Gm! This week we're joined by Ted Livingston to discuss the launch of Flipcash. We deep dive into what is Flipcash, how to turn physical cash digital, the micropayments unlock, launching on Solana & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:59) What Is Flipcash?

(05:43) Only Possible On Solana

(08:58) Zenrock Ad

(09:47) Turning Physical Cash Digital

(17:30) How Does Flipcash Work?

(20:40) Privacy With Digital Payments

(22:26) Launching With Stablecoins

(27:19) Finding Product Market Fit In Crypto

(32:19) Zenrock Ad

(33:09) Micropayments

(45:00) What’s Next For Flipcash?

(47:47) A New Era For Crypto In The U.S.

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