• BTC206: How Open Source Bitcoin Development is Funded w/ Matt Odell (Bitcoin Podcast)

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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BTC206: How Open Source Bitcoin Development is Funded w/ Matt Odell (Bitcoin Podcast)

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  • In this episode, Matt Odell discusses how open-source Bitcoin development is funded through initiatives like OpenSats, the significance of ignoring Satoshi’s identity, and why Nostr, Cashu, and Fedi are critical for Bitcoin’s future. He also shares insights on building Bitcoin Park, a community hub, and reveals one of his pet peeves in the Bitcoin space. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Why it’s essential to ignore the mystery behind Satoshi’s identity. 08:26 - What OpenSats is and how it supports open-source Bitcoin development. 08:49 - Insights into building Bitcoin Park, a community space for Bitcoin enthusiasts. 18:38 - The importance of Nostr for Bitcoin communications. 27:26 - How Cashu and Fedi are advancing Bitcoin payments. 32:44 - Why Matt Odell is frustrated by price predictions in the Bitcoin space. 37:46 - Lessons Matt has learned from spending time around Jack Dorsey. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Odell’s Nostr. Odell's Website. OpenSats Website. Book recommendation: Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew Grove. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Connect Invest Bluehost TastyTrade The Bitcoin Way Public Fundrise American Express Onramp Miro Facet SimpleMining ReMarkable Vanta Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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