In this episode, we sit down with Oliver, founder of Jippi - a mobile AR game dubbed the “Pokémon Go for Bitcoin.” Designed to engage Gen Z through geolocation gameplay and Bitcoin rewards, Jippi blends education, entertainment, and a powerful Bitcoin onramp strategy. Oliver shares the journey from Swan layoffs to building Jippi, explains their growth strategy, discusses wallet integration via Joltz, dives into revenue models, reflects on app store challenges, and opens up about their crowdfunding campaign on Timestamp. From Top Builder award winner to building a $140M vision, this is a raw look at what it takes to gamify Bitcoin adoption.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:48 Meet Oliver and Jippi: The Bitcoin Go01:18 Oliver's Background and Jippi's Vision03:07 Gameplay Mechanics and Future Plans04:46 Revenue Models and Educational Components09:37 Achievements and Investment Opportunities17:25 Challenges and Learnings19:35 Future Prospects and Closing Thoughts00:00 Introduction to Jippi and Oliver01:15 Origins and Development of Jippi03:07 Gameplay and Features of Jippi04:46 Revenue Models and Sponsorships06:34 Educational Component and Wallet Integration09:37 Achievements and Investment Opportunities16:57 Challenges and Learnings23:13 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts——————————————Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investorsAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects! https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.comNeed more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.ltng.venturesLearn More About Jippi👉 https://jippi.app/Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVenturesFollow Jippi👉 https://x.com/JippiAppFollow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuzJoin our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFhEarn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain:👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0tSubscribe to our audio-only podcasts below:👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #Gaming #MobileGaming

In this Deep Dive, Jesse from Amboss discusses their expanding suite of Lightning Network tools—from Rails enabling non-custodial Bitcoin yield to Magma’s peer-to-peer channel marketplace and liquidity subscriptions for automated payment reliability. He explains how Amboss empowers businesses and individuals to earn yield, manage liquidity, and prepare for innovations like stablecoins on Lightning. With insights on compliance, privacy, and future plans, Jesse shares how Amboss is driving adoption and simplifying Lightning’s complexity for a global audience.

We talk about:

- Intro to Jesse and Amboss’s Lightning network mission

- Overview of Rails for earning Bitcoin yield non-custodially

- How macaroons enable secure delegated permissions in Rails

- Thea and Voltage partnerships for onboarding and infrastructure

- Liquidity lockups, withdrawals, and user funds management explained

- Pricing model: $30/month node fee plus 0.6% AUM for Rails

- Cash App yield comparison and Lightning withdrawal insights

- Magma: marketplace for buying and selling Lightning channels

- Liquidity subscriptions automate payment reliability for businesses

- Reflex: compliance tools for Lightning regulatory protection

- Lightning privacy facts and addressing traceability misconceptions

- Amboss Space as the go-to hub for Lightning network analytics

- Plans for stablecoins and Taproot assets integration on Lightning

- Vision for decentralizing finance and supporting global payments

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:17 Overview of Topics to be Discussed

02:11 Jesse's Digital Nomad Life

03:35 Introduction to Rails and Bitcoin Yield

07:08 Understanding Cash App's Yield

09:45 Non-Custodial Bitcoin Liquidity

16:55 Revenue Model for Rails

23:02 Introduction to Magma Marketplace

24:35 Magma Marketplace in Action

27:46 Automating Bitcoin Payments

28:52 Understanding Liquidity Subscriptions

29:54 Machine Learning in Payment Processing

30:32 Launch and Adoption of Liquidity Subscriptions

35:09 Regulatory Concerns and Compliance

42:29 Ambos Space and Lightning Network Analytics

49:05 Future of Ambos and Lightning Network Innovations

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In this Lightning Ventures Quick Pitch, Felipe, founder of Sati, shares how his company is breaking barriers to #bitcoin and #stablecoin adoption in emerging markets. By leveraging WhatsApp’s 3 billion-strong user base, Sati enables instant, non-custodial crypto payments on even the most basic smartphones. Felipe discusses the unique technical challenges of building on WhatsApp, the company’s rapid growth past 20,000 users, and innovative use cases like mining pool payouts and partnerships. With a modular architecture and white-label solutions, Sati is positioning itself to bring financial access to the next billion users.

