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Summary

In this conversation, Samuel Harjunpää discusses the importance of holding your own keys in the Bitcoin ecosystem. He explains the different levels of self-custody and the convenience and security it offers. Samuel also shares his motivation for building Xellox and his vision for the future of Bitcoin. He believes that Bitcoin will bring hope and optimism to people, leading to a more prosperous society. The conversation concludes with Samuel's answer to the question of what he would buy if he had to sell half of his Bitcoin.

Takeaways

Self-custody is a core principle of Bitcoin, allowing individuals to have full control and ownership of their assets.

There are different levels of self-custody, ranging from simple storage methods to more complex multi-signature setups.

Bitcoin has the potential to bring hope and optimism to people, leading to a more prosperous society.

Building infrastructure and services that bridge the gap between fiat and Bitcoin can help facilitate the transition to a Bitcoin-centric financial system.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and First Experiences with Podcasting

00:30 The Importance of Holding Your Own Keys

05:17 Different Levels of Self-Custody

13:57 Motivation to Build Xellox and the Future of Bitcoin

18:42 The Societal Impact of Bitcoin

25:02 Building Xellox and the Vision for the Future

42:09 Laser Focus on Bitcoin and the Future of Fiat

53:18 Question for the Next Guest