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Build With Bitcoin
Hosted by Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz · EN
"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. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Fountain, Rumble, and more. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyzAbout 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 Go…
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102 - Shaping Bitcoin’s Next Chapter: Fernando Nikolic on Narrative Innovation & Perception
2w ago00:59:40Tap to summarizeFernando Nikolic joins us to explore Bitcoin’s evolving narrative from the inside. After moving from Argentina and contributing at Blockstream, he founded Perception, a narrative intelligence platform that tracks and distills real-time conversations around Bitcoin and digital assets. In this episode, Fernando breaks down why empathy and sharper storytelling have become strategic advantages for Bitcoin adoption. He shares practical lessons on communicating Bitcoin effectively, navigating narrative clarity in an AI-driven world, and what it takes to build in this space. A valuable conversation for founders and builders looking to cut through the noise and shape Bitcoin’s next chapter. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:04 Fernando's Journey: From Argentina to Bitcoin 12:44 Marketing Challenges in the Bitcoin Space 21:00 The Controversy of Bitcoin's Accessibility 27:27 Introducing Perception: A Narrative Intelligence Platform 30:28 Understanding User Needs in Content Creation 36:40 The Rise of Information Tribes 42:32 Bootstrapping a Business: The Entrepreneurial Journey 50:35 Adapting to Rapid AI Evolution 56:01 Communicating the Bitcoin Narrative Effectively 59:17 TechTalks 2026: Exploring Bitcoin's Future References Perception MCP - https://perception.toBuild With Bitcoin Podcast - https://buildwithbitcoin.com https://x.com/basedlayerhttps://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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101 - Bitcoin Without Debt: Turning Property Equity into Sovereign Capital | Sanjay Mavinkurve (Sovana)
4w ago01:01:54Tap to summarizeSanjay Mavinkurve left Google to build Sovana — an innovative way for property owners to tap into their real estate equity and invest directly in Bitcoin, no loans required. From inflation-hardened cultures that love gold and property to the regulatory and capital challenges of Bitcoin-native finance, this episode explores the next frontier of venture building on the Bitcoin protocol. Perfect for entrepreneurs, Bitcoin investors, and anyone serious about the intersection of real-world assets and the Bitcoin protocol. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sanjay and Sovana 07:57 Sanjay's Journey into Bitcoin 15:09 The Intersection of Real Estate and Bitcoin 23:20 Understanding Sovana's Unique Offering 29:06 Capital Partners and Future Prospects 30:05 The Journey to Bitcoin Investment 35:20 Sovana's Unique Approach to Home Equity 40:27 The Convergence of Real Estate and Bitcoin 44:40 Challenges in Bitcoin Adoption 49:53 Parallels Between Bitcoin and the Internet Boom 57:02 The Future of Bitcoin as a Store of Value 01:01:31 TechTalks 2026: Exploring Bitcoin's Future References https://www.sovana.io/ https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.
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100 - Bitcoin, AI & the Deflationary Future: Jeff Booth on Value Creation in a Chaotic World
Apr 2001:10:26Tap to summarizeJeff Booth returns to explore Bitcoin as a foundational protocol, the explosive innovation happening in layers, and its accelerating adoption around the world. He dives deep into the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, the deflationary forces reshaping economies, and why decentralized AI is critical for the future. From the complexities of productivity and debt to the evolving role of venture capital, Jeff makes the case that real value creation — not extraction — will define the winners in this new era. He urges founders and builders to embrace an abundance mindset and focus on solving problems for others amid global uncertainty. A must-listen for Bitcoin entrepreneurs, AI innovators, and anyone positioning themselves at the frontier of technology and money. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin's Evolution 10:56 The Role of Protocols in Innovation 20:47 Building on Bitcoin: Startups and Use Cases 31:08 Bitcoin in a Free Market vs. Traditional Systems 37:23 AI's Impact on Value Creation 41:03 Bitcoin and the Future of Value 43:53 The Open Source Revolution in AI 49:59 The Evolution of Venture Capital 57:00 Navigating Change and Urgency 01:03:07 Creating Your Future in a Chaotic World 01:10:03 TechTalks 2026: Exploring Bitcoin's Future References https://www.jeffbooth.ca/ https://egodeath.capital/ https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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099 - Bitcoin Freedom: Evento, Hack4Freedom, & Women Builders with Brianna
Apr 1400:54:51Tap to summarizeBrianna Honkawa d'Estries, founder of Evento and Hack4Freedom, joins us to explore how Bitcoin can power accessible community events and create real financial empowerment. She shares her journey into Bitcoin, the challenges of usability, her vision for open-source tools, and how Hack4Freedom is equipping women in the Global South to build on the protocol. Insights on privacy, self-sovereignty, and practical advice for women entrepreneurs are ready to ship. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brianna and Her Journey 10:18 The Importance of Usability in Bitcoin 20:38 Integrating Bitcoin into Evento 25:21 Evento's Vision and Human Rights Foundation Grant 27:10 Crowdfunding and Financial Barriers 29:34 Privacy and Open Source Money 32:07 The Importance of Open Source Development 35:10 Hack4Freedom: Empowering Women in Tech 39:55 Bridging the Gap: Bitcoin for Women 45:45 Future Aspirations for Evento and Hack4Freedom 47:33 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs References https://evento.so/ https://www.hack4freedom.com/ https://x.com/briimhd https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton