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Sati’s mission: bring Bitcoin and stablecoins to emerging markets

- Leveraging WhatsApp as a payments platform (3B users)

- Solving challenges of app storage limitations on low-capacity smartphones

- Non-custodial wallet design using phone numbers and PINs

- Modular architecture: Spanish bot, English bot, white-label wallet solutions

- Key backers: Tim Draper, Ricardo Salinas, Outlier Ventures, Boost VC

- Target markets: countries w/ unstable economies, high WhatsApp adoption

- Growth milestones: 10K users → 20K users in 4 months

- Mining pool payouts via Sati: auto-wallet creation and BTC airdrops

- Partnership to onboard 1.5M users into Lightning

- Meta (WhatsApp & Instagram) testing stablecoin payments- Projections: 100K → 250K users by end of year

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In this Lightning Ventures Founder Interview, Felipe, CEO of Sati, dives deep into how his company is enabling #bitcoin and #stablecoin access for billions via WhatsApp. Broadcasting from Tulum, Felipe discusses Sati’s mission to onboard users in emerging markets where traditional banking is broken and smartphone storage is scarce. He unpacks their non-custodial architecture, unique WhatsApp bot integration, and the company’s ambitious goal of powering financial services directly within the world’s most popular messaging app. Felipe also shares insights on working with Meta, scaling user adoption, handling regulatory hurdles, and Sati’s moonshot vision of building a modular API-driven ecosystem for crypto-native payments.

- Introduction to Felipe and Sati’s mission

- Why WhatsApp is the perfect distribution channel for global adoption

- Target user profiles: remittance senders, knowledge workers- How Sati enables ramp on/off with partnerships

- Non-custodial wallet architecture using phone number and PIN encryption- Recovery process, SIM swap risks, and upcoming exportable key feature

- Challenges and strategies for getting WhatsApp bots approved by Meta

- Demo of sending and receiving sats and future pre-funded accounts- Hybrid backend infrastructure

- Business model focused on fees, swaps, and white-label API solutions- Growth trajectory with 20K users and partnerships driving toward 250K

- Roadmap for expanding into Telegram, SMS, and Chrome extensions

- Long-term vision of powering decentralized financial services

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Listen in as we catch up with John, the founder and CEO of Zaprite—a powerful, non-custodial Bitcoin payment platform that began as a personal tool and evolved into a full-fledged business solution. John shares the origin story of Zaprite, its evolution from an invoicing platform to a multi-feature merchant toolkit, and its transition from solo founder days at Pleb Lab to a venture-backed team with Bitcoin veterans like Parker Lewis and Will Cole. He breaks down the product’s usage across industries, discusses the upcoming shift to transaction-based billing, and unveils Zaprite’s latest feature: event ticketing. The interview concludes with heartfelt advice for new founders: build what you need, gather real feedback early, and demonstrate proof of work.In this video, we cover:- Zaprite's origin story and early product focus- Transition from freelancer tool to full business platform- Overview of Zaprite’s core features- Non-custodial architecture and self-custody ethos- Use cases and user base: freelancers, SMBs, miners, professionals- Decision to move to a paid subscription model- Adding fiat payment rails while maintaining Bitcoin-first UX- Key integrations (Strike, Stripe, Speed, Voltage, Breeze, etc.)- API use cases- Growth of transaction volume and subscriber base- Strategic hires: Parker Lewis, Will Cole, Nate, Tom, Nick- Bitcoin treasury strategy and bear market runway extension- Upcoming billing engine with transaction-based fees- New feature: full-service event ticketing system- 5-year vision: mainstream Bitcoin payments, online-first commerce- Advice to founders----------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contactAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.ltng.venturesLearn More About Zaprite 📡 https://zaprite.com/Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.x.com/LTNGVenturesFollow Zaprite:https://x.com/zapriteappFollow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuzJoin our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFhEarn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0tSubscribe to our audio-only podcasts belowhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!

