Best Eric Munoz Podcasts (2025)

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066 - Architects of the New Financial Era: Highlights, Episodes 61-65 26:17

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In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz discuss recent highlights from various Bitcoin innovators, including insights from Marty Bent on venture capital, the potential of digital identity with Portal Technologies, self-custody solutions from Bitkey, and the emergence of Bitcoin insurance with Meanwhile and Ancho…

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065 - Bitcoin's Bright Future: Policy Shifts and Insurance Solutions with AnchorWatch's Becca Rubenfeld 1:19:15

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In this episode, hosts Lynne and Israel welcome back Becca from AnchorWatch to discuss the recent US policy changes regarding the consideration of Bitcoin as an asset for loanworthiness. Becca explains how this shift impacts Bitcoin holders and the lending landscape. The conversation delves into AnchorWatch's innovative insurance solutions for Bitc…

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064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from Meanwhile's Co-Founder Zac Townsend 1:12:07

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In this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of their insurance products. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, the role…

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063 - Deep Dive: Holding the Keys to Your Bitcoin Future, Max Guise of Bitkey 50:38

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In this conversation, Max Guise, lead at Block, Inc. for Bitkey, discusses the importance of self-custody in Bitcoin, the design and functionality of Bitkey, and the company's mission to empower users economically. Max explains the multi-signature recovery mechanisms, the role of private keys, and the recovery options for Bitkey. The conversation a…

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062 - Decentralized Identity with Bitcoin: Alekos Filini of Portal 35:37

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Join Alekos from Portal Technologies as he shares his Bitcoin journey, from founding BDK in 2017 to launching the Portal hardware wallet and app as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Alekos dives into the creation of a decentralized digital identity solution, harnessing Bitcoin’s security and open-source protocols to replace outdated centralized sys…

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061 - Bitcoin: More Than Money, It’s a Movement – A Conversation with Marty Bent 1:23:10

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In this conversation, Marty Bent shares his journey into the Bitcoin ecosystem, discussing his early experiences during the 2008 financial crisis and how they shaped his views on finance and technology. He emphasizes the importance of community building within the Bitcoin space and the evolution of media towards independent creators. Marty also int…

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060 - Highlights: Episodes 56-58 & Bitcoin 2025 (Las Vegas) Recap 37:51

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz discuss highlights from recent episodes and the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. They discuss the innovative Tando app in Africa, custody solutions from Onramp, and the entrepreneurial lessons shared by Joe Kelly from Unchained. Finally, they reflect on the conference's significance in …

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059 - The Bitcoin-AI Revolution: Inside the Upcoming Bitcoin for AI Conference with Santos Hernandez 31:12

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In this conversation, Santos Hernandez discusses the upcoming Bitcoin for AI 2025 conference, exploring the intersection of Bitcoin and AI technologies. He shares his background in financial services and technology, emphasizing the potential of Bitcoin as a payment technology and its convergence with AI. The discussion covers the conference format,…

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058 - From M-Pesa to Bitcoin: Tando's Vision for Africa's Financial Future 58:05

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In this episode, Tando co-founders Sabina and Jason share their journey into the Bitcoin space and its growing role in Africa, focusing on Kenya. They explain how Tando, a Bitcoin payment app, tackles challenges in accessing and using Bitcoin by integrating it with mobile money platforms like M-Pesa. The discussion highlights the importance of fina…

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Springing forward and looking back, with Ana and Eric 29:55

2M ago29:55

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres and Classroom Insider Eric Cross reconnect with three past guests—Fawn Nguyen, Rebecka Peterson, and Simone McQuaige—to explore key challenges from their early teaching days: classroom management, decentering oneself, and time management. Ana and Eric share their own experiences with these common hurdles, t…

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The Unchained Journey: Joe Kelly on Bitcoin, Business, and Building a Community 1:08:08

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In this episode, Joe Kelly, co-founder of Unchained, shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, discussing the founding of Unchained and its focus on providing financial services for Bitcoin holders. He highlights the importance of customer engagement, education, and company culture in building a successful business. Joe also reflects on the challe…

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056 - Michael Tanguma/Onramp: Bitcoin Custody as the Missing Piece for Mass Adoption 1:02:27

