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

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

2024/10/30
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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.

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