In this in-depth conversation with Zach Herbert, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Devices, we explore the company's ambitious leap beyond Bitcoin hardware wallets with the launch of Passport Prime—a first-of-its-kind open-source personal security platform. Zach breaks down their new secure OS (KOS), the bold Bluetooth architecture (Quantum Link), a thriving developer ecosystem, and how Foundation is challenging industry giants like Ledger. We also touch on their subscription model, U.S.-based manufacturing strategy, Cake Wallet partnership, and roadmap to profitability. If you're a builder, investor, or privacy advocate, this is a must-watch.Interview breakdown:- Foundation Devices launches Passport Prime with major design upgrades.- Introducing Quantum Link for secure Bluetooth communication.- The new device includes 64GB storage and supports files, seeds, and 2FA.- Foundation creates KOS, a new open-source OS built for hardware security.- Third-party apps will be supported through an open developer SDK.- Cake Wallet becomes the first external app to integrate with Passport.- Foundation plans to launch a $5/month encrypted backup service.- Envoy mobile app will soon support Lightning.- Foundation is targeting profitability in Q3 2025.- Company raised $7M previously and is now raising a $2.5–3M extension.- Over half the current round is already committed, led by Arch Capital.- Foundation critiques Ledger’s UX and security model.- Foundation booth at Bitcoin 2025 conference featuring Passport Prime. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contactAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got you!Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.ltng.venturesLearn More About Foundation Devices 📡 https://foundation.xyz/Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.x.com/LTNGVenturesFollow Foundation Devices:https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuzJoin our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFhEarn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0tSubscribe to our audio-only podcasts below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!

In this deep-dive interview with Ben Arc, we explore the evolution of LNBits, the modular Bitcoin and Lightning toolkit that's empowering developers, merchants, and businesses worldwide. Ben breaks down the open-source ethos, the inspiration behind LNBits' WordPress-style extension marketplace, and the roadmap toward building a billion-dollar Bitcoin company. We discuss revenue strategies, including paid extensions, SaaS hosting, and Nostr.com services, as well as the powerful security suite that has driven LNBits from beta to full production. If you’re a builder, investor, or just curious about how Bitcoin development is being monetized, this conversation is a must-watch.- LNBits as a Modular Bitcoin Tool: Inspired by WordPress and Odoo, allowing for easy extension development.- From Hobby Project to Production-Ready Software: Transitioning from beta after five years of hardening and real-world testing.- The Importance of Open-Source Sustainability: Balancing community-driven development with a for-profit arm.- Revenue Model: Paid Extensions: Developers can monetize their work, and LNBits takes a small fee.- Software as a Service (SaaS) Offering: LNBits-hosted services for users who don’t want to self-host.- Affiliate-Based Monetization: Earning revenue through transaction-based services integrated into LNBits.- Security & Resilience Features: Advanced security suite protecting nodes and wallets from risks.- LNBits in Enterprise & Industry Use: Used by banks, casinos, exchanges, and major Bitcoin businesses.- The Role of LNBits in Hardware Innovation: Supporting Bitcoin ATMs, vending machines, and custom POS solutions.- Nostr.com & Identity Services: Paid relays and premium Nostr identities as a new revenue stream.- Developer Incentives & Community Growth: Encouraging contributions through financial incentives.- The Future of Bitcoin Application Layer: How LNBits supports Bitcoin adoption at scale.- The Philosophy of Permissionless Building: Allowing users to fully control and customize their installations.- Lightning Network Challenges & Solutions: Addressing wallet security and transaction scalability.- LNBits on ThunderFunder: Offering a way for the Bitcoin community to invest in its growth.--------------------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contactAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.ltng.venturesLearn More About LNbitshttps://www.lnbits.comFollow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸https://www.x.com/LTNGVenturesFollow LNbitshttps://www.x.com/lnbitsFollow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuzJoin our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFhEarn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0tSubscribe to our audio-only podcasts belowhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#LNBits #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource #BitcoinAdoption #Nostr

