In this highlights episode of Build With Bitcoin, hosts Lynne and Israel discuss the evolving landscape of Venture Capital in Bitcoin, the innovative use of micropayments in gaming, the securing of data integrity through Bitcoin blockchain technology, and the potential of Bitcoin's Liquid Network for enhancing financial transactions.

The episode concludes with reflections on the future of Bitcoin technology and its applications in fintech, particularly in Latin America.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Highlights Episode
05:51 Investing in Bitcoin Startups: Insights from Alex Mann
08:14 Exploring Micro Payments in Gaming with THNDR
13:25 Ensuring Data Integrity: The Role of Simple Proof
18:04 Deep Dive into Liquid: A Layer Two Solution
22:15 Mifiel: Revolutionizing Digital Contracts in Mexico
28:20 Concluding Thoughts

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Co-founders Tomás and Hannah of Mifiel share their unique journey into the Bitcoin space and the evolution of their startups, from Volabit to Mifiel. 

They discuss the significance of promissory notes in Mexico and Latin America, and their choice to utilize Bitcoin's Liquid network due to its security and efficiency. They explore the broader implications of tokenizing real-world assets, particularly promissory notes, and how this technology can enhance liquidity in the global financial system. The discussion also covers the company's client profile, competitive landscape, and the importance of a distributed custody model.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:52 The Journey into Bitcoin: Tomás and Hannah's Backgrounds
09:11 Understanding Electronic Signatures in Mexico
11:57 The Role of Promissory Notes in Latin America
18:10 Customer Profiles and Market Needs
20:59 Why Choose Bitcoin's Liquid Network?
31:26 Global Opportunities in Tokenized Assets
39:47 The Profile of Mifiel's Clientele
42:36 Navigating Competition in the Market
45:32 Building a Lean and Effective Team
52:41 Solving Real Problems with Bitcoin Technology

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In this episode, co-host Israel Muñoz interviews Alex Mann, a venture capitalist and partner at Timechain and Concentric. Alex shares his journey from traditional business ventures to discovering the potential of Bitcoin, emphasizing its unique position and what sets it apart from the cryptocurrency landscape.

He discusses the philosophical and technological significance of Bitcoin, the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin Venture Capital, and the current trends in Bitcoin infrastructure. The conversation highlights the nuances of investing in Bitcoin companies and the evolving landscape of the Bitcoin economy.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alex Mann and His Journey
04:50 Discovering Bitcoin's Potential
10:05 The Philosophical and Technological Significance of Bitcoin
14:48 Understanding Bitcoin's Unique Position
20:00 The Role of Timechain and Concentric in Bitcoin Investment
25:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Bitcoin Venture Capital
29:49 Current Trends and Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure
35:03 Investment Strategies and Focus Areas of Timechain
39:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Carlos, a co-founder at Simple Proof, discusses the importance of information integrity in elections, and elsewhere in public records. He explains how Simple Proof has implemented a system -- already utilized in Guatemala  -- to timestamp election results on the Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and reducing the risk of fraud.

The discussion covers the broader implications of data integrity in a digital age, the challenges of misinformation, and the potential for similar systems to be adopted globally. Carlos shares his personal journey and vision for the future of public records and the role of Bitcoin in securing them.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Simple Proof and Voter Integrity
05:10 Timestamping and Information Integrity
10:11 The Role of Bitcoin in Election Security
20:09 Democratizing Data Integrity with Simple Proof
29:46 Carlos's Journey and Vision for the Future
39:58 The Importance of Data Integrity in a Digital Age

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Adolfo from Blockstream discusses the Liquid Network and its potential to reshape capital markets globally. He explains the mechanics of the Liquid Network as a sidechain to Bitcoin, describing its role in enhancing scalability and enabling advanced financial applications. 

The discussion delves into the concept of trust in financial systems, the opportunities for emerging markets to leapfrog traditional financial infrastructures, and specific use cases such as promissory notes in Mexico. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Liquid Network and Capital Markets
02:47 Understanding the Mechanics of Liquid Network
06:03 Scaling Trust
08:53 Opportunities for Emerging Markets
11:46 Use Cases: Promissory Notes in Mexico
15:10 The Role of Bitcoin in Global Capital Markets
17:56 Future of Liquid Network and Financial Inclusion
31:00 Roadmap and Outlook

References:
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https://blog.blockstream.com/scaling-trust-bitcoins-role-in-bridging-the-global-digital-divide/
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The founders of THNDR, Jack and Desiree, discuss their journey in integrating Bitcoin with gaming. They share insights on how gaming can serve as a gateway for new users to adopt Bitcoin, the challenges and opportunities they face in the gaming industry, and their innovative approach to user experience. 