Apr 701:04:30Tap to summarizeRob Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of AnchorWatch, joins to discuss Bitcoin insurance, Miniscript-powered custody, and the future of secure self-custody. He shares how AnchorWatch is building innovative insurance solutions tied directly to on-chain Bitcoin, explores inheritance planning, and reveals key lessons on founder prioritization and community building in the Bitcoin ecosystem. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:15 Rob's Journey into Bitcoin and AnchorWatch 11:07 The Evolution of Insurance in Bitcoin 20:57 Building AnchorWatch: The Technical Foundations 28:51 Programmability and the Future of Bitcoin Insurance 32:35 Understanding Miniscript and Bitcoin's Programming Language 37:49 The Significance of Lloyd's of London in Insurance 42:11 AnchorWatch's Product Offerings and Innovations 47:43 Inheritance Solutions and Bitcoin Security 50:57 Founder Mindset and Strategic Prioritization 57:55 Time Management and Community Engagement References https://www.anchorwatch.com/https://x.com/Rob1Ham https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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097 - Bitcoin Builders in Focus: Maturing Infrastructure and New Convergence Plays; Highlights 92-96
Apr 200:22:08Tap to summarizeThis Highlights episode explores key themes from recent conversations with various Bitcoin-focused startups and investment firms. The discussion centers on the reasons why builders are choosing a Bitcoin-only approach, the maturation of Bitcoin infrastructure, changing dynamics in startup funding, the importance of community hubs, and the convergence of Bitcoin with AI and energy sectors. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Startups and Themes 05:11 The Bitcoin-Only Focus of Builders 10:43 Maturing Infrastructure and Diverse Opportunities 13:35 Changing Startup Dynamics and Funding Philosophies 16:36 Global Community and Local Hubs 17:06 Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy References https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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096 - Bitcoin as Collateral: Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure with Rosa Shores
Mar 1701:01:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Rosa Shores, CEO and founder of Blockspaces, shares her journey from corporate e-commerce to Bitcoin infrastructure builder. She discusses building infrastructure that supports Bitcoin as collateral for financial products, the role of community banks in the evolving financial landscape, and why block space scarcity is set to reshape capital markets. Rosa also makes the case for more women builders in the Bitcoin space. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rosa Shores and Blockspaces 05:48 Rosa's Journey into Bitcoin and Blockchain 13:36 Building Blockspaces: Infrastructure and Integrations 19:54 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Financial Markets 28:52 Regulatory Landscape and Community Banks' Role 34:37 Understanding Block Space Scarcity 42:40 The Future of Block Space Markets 48:08 The Role of Women in the Bitcoin Space References https://www.blockspaces.com/https://x.com/TheRosaShores https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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095 - Bitcoin Is Eating the World: John Arnold of Ten31 on Investing in the Monetary Revolution
Mar 1201:08:18Tap to summarizeIn this in-depth interview, John Arnold, principal at Ten31, shares his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin investing, explores the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin as a monetary technology, and discusses the future of Bitcoin adoption across industries and geographies. Listen, and discover insights on Bitcoin's market size, investment strategies, and how to think long-term in a volatile world. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:15 Transitioning from Hedge Fund to Bitcoin Investment 14:05 The Concept of Bitcoin Eating the World 19:53 Geographical vs. Industry-Specific Adoption of Bitcoin 24:09 Understanding Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies 31:09 The Case for Bitcoin Investment 33:22 Rethinking Venture Capital in the Bitcoin Era 35:16 The Bitcoin Treasury Strategy for Startups 49:42 Innovative Deal Structures in Bitcoin Investments 51:27 Addressing Quantum Threats and Adoption Concerns References https://www.ten31.vc/https://x.com/JohnArnoldTen31 https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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094 - From Skeptic to Movement Builder: Rod Roudi on Bitcoin's Grassroots Revolution
Mar 1001:05:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Rod Roudi, co-founder of Bitcoin Park in Nashville, shares his journey from tech to Bitcoin, the vision behind Bitcoin Park, and its role in fostering grassroots freedom tech communities. Discover how Nashville is becoming a surprising hub for Bitcoin innovation, the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, and the importance of grassroots efforts in shaping the future of digital sovereignty. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita, Mexico. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Rod's Journey to Bitcoin and Co-founding Bitcoin Park 05:28 The Unique Space of Bitcoin Park 08:16 Metrics of Success and Community Engagement at Bitcoin Park 12:03 Freedom Tech: The Intersection of Bitcoin and AI 16:06 Supporting Startups and Community Growth 19:42 Nashville: An Unexpected Hub for Bitcoin and Policy Engagement 24:29 Regular Events and Meetups at Bitcoin Park 29:20 The Future of Bitcoin, AI, and Freedom Tech 35:21 Decentralization in Bitcoin Mining 38:08 AI and Bitcoin: A New Frontier 42:32 The Proof of Work Generation 44:55 Building Community: Nashville and Austin 50:14 Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI 55:34 Big Ideas and Practical Applications References https://bitcoinpark.com/https://x.com/bitkite https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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093 - Musqet: Building the Payment Rails for a Bitcoin Economy
Mar 201:02:28Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, the co-hosts welcome David Parkinson and Ben De Waal from Musqet, a next-generation payments company focused on Bitcoin and stablecoin solutions. They discuss the founding of Musqet, the importance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and the challenges and opportunities in the current regulatory landscape. The conversation also covers Muscat's innovative services, including a payroll solution and its go-to-market strategy, emphasizing the need for seamless Bitcoin adoption in various sectors. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Musqet and Its Founders 09:04 Understanding Musqet's Services and Solutions 13:39 Ben's Journey into Bitcoin and Musqet 20:35 The Importance of Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange 29:22 Merchant Perspectives on Bitcoin Adoption 37:17 Go-To-Market Strategy and User Acquisition 42:48 Introducing the Payroll Solution 49:06 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in the UK 55:13 Future Expansion Plans and Series A Roadmap References https://musqet.tech/ https://x.com/Musqet_David https://x.com/Ben_deWaal https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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