Empire

Bridge Founder on Their $1.1B Stripe Acquisition | Zach Abrams


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In today's episode Bridge founder Zach Abrams discusses how they built a billion-dollar company in just 18 months before being acquired by Stripe. He shares the inside story of building critical stablecoin infrastructure that processes billions in transaction volume with less than 0.01% fraud. The conversation covers their rapid growth from launch during the USDC de-peg to becoming essential infrastructure for governments, fintechs, and global companies. Zach also reveals his vision for the future of stablecoins and why every major company might soon have their own digital currency. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) From Partnership to Acquisition

(15:49) How Does Bridge Remove Friction

(30:35) Skale Ad

(31:14) Uniswap Ad

(31:46) Mantle Ad

(32:38) Ledger Ad

(33:21) Key Early Stage Decisions

(49:27) Goals & Future Outlook

(01:02:24) Negotiating Acquisitions

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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