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jeremy and Jonathan, the visionary founders of Cloaked Wireless and Cloak Network. With backgrounds in pioneering projects like the Freedom Network (precursor to Tor) and Blockstream, they're now revolutionizing wireless security and privacy. If you want to view our Quick Pitch Video of Cloaked Wireless, check it out here https://youtu.be/X9MzWB92v9Y

TLDR: Secure Wireless Solution: Cloaked Wireless tackles SIM swap attacks by allowing only customers to modify their accounts, ensuring unparalleled security and privacy. Open-Source Innovation: Their mission is to democratize wireless access, enabling anyone to launch and control their own wireless solutions without government intervention.Cloak Network: A next-generation, incentivized network for secure internet access, leveraging Bitcoin for micro-payments and open-source technology.

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Join us for a deep dive with Matteo Pellegrini, the founder of OrangePill App—an innovative, Bitcoin-only social network built around local connections. In this conversation, Matteo shares how OrangePill App exploded in 2024 with soaring revenue and user growth, why he believes paywalls filter out noise, and how being laser-focused on Bitcoiners has created a global community. We also get a sneak peek into the app’s upcoming features for 2025, including a built-in Lightning wallet, RSVP and ticketing platform, and more. Whether you’re a Bitcoin maxi, a curious newcomer, or a builder in the space, this chat is packed with insights on growing a profitable Bitcoin startup and cultivating genuine human connections. In this video we discuss: - Revenue growth of 126% year-over-year - 15,000+ global members and counting - The paywall strategy that filters out spammers and trolls - From finding local Bitcoiners to saving families in emergencies - How real-life connections drive app adoption - Success stories: from meetups to marriages - Building a Social Layer for Bitcoin - The power of a Bitcoin-focused community - Lessons on Running a Bitcoin Business - Why Matteo insists on a paid membership model - Balancing fiat vs. Bitcoin in corporate treasury - Growing during a tough market (FTX collapse timing) - Launching a Lightning wallet (no invoice friction) - Introducing RSVP management and ticketing for Bitcoin-only events - Plans for in-app voice and video calling - Becoming the go-to platform for Bitcoin conferences & merchants - Matteo’s outlook on Bitcoin adoption post-halving cycle - Where Bitcoin and social networking intersect next - Upcoming ThunderFunder campaign and how to get involved Links & Resources OrangePill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com Follow OPA on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/orangepillapp Follow Matteo on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/matteopelleg ThunderFunder Offering: https://thunderfunder.com//offering/opa Web App: https://web.orangepillapp.com Follow Mike Jarmuz on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Mike Jarmuz on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 👉🏼 https://www.ltng.ventures Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors 💡 Discover more Bitcoin opportunities on Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com Get started investing in Bitcoin and open-source companies! Built by plebs for the plebs. Join the active community of people. It's fun, easy, and free 💡 Follow Thunder Funder on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/thunderfundercf Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://www.ltng.ventures/founders Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://www.angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://www.fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC #BitcoinInvesting #BitcoinCompanies #LightningLabs #Blockstream #MultiSig #CryptoInfrastructure #BitcoinFoundations #BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin #VentureCapitalStrategies #ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis #FundingBitcoinStartups Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth Bitcoin content! 📈💬