The discussion also covers their business model, future roadmap, and the importance of community in fostering a supportive environment for new Bitcoin users.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to THNDR and Its Founders
10:06 The Role of Gaming in Bitcoin Adoption
20:35 Challenges and Opportunities in the Gaming Industry
30:08 User Experience and Onboarding New Bitcoin Users
40:29 Future Roadmap and Business Model of THNDR

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In this highlights episode, the Hosts touch on various themes from recent conversations, including: venture capital, hedge funds, asset tokenization, Layer 2 solutions, and the importance of staying focused and avoiding distractions. 

The founders and investors interviewed in episodes 19-23 demonstrate a deep understanding of the Bitcoin industry and a commitment to building solid businesses on top of the Bitcoin protocol. The episodes provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin and its potential for reshaping capital markets.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
11:15 Building Solid Businesses on the Bitcoin Protocol
13:28 Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: Flexible Investment Options
15:46 Reshaping Capital Markets: Asset Tokenization on the Bitcoin Protocol
24:52 Scaling Bitcoin with Layer 2 Solutions
30:22 The Importance of Custody Services in the Bitcoin Industry
34:40 Tokenization in the Bitcoin Space
39:48 Sound Money and Decentralization
40:50 Evolving Trends in Bitcoin

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Arnab from Stokr shares how the Bitcoin protocol can be used to remake capital markets. Stokr is a regulated asset tokenization platform that helps issuers tokenize securities on the Bitcoin blockchain. They provide an end-to-end solution for the tokenization process and also serve as a platform where tokenized assets can be sold to investors. By tokenizing assets, Stokr offers advantages such as increased liquidity, direct ownership, and a direct relationship between investors and issuers. 

They have successfully tokenized assets like the Blockstream Mining Note, which allows investors to participate in Bitcoin mining and earn returns in Bitcoin. Stokr primarily focuses on Bitcoin derivatives and structured products, as they see a growing opportunity in this market. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Stokr
13:06 Asset Tokenization with Stokr
18:40 Advantages of Tokenized Assets
26:38 Participating in Bitcoin Mining with BMN
30:01 Tokenizing Securities on the Bitcoin Blockchain
35:37 Expanding Distribution Capacity and Forming Partnerships
46:59 Entering the US Market: Seeking the Right Partners

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The conversation covers the Pitch Day 2024 competition held at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville and features interviews with the winners in the categories of scaling, open source, and energy/mining. 

The first part of the conversation focuses on Joltz, a company that is addressing scaling solutions for Bitcoin through the Lightning Network. The second part of the conversation features Stable Channels, a company that provides a solution for Bitcoin's price volatility. Rigley, the later part off the conversation, represented by Nico and Evan, is a marketplace for hash rate that allows individuals to participate in Bitcoin mining without the complexity of setting up their own mining rigs. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pitch Day 2024
01:11 Joltz: Scaling Bitcoin Through the Lightning Network
24:00 Stable Channels: Addressing Bitcoin's Price Volatility
42:21 The Future of Bitcoin Financialization
43:47 Making Bitcoin Mining Accessible with Rigly

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David Foley and James Lavish, managing partners at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, discuss their investment strategy and the unique approach they take in the Bitcoin space. They invest in both public and private markets, including bitcoin itself, miners, and early to mid-stage Bitcoin companies. They also engage in private mining operations and distressed debt investing. Their background in traditional finance and their understanding of capital allocation and risk management sets them apart from other funds in the space. 

They believe that Bitcoin is a store of value and a growth story, and they see the potential for it to become a separate asset class. Bitcoin's transactional nature is also highlighted, with its ability to facilitate fast and low-cost transfers globally. The importance of understanding Bitcoin and diversifying one's portfolio with a percentage of Bitcoin is emphasized. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund
02:10 Investing in Public and Private Markets in the Bitcoin Space
09:11 Bitcoin as a Store of Value and a Growth Story
16:12 The Battle Between Inflationary and Deflationary Forces
23:39 Bitcoin's Efficiency and Potential as a Store of Value
29:21 The Maturity of the Bitcoin Asset Class
33:31 The Transactional Nature of Bitcoin
37:23 Geographical Opportunities for Bitcoin Investment
48:39 Diversifying Portfolios with Bitcoin
55:07 Bitcoin Startups: Conservative Capital Deployment 

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