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In this episode, Michael Tanguma, founder and CEO of Onramp and Early Riders, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a financial asset, the challenges of custody solutions, and the innovative approaches his companies are taking to address these issues. He shares his personal journey into the Bitcoin space, the importance of multi-institutional custo…

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055 - Highlights: Episodes 50-54 34:21

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In this episode, the hosts discuss highlights from five recent podcast recordings featuring three startups and two venture capital firms. They explore the innovative use of Bitcoin treasury strategies by companies like Forager, the potential of Bitcoin lending through Debifi, and the mission of DitoBanx to serve the underbanked in Latin America. Ad…

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054 - Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut 52:43

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasury strategy, industry response, and marketing Bitcoin creatively. Ali and Carlos also share their future pl…

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053 - Bitcoin Meets Fintech: Revolutionizing Banking for Latin America's Unbanked, Ditobanx 54:28

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In this conversation, Guillermo Contreras, CEO of DitoBanx, discusses the integration of Bitcoin into traditional fintech in Latin America, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in countries like El Salvador. He explains DitoBanx's mission to provide financial services to the underbanked, the importance of regulation, and the innovative …

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052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture capital, and the future of Bitcoin as an asset class. We discuss the innovations in Bitcoin payments, the i…

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051 - Max Keidun, Debifi: Bitcoin Backed Lending 48:20

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In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz speak with Max Keidun, CEO of Debifi, about Bitcoin-backed lending. Max discusses his transition from traditional banking to Bitcoin, Debifi's non-custodial model, and peer-to-peer transactions. The episode covers institutional interest in Bitcoin lending, collaborative cu…

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050 - Eric Yakes, Epoch VC: Bitcoin as a Neutral Global Monetary System 58:31

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption. Eric discusses his transition from Bitcoin author to venture fund founder, stressing the importance of a solid Bitcoin…

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049 - Highlights #8, Episodes 44-48 33:51

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In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, hosts Lynne and Israel explore Bitcoin innovations, including lending with Ledn, Lightning payments with Voltage, self-custody via Blockstream Jade, Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and investment in Bitcoin startups through Lightning Ventures. Each segment highlighting its increasing usability and…

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048 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Payments with Breez and 1A1z 1:05:36

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In this conversation, the co-hosts explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin payments with Breez and 1A1z. They discuss the significance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the role of the Lightning Network in facilitating faster transactions, and the innovative use cases that are emerging in the payments industry. The conversation highlights the p…

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047 - Mike Jarmuz: Lightning Ventures 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups and investment opportunities with Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder. The conversation delves into the democratization of investing in Bitcoin startups and the challenges posed by regulations in private markets. Mike shares his personal journey into Bi…

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046 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Self-Custody with Blockstream Jade Plus 48:20

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of self-custody in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the Blockstream Jade Plus hardware wallet. They explore the importance of taking responsibility for one's own funds, the features and benefits of the Jade Plus, and the open-source development process that allows for user feedback. The conversa…

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045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning 56:02

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In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the integration of Lightning for businesses. The conversation explores the advantages of Lightning over tradi…

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044 - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Ledn: The Financialization of Bitcoin 1:10:58

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In this episode of Build With Bitcoin, the co-hosts speak with Mauricio di Bartolomeo, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Ledn. Mauricio shares his personal journey from Venezuela, where he witnessed the impact of hyperinflation, to discovering Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize financial services. He discusses the founding of Ledn, t…

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043 - Highlights: Episodes 38-42 39:42

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In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, co-hosts Lynne and Israel review the most recent five episodes, focusing on key themes such as venture capital and investing in the Bitcoin space, the importance of education and development, and the perspectives of various thought leaders. They discuss insights from Allen Farrington, Nico Lechuga,…

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042 - Jameson Lopp, Casa: Security and Innovation in Bitcoin 1:06:04

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In this episode, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa, shares his insights on Bitcoin, self-custody, and the evolution of custody solutions. He discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the importance of self-custody for financial freedom, and the innovations in Bitcoin security and inheritance planning. The conversation also touch…

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041 - The Bitcoin Economy: Alex Mann, Timechain & Nico Lechuga, EgoDeath 1:04:09