Join us as we dive deep into the #Bitcoin, #lightningnetwork, #nostr, and #ai ecosystems with Max Webster, the founder of Hivemind Ventures and a visionary VC with a knack for being early on groundbreaking technologies. Max shares his journey from traditional venture capital to Bitcoin-focused investments in this insightful and energetic interview. We discuss the future of Bitcoin infrastructure, AI and Bitcoin's convergence, and Lightning Network applications' explosive potential. 🌍⚡ Key Topics Covered: - How Max transitioned from traditional VC to Bitcoin. - The story behind HiveMind Ventures and its $21M Bitcoin-focused Fund 1. - Lightning Network's current growth and adoption. - The role of Nostr in reshaping decentralized identity and data transfer. - The emerging convergence of Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI. - Exciting portfolio companies like Stacker News, Wavelake, and LNbits. - Max’s thoughts on investing in Latin America and other emerging markets. - Insights for founders building Bitcoin startups. - Whether you're a Bitcoin founder or an investor, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, future trends, and a glimpse into the mind of one of Bitcoin VC's leading thinkers. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact 💡 Discover more Bitcoin opportunities on Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com Get started investing in Bitcoin and open-source companies! Built by plebs for the plebs. Join the active community of people. It's fun, easy, and free 💡 Learn about HiveMind Ventures 🔗 https://hivemind.vc Follow Max Webster @MaxAWebster 🐦 https://x.com/MaxAWebster Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn about Thunder 🌩️ Funder https://www.thunderfunder.com Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Thunder Funder @ThunderFunderCF 🌩️ https://www.x.com/thunderfundercf Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://www.ltng.ventures/founders Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://www.angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://www.fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC #BitcoinInvesting #MikeNovogratz #BitcoinCompanies #LightningLabs #Blockstream #MultiSig #CryptoInfrastructure #BitcoinFoundations #BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin #VentureCapitalStrategies #ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis #FundingBitcoinStartups Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth Bitcoin content! 📈💬

Alyse Killeen has been actively investing in Bitcoin startups since 2013, making her a true veteran in this nascent industry. In this discussion, she discusses Stillmark's on thesis-driven investing and how evaluating new paradigms is central to their process. Alyse also discusses gauging a bear market's impact on seed-stage startups versus later rounds. For founders looking to understand today's landscape, her perspective on executing with less funding availability is invaluable. Overall, this interview provides a wealth of investing wisdom for anyone building in or around Bitcoin. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Check out Stillmark 🦡 https://www.stillmark.com/ Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Alyse Killeen  @alysekilleen8084  https://twitter.com/AlyseKilleen Follow Stillmark  @HelloStillmark  https://twitter.com/HelloStillmark Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC#BitcoinInvesting#StillmarkVC#AlyseKilleen#MikeNovogratz#BitcoinCompanies#LightningLabs#Blockstream#MultiSig#CryptoInfrastructure#BitcoinFoundations#BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin#VentureCapitalStrategies#ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis#FundingBitcoinStartups

Catching up with Slice CEO and Co-founder Darina Oumanski. Chatting about Wolf's NYC's #Bitcoin and #lightningnetwork accelerator. They've had phenomenal growth over the past year since we first invested. Check out that video here: Slice has since surpassed 520,000 downloads and delivers over 30 million monthly impressions. Darina discusses Slice's experience in the Wolf Pack accelerator, how they significantly grew their team, and new monetization strategies like surveys and Bing search integration. Darina also talks about Slice's hugely popular and vibrant community, its focus on organic growth, and its future plans for the company. For passive browsing rewards and a chance to earn bitcoin, check out Slice at slices.com. Slice is a beloved Lightning Ventures portfolio company, and we're thrilled about their insane growth. They've got partnerships with Zebedee and Bitrefill. Their amazing browser extension works alongside your #adblocker to ensure every ad you see earns you your fair slice! In this case, a slice of #bitcoin is some sweet, sweet sats. With free instant withdrawals through their seamless #lightningnetwork integration,. Yeah, yeah... you can withdraw in fiat through PayPal... if you're a LOSER!!! Ha ha. We don't want that trashola; show us the sats! Listen in to learn more about one of the most promising Bitcoin startups. Download and try Slice here 👇 https://addslice.com/?crew=P5b3T

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Our second episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Ego Death's Nico Lechuga visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his firm Ego Death, participates in the world of Bitcoin Venture Capital. What is he excited about? Bullish on #lightningnetwork, #bitcoinprice, #bitcoinadoption, and more. What co-investments do we both share? What's he looking for in founders, teams, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space. In this interview, we speak with Nico Leshuga, a founding general partner at EgoDeath Capital, to gain insights into the world of Bitcoin VC and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. From the firm's origin story to its investment philosophy, we cover a lot of ground. ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Follow Nico Lechuga ⚡️ @nico_lechuga 🤘🏼 https://twitter.com/nico_lechuga Learn More About Ego Death: 💀 https://egodeath.capital Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Check out our video 🎥 interviews! Subscribe to our channel.

