Build With Bitcoin

Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz

"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…

  1. Jul 9

    105 - Open Source Innovation at Risk: Lauren Rodriguez on the Samourai Wallet Case

    In this episode, Lauren Rodriguez shares the story of her husband Keonne’s legal battle over Samurai Wallet. We explore the real risks facing innovators in Bitcoin privacy tools and the urgent need for regulatory clarity. The conversation examines what this case means for open-source development, privacy technology, and the future of Bitcoin innovation. If you’re building on the protocol or care about the freedom to innovate, this episode delivers essential perspective for every entrepreneur in the 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 the Case of Samurai Wallet 03:36 The Arrest and Initial Reactions 06:54 Legal Framework and Compliance 09:51 Prosecution's Approach and Evidence 12:57 Judicial Proceedings and Challenges 15:44 Plea Deal and Its Implications 18:46 Public Perception and Misunderstandings 21:59 The Impact of Innovation on Legal Systems 27:35 Understanding CoinJoin and User Control 31:15 Keonne's Vision and Background in Bitcoin 35:08 The Impact of Legal Challenges on Innovators 37:35 Navigating Innovation in a Hostile Jurisdiction 41:01 The Chilling Effect on Development 45:46 Seeking Justice: The Path to a Presidential Pardon References https://billandkeonne.org/ https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

    105 - Open Source Innovation at Risk: Lauren Rodriguez on the Samourai Wallet Case
  2. Jun 30

    104 - From India to Europe: Scaling Bitcoin Infrastructure with Bringin

    Prashanth, CEO of Bringin, shares his journey from India to Europe and the real challenges of building Bitcoin infrastructure that works across borders. We explore how Bringin enables seamless Lightning-powered Bitcoin payments, the regulatory realities of scaling infrastructure, and what the future of global Bitcoin payments looks like, from a founder who is shipping it today. Key topics: •⁠ ⁠Prashanth’s path from India to Europe •⁠ ⁠Building production-grade Bitcoin infrastructure •⁠ ⁠Lightning Network for cross-border transactions •⁠ ⁠Regulatory hurdles and scaling Bitcoin payments globally ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 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 Prashanth and Bringin 09:55 Understanding Bringin's Services 13:06 Market Insights and User Demographics 16:09 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges 18:52 Building Bringin: The Founder’s Journey 22:00 Future Expansion and User Experience 27:22 Understanding Customer Needs in Product Development 31:33 Leveraging Bitcoin for Global Value Transfer 32:56 The Role of Lightning Network in Transactions 39:56 Impact of Bitcoin Price on Transaction Volumes 42:25 Organic Growth Strategies for Bringin 44:42 Future Expansion Plans and Market Strategy References https://x.com/bringinxyzhttps://x.com/prashanthc123 https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

    104 - From India to Europe: Scaling Bitcoin Infrastructure with Bringin
  3. Jun 3

    103 - Highlights: Bitcoin Protocol, AI, and Emerging Markets, Episodes 98-102

    In this highlights episode, hosts Israel and Lynne reflect on five recent conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin. They celebrate hitting the 100-episode milestone and synthesize the key themes that emerged across the discussions. From Bitcoin’s role as a foundational protocol for innovation to rapid adoption across emerging markets and the Global South, the conversations explored both the technical and human sides of building on Bitcoin. The hosts dive into the untapped programmability of the protocol, the ongoing challenges around narrative and user experience, and the growing intersection between Bitcoin and AI — including how Bitcoin could serve as a neutral medium for AI agents in a deflationary future. Whether you’re a builder, entrepreneur, or developer working on the protocol, this episode distills the most important signals from recent discussions and where the Bitcoin ecosystem is heading next. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 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 and Summary 04:34 Bitcoin as a Protocol: Building the Future 09:16 Emerging Markets: Bitcoin's Rapid Adoption 14:59 User Experience and Narrative Challenges 18:50 Unlocking Bitcoin's Programmability 21:18 AI and Bitcoin: A Converging Future References https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

    103 - Highlights: Bitcoin Protocol, AI, and Emerging Markets, Episodes 98-102
  4. May 21

    102 - Shaping Bitcoin’s Next Chapter: Fernando Nikolic on Narrative Innovation & Perception

    Fernando 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.

    102 - Shaping Bitcoin’s Next Chapter: Fernando Nikolic on Narrative Innovation & Perception
  5. May 5

    101 - Bitcoin Without Debt: Turning Property Equity into Sovereign Capital | Sanjay Mavinkurve (Sovana)

    Sanjay 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.

    101 - Bitcoin Without Debt: Turning Property Equity into Sovereign Capital | Sanjay Mavinkurve (Sovana)
  6. Apr 20

    100 - Bitcoin, AI & the Deflationary Future: Jeff Booth on Value Creation in a Chaotic World

    Jeff 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.

    100 - Bitcoin, AI & the Deflationary Future: Jeff Booth on Value Creation in a Chaotic World
  7. Apr 14

    099 - Bitcoin Freedom: Evento, Hack4Freedom, & Women Builders with Brianna

    Brianna 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.

    099 - Bitcoin Freedom: Evento, Hack4Freedom, & Women Builders with Brianna
  8. Apr 7

    098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton

    Rob 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.

    098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton
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"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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