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In this episode Build With Bitcoin co-hosts discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alex Mann of Timechain and Nico Lechuga of Ego Death Capital. They cover the recent 'The Bitcoin Economy' event held in NYC and talk through the unique challenges and opportunities faced by startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation h…

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No broken children—only broken systems, starring Kareem Weaver 49:17

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres soaks up wisdom from Kareem Weaver, an educational powerhouse who has spent over 30 years working toward the end of illiteracy. Kareem levels with Ana about the hard truths of education reform. Together, they get vulnerable about the personal costs they’ve paid in being committed to their work and the belie…

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040 - Stephen Cole: Angel Investing and Orqestra 1:04:11

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In this episode, Stephen Cole, a startup investor and co-founder of Orqestra, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to his current focus on Bitcoin and its potential as a savings technology. The discussion covers the parallels between Bitcoin and internet protocols, the unique value proposition of Bitcoin, and its implications for …

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039 - Lisa Neigut, Bitcoin Developer and Educator 50:45

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Lisa Neigut, a prominent Bitcoin developer and educator, shares her journey into the Bitcoin space, her work with Base58 and Bitcoin++, and the importance of education in the Bitcoin ecosystem. She discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a protocol, its unique position in the cryptocurrency landscape, and the global reach of her educational initiativ…

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Building an education network to make change, starring A. Simone McQuaige 49:39

6M ago49:39

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres absorbs wisdom from A. Simone McQuaige, winner of Amplify's Science of Reading Changemaker Star Award in 2024. Simone teaches Ana about what it takes to support wider change across an entire district, and about the common traits she sees in all seasoned educators. She also shares stories about how her mothe…

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038 - Allen Farrington, Axiom 1:14:39

6M ago1:14:39

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Allen Farrington discusses his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin Venture Capital, emphasizing the ethical implications of Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize capital markets. He distinguishes Bitcoin from the broader crypto space, highlighting its unique properties and investment opportunities. Allen also shares insights on the fut…

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Your starter pack to mentorship, starring Serena Klosa 49:28

7M ago49:28

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres gets wisdom from Serena Klosa, an educator with 37 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and now deputy chief of schools. Serena discusses what it takes to be a good mentor and to be mentored by others—stressing the humility it requires and the strength it creates. She also shares stories of the “Que…

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037 - 2024 Year in Review 1:02:36

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Build With Bitcoin, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz reflect on their journey throughout the year, the importance of Bitcoin as a technology, and the insights gained from various guests. They explore the current state of Venture Capital, the underrepresentation of Bitcoin startups, and the potential for innovation within the Bitcoin ecosyst…

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036 - Highlights: Episodes 31-35 41:09

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In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Israel Muñoz and Lynne Bairstow summarize key insights from the most recent five episodes, focusing on the concept of block space scarcity, innovative startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the integration of Bitcoin with various technologies. They discuss the importance of access to block spa…

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035 - AnchorWatch: Bitcoin Insurance & Custody Solutions 1:26:46

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Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, shares her journey from a corporate background to the Bitcoin space, highlighting the need for secure insurance and custody solutions as Bitcoin adoption grows. The conversation delves into the risks associated with Bitcoin custody, the lack of insurance options in the market, and how AnchorWatch aims to …

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The best of Beyond My Years (so far!) 3:25

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To close out the year, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the first nine episodes of the Beyond My Years podcast – and looking ahead at some of what’s to come in 2025! Listen to Beyond My Years: Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Apple Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Spotify Listen to Beyond My Years via web browser…

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034 - Joltz: Bitcoin Powered Payments Infrastructure 58:19

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Ian Major from Joltz discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the evolution of Joltz, and how Joltz is a part of the launch of the first stablecoin on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, in Brazil. He explains the significance of Taproot Assets and how they enable multi-asset transactions on Bitcoin, as well as the growing market for stablecoins and their po…

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Advancing together as educators, starring LaTonya Goffney, Ed.D. 46:56

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On this episode of Beyond My Years, Ana Torres picks up every nugget of wisdom she can learn from LaTonya M. Goffney, Ed.D., superintendent of schools for the Aldine Independent School District in Texas. LaTonya shares her journey through many different roles in education before she ended up in an educational leadership role. She stresses the impor…

