Bitcoin Journeys is dedicated to exploring the diverse journeys and reasons people from various backgrounds turn to Bitcoin.
Each episode of the podcast is a focused 30–60-minute conversation that centers around two main questions: What brought you to Bitcoin, and why do you invest in it?
Through this, I aim to uncover personal narratives that provide unique perspectives and bring to light how transformational of a technology Bitcoin is.
Bitcoin Journeys is dedicated to exploring the diverse journeys and reasons people from various backgrounds turn to Bitcoin.
Each episode of the podcast is a focused 30–60-minute conversation that centers around two main questions: What brought you to Bitcoin, and why do you invest in it?
Through this, I aim to uncover personal narratives that provide unique perspectives and bring to light how transformational of a technology Bitcoin is.
In this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys Podcast, I am joined by Prashanth Chandrashekar, a seasoned Bitcoin engineer and founder of Bringin—a platform revolutionizing how Bitcoiners spend and manage their funds.
Prashanth shares his inspiring journey from discovering Bitcoin in college to building tools that bridge the gap between crypto and everyday fiat needs, all while living fully on a Bitcoin standard.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction and guest background
02:30 - Prashanth's Bitcoin discovery through "Mastering Bitcoin"
07:15 - Explaining proof of work to non-technical audiences
12:45 -What is the Lightning Network and why it matters
18:20 - Building Lightning infrastructure at Lastbit
23:10 -The problem that led to founding Bring-in
28:45 - Living on a Bitcoin standard: practical experience
35:30 - Dealing with Bitcoin volatility in daily spending
42:15 - Tax complications of Bitcoin-as-currency
47:00 - The future of Bitcoin adoption and circular economies
51:30 - Final advice for Bitcoin newcomers
Follow Prashanth:
X: @prashanthc123
Website: bringin.xyz
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X: @stephan_zimm
Instagram: @bitcoinadvisory
This content is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only.
The views expressed by Stephan Zimmermann and his guests are their own and do not constitute financial advice.
Nothing in the title, thumbnail, description, or video/audio is to be interpreted as investment, tax, or legal advice.
I am not a financial advisor and do not provide financial services as defined by MiCA or other financial regulations.
