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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:
Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
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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:
Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Subscribe to Substack
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