Builders In Bitcoin
By Rod @bitkite
Builders In BitcoinJan 24, 2023
EP28: Facilitating FOSS Development w/ Haley Berkoe, Program Manager - Spiral
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 more…
Resources:
Spiral: https://spiral.xyz/
Hello Bitcoin: https://hellobitco.in/
“Navigating the Bitcoin Open-Source World” (Haley’s article referenced in the episode): https://medium.com/@Hberkoe/learning-how-to-navigate-the-bitcoin-open-source-world-1241dfefb863
“A Framework for Sustainable Open-Source Bitcoin Development”: 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
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 Kit—a project that Alekos started—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 Daniela’s work on BDK
- why they’re opening a hackerspace in northern Italy
- the legalities around creating a non-profit like hack.bs.it
- and a lot more…
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
EP26: Accounting For Bitcoin w/ Joe Wood, Founder - Satoshi Pacioli Accounting Services
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 more…
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
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. Conor’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:
- Conor’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 more…
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
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 more…
Resources:
Foreman Mining: https://foreman.mn/
Dan’s Telegram handle: https://t.me/foreman_dan
Foreman’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
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
- NVK’s push into podcasting, including a conversation with Jack Dorsey
- Coinkite’s approach to product development and ways to be frugal while maintaining quality
- and a lot more…
Resources:
Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
Bitcoin.Review Podcast: https://bitcoin.review/
Coinkite sales team: sales@coinkite.com
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
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 more…
Resources:
AnchorWatch: https://www.anchorwatch.com/
Email Rob: rob@anchorwatch.com
Rob’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
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 Marty’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
- Marty’s growing media presence
- investing in Bitcoin-focused companies with Ten31
- mining in the great state of Tennessee
- and a lot more…
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
Builders In Bitcoin EP20: Bitcoin Changes Everything w/ P, Programming Director - Swan Bitcoin
My guest today is P, Programming Director at Swan Bitcoin. P’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 more…
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
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 more…
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
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 y’all. Matt’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 it’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 more…
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
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. Harry’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
- Harry’s thoughts on bitcoin mining software updates
- how Lightning and mining can work hand-in-hand
- and a lot more…
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
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 “proof-of-funds” attestation possible to help Bitcoiners
- retrofitting Bitcoin onto legacy finance until we reach a bitcoin standard
- how Hoseki goes about hiring
- and a lot more…
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
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 politicians’ 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 podcast…
Resources:
Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/
Email Grant: grant@btcpolicy.org
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
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 more…
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
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 more…
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
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:
- Yusuf’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 more…
Resources:
Built With Bitcoin Foundation: https://www.builtwithbitcoin.org/
Contact the Built With Bitcoin Foundation: info@builtwithbitcoin.org
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
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 Oshi—and my good friend—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
- Michael’s experience organizing the Austin Bitcoin Club meetup
- and a lot more…
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
Builders In Bitcoin EP10: Learning (and Earning) with Lightning w/ Nate, Education and Support - Voltage, Co-Organizer - North Houston Bitcoin Club
I’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:
- Nate’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 more…
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
Builders In Bitcoin EP9: Designing for Bitcoin w/ Stephen DeLorme, Designer - Bitcoin Design Community, Co-Organizer - TABConf
In today’s episode, I’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. Stephen’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 they’ll experience
- the benefits and challenges of open source work
- Stephen’s many projects including recently announced WhenTaproot? and the Terminus Electric Money Laboratory
- and a lot more…
Resources:
TABConf: https://2022.tabconf.com/ (October 12-15, 2022)
*Enter coupon code “grassroots” 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
EP8: Good for Bitcoiners, Good for Bitcoin w/ SeedSigner
Builders In Bitcoin EP8: Good for Bitcoiners, Good for Bitcoin w/ SeedSigner
My guest today is SeedSigner, creator of the SeedSigner, an open-source air-gapped signing device designed to help you keep your bitcoin secure. Helping Bitcoiners both here in the US and around the world—in places like El Salvador—safeguard and preserve their wealth is a cause that’s important to me as my family went through this a generation ago. I also think, in my humble opinion, that this should be a priority for every Bitcoiner.
In this episode, we discuss and dig into:
- what SeedSigner does that other signing devices don’t
- why holding your own keys is an important part of securing your bitcoin
- the importance and benefits of collaboration
- and a lot more…
Resources:
SeedSigner website: https://seedsigner.com/
How to assemble and use a SeedSigner: https://seedsigner.com/explainers/
SeedSigner: https://twitter.com/SeedSigner
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
EP7: What to Expect at TABConf w/ Co-Organizer Michael Tidwell
Builders In Bitcoin EP7: What to Expect at TABConf w/ Michael Tidwell, Co-Organizer - TABConf & Head of System Operations - ZEBEDEE
My guest is TABConf Co-Organizer and Head of System Operations at ZEBEDEE, Michael Tidwell. Michael brought his signature wit with him to the studio, which made for a great conversation.
