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April 28, 2023Ep #38: Bitcoin and Stablecoins for Financial Inclusion and Financial Freedom Featuring Paolo Ardoino
In this episode, we interviewed Paolo Ardoino. Paolo is the Chief Technology Officer of Tether. Tether is an asset-backed stablecoin and it is usually referred to as USDT.
Paolo spoke about how he got into bitcoin, the story behind Tether, best practices on balancing bitcoin and stablecoins, Tether’s plans for Africa, spreading financial freedom, and so much more.
In this episode, we cover:
How Tether was born

Tether use cases

Tether’s involvement in promoting financial freedom and access to information

Balancing stablecoins and bitcoin

How Keet works

What Tether has planned for Africa
What is Tether Gold and why is it relevant in today’s world that we live in?
Follow Tether on Twitter: @Tether_to
Check out Tether: https://tether.to/
Follow Paolo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paoloardoino
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
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Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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43 min
December 25, 2022 The Nobcast Christmas Episode 2022
We’re so excited to be here in 2022 to bring you Christmas cheer from some of the amazing people from Bitnob. Pretty cool to hear the voices behind your favorite app, right?
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
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DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBS
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
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7 min
October 31, 2022 Celebrating Bitcoin Whitepaper Day
In this episode, we’re here to take you down the path of an iconic period in bitcoin history. On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper.
Learn more about the bitcoin whitepaper here: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
Check out our article on 4 Things the Bitcoin Whitepaper Says About Bitcoin: https://bitnob.com/blog/bitcoin/4-things-the-bitcoin-whitepaper-says-about-bitcoin
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
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DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBS
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
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10 min
October 20, 2022Ep #37: Spreading Bitcoin Education Through AmityAge Academy Featuring Dusan Matuska
In this episode, we interviewed Dusan Matuska. Dusan is a bitcoin educator and founder and CEO of AmityAge Academy. AmityAge Academy is a bitcoin education center located on the island of Roatán, Honduras. Dusan is on a mission to educate 100 million people about Bitcoin by 2030.
He spoke about AmityAge Academy, the birth of Amity Nakamoto, tips for bitcoin educators and so much more.
In this episode we cover:
Why Roatán of all places?

The story behind the name “AmityAge”

Birth of Amity Nakamoto

Plans for the AmityAge Academy and what’s currently on the ground

Challenge in educating the locals

Expansion plan for AmityAge

Qualities of the ideal bitcoin educator

What’s lacking among bitcoin educators

How bitcoin educators or influencers can raise funding for the content they create

How Dusan keeps track of the people he’s orange pilling

Plans for educating kids about bitcoin
Follow AmityAge on Twitter: @AmityAge
Check out AmityAge: https://www.amityage.com/
Follow Dusan on Twitter: @dusan_matuska
You can check him out here: https://www.dusanmatuska.com/
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
55 min
October 12, 2022Ep #36: Building for Bitcoin at Pleb Lab Featuring Car González
In this episode, we interviewed Car González. Car is a co-founder of Pleb Lab. Pleb Lab is an accelerator built for Bitcoin Plebs in Austin Texas. Pleb Lab’s mission is to inspire more developers to come and build Bitcoin companies.
He shared what makes a successful hacker space, amazing advice for people building bitcoin projects and so much more.
In this episode we cover:
How long did it take to build Pleb Lab

The collaborative effort in Pleb Lab

Plans on expanding beyond Austin, Texas

Key elements to set up a successful hacker space

Advice to those who focus on funding when building a hackerspace or building bitcoin projects in general

Setting the bar

Working silently vs documenting the journey as you work

Thoughts on bitcoin projects in Africa

Stand out as bitcoiners
Check out Pleb Lab: https://www.pleblab.com/
Follow Pleb Lab on Twitter: @PlebLab
Check out Thriller Bitcoin: https://www.thrillerbitcoin.com/
Listen to Thriller Bitcoin: https://thriller.transistor.fm/
Follow Thiller Bitcoin on Twitter: @ThrillerBitcoin
Follow Car on Twitter: @ThrillerX_
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
1 hr 5 min
October 04, 2022Ep #35: Effective Customer Service Delivery for Bitcoin Companies Featuring Isioma
In this episode, we interviewed Isioma, the customer experience manager at Bitnob. Isioma shares her bitcoin journey and goes in-depth on the essence of effective customer service delivery and how important it is to empathize with customers.
She also shared great gems on what bitcoin companies can do to improve their customer service and relate better with their customers.
In this episode we cover:
Isioma’s bitcoin story

What does customer service week means to her and if it should matter for bitcoin companies

How do you deal with newbies coming across bitcoin through your product?