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GetBit is onboarding 1.4B Indias to #Bitcoin. With an Android live in India, they have an impressive volume for only a few months. Their other focus is on remittances from USD to INR. They're revolutionizing the way we think about cross-border payments. By harnessing the power of #Bitcoin, this innovative startup is making it easy and accessible for everyday people to send and receive money to India. With its user-friendly interface and fast, secure transactions, GetBit is changing the game for good. Save money on all your payments from the US to India at https://www.getbit.money or try India's Bitcoin-only exchange https://getbit.in Link to Product Demo Video for Getbit 👇 https://youtu.be/IWsx7t07FqQ

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In this video, we sit down with Chris Hunter of Satoshi to discuss this revolutionary new Bitcoin app. Hunter explains how Satoshi aims to be the “everything Bitcoin app” by providing a comprehensive suite of features including buying, selling, spending, earning, and learning about Bitcoin all in one place.

We learn about Satoshi's core proposition of convenience, superior user experience design, and optionality when it comes to features like custody and KYC/AML. Hunter also shares exciting new gamification elements and how users can both earn and refer Bitcoin via the app.

Set for full launch in January 2024, Satoshi  will initially be available in the United States with plans to expand internationally next year. Hunter discusses the app’s roadmap and growth projections. Key questions around regulations, risks, and monetization strategies are also addressed.

For those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Satoshi Money and its mission to advance Bitcoin adoption, this video provides a detailed overview straight from the Co-Founder. Learn how this promising startup aims to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful for all.

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Mike Jarmuz interviews Philipp from PnkFrg Studios on their latest project, unlocking the future of playability with Bitcoin-powered Gaming. PnkFrg Studios is revolutionizing the intersection of mobile gaming and social media with Project Alpha, a game that combines the best of both worlds with the power of Bitcoin.

In Project Alpha, users can create short videos and earn Bitcoin for their creativity and participation in the gaming community. With its seamless wallet integration and voting system, Project Alpha offers a truly immersive and rewarding gaming experience for players of all ages.

Key Features:

- Earn Bitcoin for your creativity: Create short videos and share them with the world to earn Bitcoin. - Vote for your favorite videos: The community decides which videos win Bitcoin, adding an element of competition and excitement to the platform. - Connect with a global community: Project Alpha is a global platform where gamers from all over the world can connect and share their creativity. - Play-to-earn: Project Alpha is a play-to-earn platform, meaning that you can earn Bitcoin by playing the game. - Why Project Alpha Matters:

Project Alpha is more than just a game. It's a new way to express yourself, connect with others, and earn rewards for your creativity. With its innovative use of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, Project Alpha is poised to become a leader in the future of gaming.

Sign up for the beta today and experience the future of gaming!

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Our first episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Alexander Mann visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his company Timechain is participating in the Bitcoin venture capital space. What is he excited about? Current portfolio companies, what he looks for in founders, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space. Follow Alexander Mann⚡️ @alex_singh_mann https://twitter.com/alex_singh_mann Learn More About Timechain: https://timechain.concentric.vc/ Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #BitcoinEcosys #Decentralization, #bitcoinnews, #startup, #startups, #angelinvesting