In this episode, we dig into:
- what TABConf is and what its goals are
- what to expect at TABConf
- building a successful event that helps everyone walk away better off
- and a lot more…
Resources:
TABConf: https://2022.tabconf.com/ (October 12-15, 2022)
*Enter coupon code “grassroots” at checkout for a discount on your TABConf registration*
Capture the Bitcoin 2021 challenge review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn4KmgIvBIQ
ZEBEDEE: https://zebedee.io/
Michael Tidwell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miketwenty1
TABConf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabconf
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
EP6: Bitcoin, Beef, and Building Locally w/ Texas Slim, Founder - The Beef Initiative
Builders In Bitcoin EP6: Bitcoin, Beef, and Building Locally w/ Texas Slim, Founder - The Beef Initiative and Food Intelligence
This week, I sat down with Texas Slim, founder of The Beef Initiative, who has taken his passion for Bitcoin, quality beef, and localism on the road over the last several years to educate and inspire others to build strong communities, including yours truly.
In this episode, we discuss and dig into:
- what The Beef Initiative is and why he started it
- the launch of the forthcoming Tennessee Beef Initiative Micro-Summit
- the importance of thinking globally and acting locally
- and a lot more…
Resources:
US Cattlemen's Association: https://uscattlemen.org/
The Beef Initiative: https://beefinitiative.com/
Bitcoin Park Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinpark/
Texas Slim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modernTman
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
CH2: Post-Show Recap w/ Sidd, Writer and Rider - Bitcoin Tour of America
Builders In Bitcoin CH2: Post-Show Recap w/ Sidd - Writer and Rider, Bitcoin Tour of America
Recorded on Clubhouse - September 2, 2022
This is the second in a series of post-show recap discussions with podcast guests to discuss what we missed when we recorded the episode, expand on certain topics, and continue the conversation. My post-show recap guest this week was Sidd, who spent 103 days traveling around the United States on an epic motorcycle trip to meet Bitcoiners and visit Bitcoin meetups earlier this year.
We discussed:
- 'doing' vs 'dooming'
- the best ways to explain Bitcoin to newbies
- important tips for aspiring or developing meetup organizers
- building trusted relationships
- and a lot more...
Resources:
Swan Bitcoin Canon: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/
Bitcoin products and services: https://www.notfinancialadvice.com/
Sidd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaptainSiddh
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
Episode 5: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep5-bitcoin-across-america-w-sidd-writer-and-rider/id1636293157?i=1000576981812
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
CH1: Post-Show Recap w/ Justine Harper, VP, BD - Unchained Capital
Builders In Bitcoin CH1: Post-Show Recap w/ Justine Harper - VP, BD - Unchained Capital
Recorded on Clubhouse - August 26, 2022
This is the first in a series of post-show recap discussions with podcast guests to discuss what we missed when we recorded the episode, expand on certain topics, and continue the conversation. My first post-show recap guest was Justine Harper, VP of Business Development at Unchained Capital.
We discussed:
- taking your first steps into the Bitcoin space and resources to help guide one's journey
- how businesses can take advantage of Unchained's services to custody their bitcoin
- Unchained's Bitcoin IRA product
- the importance of avoiding single points of failure and trusted their parties wherever possible
- and a lot more...
Resources:
- Bitcoin educational resources: https://bitcoin-only.com/
- Parker Lewis' "Gradually, Then Suddenly" series: https://unchained.com/blog/category/gradually-then-suddenly/
- River Financial's Bitcoin Learning Center: https://river.com/learn/
- Casa Co-Founder & CTO Jameson Lopp's resource rich website: https://www.lopp.net/
- Bitcoiner Jobs: https://bitcoinerjobs.com/
- EP4 w/ Justine Harper: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-in-bitcoin/id1636293157?i=1000576154642
Visit https://unchained.com/ to learn more and follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcap
Justine Harper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsHodl
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP5: Bitcoin Across America w/ Sidd, Writer and Rider - Bitcoin Tour of America
Builders In Bitcoin EP5: Bitcoin Across America w/ Sidd - Writer and Rider, Bitcoin Tour of America
In this week’s episode, I catch up with my longtime friend, Bitcoin writer and rider Sidd, and hear all about his epic, 103-day motorcycle trip across the United States where he visited more than 30 Bitcoin meetups. We discuss a lot in less than 60 minutes, including:
- a detailed look at Sidd’s route from Miami to the San Francisco Bay area
- the growing number of Bitcoin meetups around the country. Pro tip: if you are looking to start a meetup - DO IT
- what most Bitcoiners are really like in-person
- specific experiences that challenged or affirmed Sidd’s preconceptions
- and a lot more…
Sidd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaptainSiddh
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP4: Bitcoin is Hard. Bitcoin is Easy. w/ Justine Harper, VP, Business Development - Unchained Capital
Builders In Bitcoin EP4: "Bitcoin is Hard. Bitcoin is Easy." w/ Justine Harper - VP, Business Development - Unchained Capital
I was fortunate to have Bitcoiner Justine Harper, who is the VP of Business Development, or as I like to say, Chief Bitcoin Continuing Education Lead at Unchained Capital. It is always great to have her in Nashville and on campus at Bitcoin Park.
