passion and leveraging your skill set like Nate has to help Bitcoin grow is definitely an example worth following. 

    In this episode, we discuss and dig into:
    - Nateā€™s journey into Bitcoin and his role at Voltage
    - tips for maximizing the impact of your Lightning node
    - why Nate started a second Houston-based meetup
    - and a lot moreā€¦ 

    Resources:
    - Voltage: https://voltage.cloud
    - Amboss: https://amboss.space/
    - North Houston Bitcoin Club: https://www.meetup.com/north-houston-bitcoin-meetup/ 

    Nate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beeforbacon1
    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc 

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj 

    And a massive thank you to:
    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

  • EP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design Community

    EP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design Community

    · Builders In Bitcoin

    Builders In Bitcoin EP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design Community, Co-Organizer - TABConf 

    In todayā€™s episode, Iā€™m joined by Stephen DeLorme, Bitcoin Design Community member and designer and also co-organizer of TABConf, which takes place in Atlanta from October 12 - 15. Stephenā€™s commitment to fostering a strong community of Bitcoiners in Atlanta and beyond is as inspiring as it is important to growing widespread Bitcoin adoption.

    Stephen and I discuss and dig into:

    who should attend TABConf and what theyā€™ll experience the benefits and challenges of open source work Stephenā€™s many projects including recently announced WhenTaproot? and the Terminus Electric Money Laboratory and a lot moreā€¦

    Resources:

    TABConf: https://2022.tabconf.com/ (October 12-15, 2022)

    *Enter coupon code ā€œgrassrootsā€ at checkout for a discount on your TABConf registration*

    Brink: https://brink.dev/

    Bitcoin Design Community: https://bitcoin.design/

    Unified QRs for Bitcoin: https://bitcoinqr.dev/

    Spiral: https://spiral.xyz/

    Bitcoin Designathon: https://event.bitcoin.design/ (October 12-23, 2022)

    WhenTaproot: https://whentaproot.org/

    Terminus Electric Money Laboratory: https://terminus.money/

    Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenDeLorme

    Bitcoin Design Community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoin_design

    Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite

    Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc

    To learn more about Bitcoin Park, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.co and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://discord.gg/YZ8x7mfFKj

    And a massive thank you to:

    - Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell

    - Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington

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