Max Hillebrand, Co-founder of zkSNACKs and Wasabi Wallet, visits Lightning Ventures in an interview hosted by Mike Jarmuz. Since 2019 they have been the leading experts in this space. Wasabi Wallet is a privacy-focused non-custodial Bitcoin wallet built by #zkSNACKs. The Wasabi Wallet and team are some of the most respected #bitcoin developers and privacy experts. The number of active contributors to Wasabi Wallet in the Bitcoin Desktop Wallet category is only outnumbered by #bitcoincore. They have an incredibly dedicated and robust community helping to build their #opensource, privacy-focused, non-custodial #bitcoinwallet. Do you know about the history of #Coinjoin, #Joinmarkets, and enhanced Bitcoin privacy? What else? They also make a ton of Bitcoin in profits. We're talking about Bitcoin privacy, Wassabi Wallet features, TOR Network, and some exciting news about the projects Max is working on. 00:00:00 - Building ZK Snacks and the Story of Wasabi 00:06:55 - The History of Coin Join and Privacy Innovations 00:13:40 - The Legalities of Coin Joins 00:20:17 - The Future of Data Analysis and Bitcoin Anonymity 00:26:49 - The Difficulty of Spending Money on Projects 00:33:20 - The Future of Bitcoin Dividends 00:39:40 - Blacklisting and Ethical Decisions 00:45:47 - Demand for Block Space 00:51:18 - Tackling Technological Challenges and Roadmap Priorities 00:57:36 - Gratitude Follow Wasabi Wallet ⚡️ @WasabiWallet https://twitter.com/wasabiwallet Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Follow Max@HillebrandMax https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #BitcoinEcosystem #Maxhillebrand #Coinjoin #Joinmarket

Theya is building the UBS for #Bitcoin and is aiming to simplify Bitcoin self-custody. Join us as we chat with Smeet Bhatt, co-founder of Theya (https://theya.us/), a startup simplifying Bitcoin self-custody through easy-to-use multisig wallets. Smeet shares how his background in trading and tech startups led him to Bitcoin and inspired him to start Theya. Ushering in the next wave of #selfcustody and #bitcoinadoption. Not your keys, not your coins. And all of that good stuff.

We're hanging and talkin' bout:

- Getting into Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch as one of the only Bitcoin-native companies ever funded by YC

- How Theya is tailoring its multisig wallet specifically for affluent households holding 0.1-1 #btc

- Their goal of becoming "the UBS of Bitcoin" and add future products like #lightningnetwork implementations, #lending, and #investing - Launching their private beta and rolling out to early users over the next months before a full public launch

- Open-sourcing parts of their wallet architecture for transparency- How they differ from competitors like Unchained Capital by focusing on smaller BTC holders

- Raising funds and getting support from top VCs despite the bear marketFounders like Smeet are building key infrastructure to simplify Bitcoin self-custody for the next wave of users. Stay tuned for their public launch!

Check out Theya! ⚡️https://theya.us

Follow Theya ⚡️ @TheyaBitcoin

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Learn about Lightning⚡️VenturesFill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started.

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Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures

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Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸

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Lightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Learn how Breez is leading the charge for #lightningnetwork adoption through their innovative Breez SDK. In this interview, Breez co-founder and CEO Roy Sheinfeld discusses how they built one of the first mainstream #bitcoin wallets. From the 2018 era, and shares his realization that integrating Lightning into existing apps is the key to mass adoption. Find out how the new Breez SDK allows any developer to easily add Lightning payments into their apps, handling all the complexity behind the scenes. The SDK uses a hybrid cloud model for a seamless user experience across devices and apps. Discover how Breez monetizes via Lightning transaction fees, making the SDK free for developers. See how Breez is optimizing the SDK through close partnerships with a wide range of potential use cases. Learn how Breez competes against custodial and other open-source options by providing an easy, all-in-one, non-custodial Lightning solution. Where in the world will Roy Sheinfeld be IRL? Upcoming events include Riga, Nashville, El Salvador, and more. Overall this interview provides incredible insights into how Breez is driving the next generation of Lightning adoption through their SDK, Blockstream partnership, and more. Learn from Lightning pioneer Roy Sheinfeld about the future of payments. Lightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Check out Breez Technology! ⚡️ https://breez.technology Follow Breez ⚡️ @Breez_Tech https://twitter.com/breez_tech Follow Roy Sheinfeld @therealkingonly 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/therealkingonly Read Roy's awesome Medium articles 👀 https://medium.com/@kingonly Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #LightningWallet #roysheinfeld #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #BitcoinYield #Breez #bitcoinwallet #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #opensource #Noncustodial #BitcoinEcosystem