Desires of users of bitcoin-based products

Advice to bitcoin companies that are dealing with overwhelm or unable to get through to their customers
Follow Bitnob on Twitter: @bitnob_official
Follow Isioma on Twitter: @isynene_
And if you want to support the Nobcast on Fountain.fm feel free to send us a Boost. (The button kinda looks like a thunderbolt next to the podcast name on Fountain.fm)
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
48 min
September 28, 2022Ep #34: Expanding Business Opportunities with Bitcoin Through Bitnob for Business Featuring Lilian
In this episode, we interviewed Lilian, a product manager from Bitnob. Lilian shares her bitcoin journey, the power of bitcoin, and how bitcoin could help a lot of businesses in Africa. She also gave ideas that business owners can embark on and expand to international markets through bitcoin.
In this episode we cover:
Lilian’s bitcoin story

What is Bitnob for Business

Why Africa should think of accepting bitcoin payments for their goods and services

Bitcoin can help empower women

Potential challenges of accepting bitcoin payments for business owners in Africa

How to get started on Bitnob for Business

Businesses that should start accepting bitcoin payments
Check out Bitnob for Business: https://bitnob.com/business
Follow Bitnob on Twitter: @bitnob_official
Follow Lilian on Twitter: @Zirachukwu
And if you want to support the Nobcast on Fountain.fm feel free to send us a Boost. (The button kinda looks like a thunderbolt next to the podcast name on Fountain.fm)
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
47 min
September 09, 2022Ep #33: Solving Remittance Problems in the Philippines with Bitcoin Using Pouch.ph Featuring Ethan Rose
In this episode, we interviewed Ethan Rose, founder and CEO of Pouch.ph a bitcoin lightning wallet for the Philippines. It’s also the first lightning wallet in South East Asia. Pouch has its banking rails in the Philippines. Pouch.ph is the official sponsor of bitcoin island in Boracay, Philippines.
In this episode we cover:
How Pouch started

Ethan’s bitcoin story

How Pouch works

Remittances issues in the Philippines

What’s the reception of bitcoin like in the Philippines?

How they’re bridging the cultural gap in spreading bitcoin education

How does the Philippine government take bitcoin?

Bitcoin island at Boracay

Effectiveness of word-of-mouth to spread bitcoin

Future plans for Pouch

Pouch success stories

Is it easy to withdraw in pesos from Pouch?

How bitcoin would solve problems in the Philippines

How has it been like setting a company in the Philippines as an American

Advice to bitcoin-only companies that have their eyes on doing business in the Philippines
Check out Pouch.ph: https://pouch.ph
Check out their work at Boracay: https://www.pouch.to/bitcoinisland
Follow Pouch.ph Twitter: @Pouch_PH
Connect with Ethan Rose on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanrose0/
Links to stuff mentioned on the show:
Stakwork
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WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
55 min
August 26, 2022Ep #32: Self-Custodying Your Bitcoin with Foundation Devices Featuring Zach Herbert
In this episode, we interviewed Zach Herbert, Co-founder and CEO of Foundation Devices a company focused on producing computing products that give users the power to reclaim their sovereignty. Foundation Devices produces the air-gapped hardware wallet, Passport, and its accompanying mobile app, Envoy.
In this episode we cover:
How Foundation Devices came about

Comparison with how it is selling hardware in the past with how it is today

What makes Passport stand out from the other hardware wallets

Why should you use a hardware wallet?

Thinking through the details of the Passport

How does Envoy work and what makes it stand out from other wallets out there

User-base and will Foundation Devices be servicing developing countries

Is it possible to have affordable hardware wallets for people in third-world countries who want to self-custody their bitcoin?

The future of open source hardware

How durable is the Passport

What’s the lifespan of Passport

Advice on how to keep your hardware wallet
Check out Foundation Devices: https://foundationdevices.com/
Follow Foundation Devices on Twitter: @FOUNDATIONdvcs
Follow Zach Herbert on Twitter: @zachherbert
Links to stuff mentioned on the show:
SLP97 Michael Flaxxman - Why Every Hardware Wallet Sucks
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......................................
WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
51 min
August 12, 2022Ep #31: Taking Bitcoin to the Grassroots with Machankura Featuring Kgothatso Ngako
In this episode, we interviewed Kgothatso Ngako, CEO of Machankura a USSD service that gives people access to bitcoin through the use of lightning addresses. He is also the founder of Exonumia Africa, a project involved in translating bitcoin material into native African languages.
In this episode we cover:
The connection between bitcoin and hip hop and rap music.

Connection between commercial rap and lyricists and bitcoiners and shitcoiners

People determine the direction of bitcoin

What is Manchankura and how does it work

How do people cash the satoshis sent to them on Machankura

What is the Exonumia project?

Communicating bitcoin in African languages
Check out Machankura: https://8333.mobi/
Follow Machankura on Twitter: @Machankura8333
Check out Exonumia Africa: @ExonumiaAfrica
Follow Exonumia on Twitter: https://exonumia.africa/
And if you want to support the Nobcast on Fountain.fm feel free to send us a Boost. (The button kinda looks like a thunderbolt next to the podcast name on Fountain.fm)
......................................
WHAT IS BITNOB?
Bitnob is a platform that allows you to automatically save, borrow, earn, send and receive bitcoin.
......................................
DOWNLOAD BITNOB
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.bitnob
IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitnob/id1513951003
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JOIN THE NOBLES
A community of Bitcoin investors using Dollar Cost Average (DCA) to protect their wealth.
Telegram Community: https://t.me/bitnobles
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitnob_official
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bitnob
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