Stephan Livera Podcast

Banking for Bitcoiners with Bold with Zack Pardey | SLP669


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Zach Pardey, CEO and co-founder of Bold, a Bitcoin-focused banking platform, discusses Zach's journey into the Bitcoin space, the societal issues stemming from fiat systems, and how Bitcoin can serve as a solution. The conversation delves into the integration of Bitcoin with traditional banking, the unique offerings of Bold, including Bitcoin rewards and self-custody options, and the emerging trend of Bitcoin treasury companies. Zach emphasizes the importance of self-custody and the need for financial education in the Bitcoin space.

Takeaways

🔸Zach Pardey's background in engineering and business led him to Bitcoin.

🔸San Francisco's societal decay influenced Zach's views on fiat systems.

🔸COVID-19 highlighted the failures of government responses and fiat control.

🔸Bitcoin serves as a solution to the problems created by fiat currency.

🔸Integrating Bitcoin with traditional banking is essential for mainstream adoption.

🔸Bold offers a Bitcoin-only banking platform with unique rewards.

🔸Self-custody is crucial for Bitcoin holders to ensure security.

🔸Bitcoin treasury companies are a growing trend in institutional adoption.

🔸Maintaining some fiat is important for psychological resilience during volatility.

🔸Education and tools are needed to help new users adopt Bitcoin.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Bold and Bitcoin

(02:18) Zach's Journey to Bitcoin and Observations in San Francisco

(05:55) The Impact of Fiat Systems on Society

(13:11) Bitcoin as a Solution to Fiat Problems

(18:11) Sponsors

(19:14) Integrating Bitcoin with Traditional Banking

(25:17) Bold's Unique Offerings and Services

(31:19) Sponsors

(33:05) Self-Custody and User Experience with Bold

(42:09) Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Their Impact

(52:07) Final Thoughts and Future of Bitcoin

Links: 

  • https://x.com/ZacharyPardey

  • https://x.com/BoldBitcoin

Sponsors:

  • Bold Bitcoin

  • CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

  • Lana by Galoy

Stephan Livera links:

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