How Bitcoin can fix Crowdfunding and why it is so important to support each other in the Bitcoin community, explained by the Co-Founder & CEO of Geyser Fund.

Summary

In this conversation, Robin Seyr interviews Metamick, the founder of Geyser, a crowdfunding platform built on top of Bitcoin. They discuss the purpose of Geyser and its role in monetizing creators and projects. They also touch on the importance of decentralized networks and the benefits they offer over centralized systems. The conversation explores the potential of Geyser and other Bitcoin applications to revolutionize the economy and empower individuals. They conclude by addressing the topic of ordinals and the challenges and opportunities they present for Bitcoin.

Takeaways

Geyser is a crowdfunding platform built on top of Bitcoin that aims to monetize creators and projects.

Decentralized networks, like Bitcoin, offer advantages over centralized systems in terms of efficiency and resistance to censorship.

Bitcoin and applications built on top of it have the potential to launch a new kind of economy where projects start on P2P networks and crowdfunding platforms.

Monetization through platforms like Geyser can provide support for creators and enable the production of high-quality content.

The Bitcoin community is growing, leading to diverse opinions and challenges, but also opportunities for innovation and progress.

Chapters

00:00 What is Geyser and Why Was it Started?

03:26 The Importance of Geyser in Censorship-Resistant Fundraising

05:18 Bitcoin's Effectiveness in Handling Fundraising

06:04 Geyser's Launch and the Canadian Trucker Incident

08:05 Government Control and the Need for Decentralized Tools

09:05 Geyser's Interface with Nostra Protocol

11:20 The Potential of Geyser for Raising Capital

14:25 Projects and Successes on Geyser

19:21 The Future of Crowdfunding and Decentralized Economy

23:07 Speculating on the Future of Geyser and Crowdfunding

25:03 Exploring Different Forms of Financial Support

26:33 The Potential of Decentralized Equity

28:08 Taking Equity Out of the Hands of Governments

28:59 Monetizing Podcasts and Projects with Geyser

32:43 The Exciting Evolution of Decentralized Networks

37:55 Metamick's Bitcoin Origin Story

42:09 Advice for Monetizing Podcasts on Geyser

48:29 The Role of Ordinances in the Bitcoin Blockchain

52:25 Where to Find Metamick