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033 - Bob Burnett, Deep Dive: Block Space Scarcity 1:11:00

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The conversation delves into the concept of block space within the Bitcoin network, exploring its implications for miners, nations, and economic sovereignty. Bob Burnett discusses the role of miners, the geopolitical aspects of block space, and the future of mining in a world where access to block space is crucial for maintaining economic independe…

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Teaching takes trust, starring Luz Selenia Muñoz 49:47

8M ago49:47

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres walks alongside Luz Selenia Muñoz as she retraces the path that led her from planning to become a psychologist in Puerto Rico to living in Chicago as a veteran bilingual teacher with 20 years under her belt. Luz shares how finding her happy place in second grade took time, describing how she quickly learned…

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Para enseñar se necesita confianza, con Luz Selenia Muñoz 14:10

8M ago14:10

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En este episodio especial de Beyond My Years, Ana tiene el placer de hablar con Luz Selenia Muñoz en español, su idioma de origen. Luz ha sido maestra por 20 años, en dos países diferentes y en dos idiomas distintos. Con toda esa experiencia, Luz comparte las lecciones que le han parecido trascendentes para todos los estudiantes y todas las escuela…

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032 - Jim Carucci, CASCDR for Bitcoin-payable AI Services 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

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Jim from CASCDR discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, emphasizing the importance of privacy, micropayments, and the potential for a more open and decentralized internet. He shares his background in engineering and entrepreneurship, the vision behind CASCDR, and how their tools aim to enhance productivity while respecting user privacy. Jim d…

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031 - Swapido: Enabling Lightning Powered Bitcoin Swaps 1:04:48

9M ago1:04:48

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Gustavo is the CEO and founder of Swapido, a platform to sell Bitcoin over the Lightning network and instantly send pesos to any bank account in Mexico. He is also a technical writer at Bitcoin Optech and has previously worked with Veriphi, Bull Bitcoin, and Wasabi Wallet. The discussion covers the importance of user experience, future plans for th…

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Teaching takes joy, starring Rebecka Peterson 49:56

9M ago49:56

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres delves into the wisdom offered by Rebecka Peterson, an educator whose journey began much like Ana’s: as a young immigrant to the United States. Rebecka shares all that she has come to love and appreciate about the K–12 environment after a tough transition from teaching college-level courses. She also reveal…

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Teaching is advocacy, starring Missy Testerman 48:09

9M ago48:09

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres learns from the best, sitting down with 2024’s National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman. Missy talks about always being open to new ideas and perspectives, offers tips on building relationships with families, and discusses the importance of slowing down. She also shares the story of being the “bossy” k…

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030 - Highlights, Episodes 25-29 36:39

9M ago36:39

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In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Lynne and Israel discuss the evolving landscape of Venture Capital in Bitcoin, the innovative use of micropayments in gaming, the securing of data integrity through Bitcoin blockchain technology, and the potential of Bitcoin's Liquid Network for enhancing financial transactions. The episode co…

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029 - Mifiel: Securing the Unicity of Documents on the Bitcoin Blockchain 1:00:09

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Co-founders Tomás and Hannah of Mifiel share their unique journey into the Bitcoin space and the evolution of their startups, from Volabit to Mifiel. They discuss the significance of promissory notes in Mexico and Latin America, and their choice to utilize Bitcoin's Liquid network due to its security and efficiency. They explore the broader implica…

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Teaching is listening, starring Patti and Rod Lloyd 47:07

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres takes you to the northernmost region of Alaska to sit down with Patti and Rod Lloyd. Patti and Rod are longtime educators in a rural school district where caribou outnumber people, the village is only accessible by plane, and the indigenous culture of the Iñupiat people goes back 10,000 years. They teach An…

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028 - Alex Mann: Investing in Bitcoin Companies through Timechain 59:12

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In this episode, co-host Israel Muñoz interviews Alex Mann, a venture capitalist and partner at Timechain and Concentric. Alex shares his journey from traditional business ventures to discovering the potential of Bitcoin, emphasizing its unique position and what sets it apart from the cryptocurrency landscape. He discusses the philosophical and tec…