Web3 with Sam Kamani

215: Building Smarter Bitcoin: Neil on Tap Protocol, Growth Strategies, and 2025 Trends

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Neil from Tap Protocol about the groundbreaking work they’re doing to bring Turing-complete smart contracts to Bitcoin.

We discuss:

  • Tap Protocol’s Mission: Solving Bitcoin’s lack of smart contracts by leveraging L1 co-processing.

  • Key Use Cases: DeFi, generative art, gaming, and AI agents on Bitcoin.

  • Growth Strategies: What’s working in Web3 marketing, community building, and content creation.

  • Trends for 2025: DeFi, AI agents, and the next wave of Bitcoin adoption.

  • Opportunities for Builders: How developers can join the Tap Protocol ecosystem and bring innovative ideas to Bitcoin.

    • Whether you’re a Bitcoin enthusiast, Web3 founder, or developer, this episode is packed with insights into the next evolution of blockchain innovation.


    Key Timestamps

    [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Neil and the focus on Tap Protocol’s innovations for Bitcoin and DeFi.

    [00:01:00] Neil’s Journey into Web3:

    • From Bitcoin investment in 2017 to working across NFT, infrastructure, and protocol projects.

    • Landing at Tap Protocol and driving growth.

      • [00:04:00] What is Tap Protocol?

      • Solving Bitcoin’s smart contract limitations by using L1 co-processors.

      • Bringing advanced programmability, DeFi, and ownership to Bitcoin.

        • [00:07:00] Use Cases on Tap Protocol:

        • Generative art, gaming, launchpads, AI agents, and more.

        • Unique innovations like Digital Matter Theory (DMT).

          • [00:10:00] Marketing Strategies for Web3:

          • Lessons from working with protocols and NFT projects.

          • The importance of condensing complex ideas into bite-sized content.

          • Why video content and community engagement are critical.

            • [00:14:00] Navigating Social Media:

            • X (formerly Twitter) as the central hub for Web3.

            • Expanding to TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms.

              • [00:19:00] Trends for 2025:

              • The rise of DeFi and AI agents on Bitcoin.

              • Stablecoin adoption as a backbone for future innovation.

                • [00:28:00] Opportunities for Builders:

                • Developers can use familiar programming languages (Python, Rust).

                • Grants, support, and community engagement for new projects.

                  • [00:32:00] Closing Thoughts:

                  • Neil’s vision for Tap Protocol’s roadmap and their push for Bitcoin-native innovation.

                  • How developers and collaborators can join the journey.


                    • Connect

                    https://www.tap-protocol.com/

                    https://x.com/tap_protocol

                    https://x.com/fitzyOG

                    https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-fitzhugh-479168211/


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