cover of episode BTC197: What are Bitcoin Fedimints w/ Obi Nwosu and Renata Rodrigues  (Bitcoin Podcast)

BTC197: What are Bitcoin Fedimints w/ Obi Nwosu and Renata Rodrigues (Bitcoin Podcast)

2024/8/28
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In this episode, we dive into the challenges of Bitcoin payments and scaling, and how Fedi is addressing these issues. Obi Nwosu explains the concept of Fediments and guardians, while Renata Rodrigues shares her on-the-ground experiences in Africa, discussing the real-world impact of Fedi on communities. We also explore the tools within the Fedi app that empower users to earn sats and the potential of Fedi to unlock talent trapped by financial repression. Additionally, Obi and Renata discuss Fedi’s move towards open-source, social backup mechanisms, and their partnership with Save the Children.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

03:54 - The major problem that Fediments solve for Bitcoin payments and scaling.

04:31 - How guardians function within the Fedi ecosystem and the role they play in protecting user privacy.

05:43 - The concept of the Fedi Order and how it supports the Fedi ecosystem.

15:33 - Insights from Renata Rodrigues on the conversations happening in Africa around Bitcoin adoption.

18:43 - Obi Nwosu's perspective on how financial repression is trapping talent globally and how Fedi can help unlock it.

28:30 - How vendors are responding to incorporating Fedi into their stores.

30:01 - The tools inside the Fedi app, known as Fedi Mods, that enable people to earn sats.

32:17 - The importance of social backup and stable channels within the Fedi ecosystem.

43:35 - Fedi’s partnership with Save the Children and how it is making a difference.

46:52 - How to start your own Fedimint and the timeline for getting set up.

51:00 - Fedi's transition towards becoming open source and what it means for the future.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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