We covered a number of topics in less than 60 minutes including:
- The importance of self-custody
- What “collaborative custody” means
- Unchained’s range of products to help users hodl and manage their bitcoin keys and what Bitcoin-native financial services really means
- The tradeoffs, mainly the positives vs negatives of bitcoin-backed loans
- And a lot more...
Visit https://unchained.com/ to learn more and follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/unchainedcap
Justine Harper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsHodl
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
Resources:
- Bitcoin educational resources: https://bitcoin-only.com/
- Parker Lewis' "Gradually, Then Suddenly" series: https://unchained.com/blog/category/gradually-then-suddenly/
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP3: Bitcoin Is Good w/ David Zell, Founder & Co-Executive Director - Bitcoin Policy Institute
I was fortunate to have the Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute David Zell in the studio.
We covered a number of topics in less than 60 minutes including:
- What he does
- Why and how to talk Bitcoin with policymakers
- Do we really need non-profits like BPI
- Why should US policymakers care about Bitcoin
- His simple framework for Bitcoin
- How David got into Bitcoin and why he thinks he was TOO early
- What is a think tank and why he spends his time working in one
- The probability of Bitcoin friendly bills being passed
- An amazing story how he disrupted $3.5 billion of financing for private prisons in Alabama
- What BPI is doing to advance Bitcoin adoption
- How to talk their language
- How do policymakers learn about Bitcoin
- How to donate and why they use a 3rd party donation site
- The team behind BPI and his biggest ask of me and you
Learn more about Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/
David Zell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidzell_
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP2: Bringing Bitcoin to the World w/ Ben Price, Co-Founder & CEO - The Bitcoin Company
I was fortunate to have The Bitcoin Company Co-Founder & CEO, Ben Price in the BitcoinTV studio at Bitcoin Park.
We packed a lot in less than an hour. We discussed and covered a wide range of topics, including:
- What Ben actually does as CEO
- Go through real world use cases
- The different types of people who would use a gift card app like TBC, including his mom
- The difference between open loop and closed looped credit card systems
- The most interesting way people are using their product
- How the gift card industry ACTUALLY works
- How they make money
- How they operate their Lightning infrastructure
- Their ambitious plan of “bringing Bitcoin to the world”
- A NICE golden ticket hidden for one lucky European Bitcoiner who would like to attend BTC Azores
Learn more about The Bitcoin Company: https://thebitcoincompany.com/
Ben Price on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abitcoinperson
Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP1: Meet Me in the Mempool w/ @wiz, CEO - mempool.space
I could not have thought of a better first guest, Wiz. Wiz is an OG Bitcoiner. He has worked and still contributes to a variety of Bitcoin projects. You can see for yourself here: wiz.biz
He co-founded Mempool.space, a free and open-source Bitcoin block explorer.
In this episode, we dig into:
- What it means to check “the" mempool
- Explore mempool.space’s many features including their mining dashboard and historical charts
- The tradeoffs between using different block explorers
- Discuss the importance of free and open source development in Bitcoin
- Riff on how fun and special Bitcoin meetups can be
Hope y'all enjoy.
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington
EP0: What is the Builders In Bitcoin Podcast?
Welcome to the Builders In Bitcoin podcast, a podcast about the people who bring Bitcoin to life hosted by Rod Bitkite.
In this ~90 second episode, aka Episode Zero, I introduce the podcast.
The plan is to record episodes w/ the people whose Bitcoin products and services I use, would want to use, or am curious about and showcase their stories. This podcast is for those people who want to learn more about Bitcoin and the real-world applications that are in use today and what could be in the future.
I hope you get as much joy as I do and take away something from each of these episodes.
And a massive thank you to:
- Producer/Editor - Tom Maxwell https://twitter.com/tomjmaxwell
- Theme Composer - Max Wellington https://twitter.com/immaxwellington