Trezor Talks

In this episode of Trezor Talks, Sean sits down with Adam Budínský, Trezor’s Head of Product (Hardware), to reveal how the world’s most iconic crypto hardware wallets are made.

From initial sketches to sourcing components, Adam reveals the full lifecycle of devices like the Trezor Safe 3.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How the Trezor devices are developed from idea to launch

• Why great design makes security feel effortless

• How to build hardware when supply chains break

• What’s coming next for Trezor devices

Watch to learn how Trezor builds hardware wallets that protect crypto for more than 2 million users worldwide.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Adam’s role at Trezor

(03:28) Joining Trezor and first impressions

(04:47) Building the Trezor Safe 3

(08:06) Going from an idea to building a product

(12:20) The complete hardware building process

(15:20) How Trezor handles supplier disruptions

(17:55) The subtle things users don’t notice about Trezor’s design

(19:50) How much flexibility do hardware engineers have when building?

(23:05) Where the shape and feel of Trezor came from

(27:35) Hidden features

(30:49) The process behind a successful hardware launch

(34:48) What the next Trezor could look like

(35:40) Advice for engineers who want to build in crypto security

(37:27) The traditional awkward handshake (Outro)

Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/

In this episode of Trezor Talks, Sean sits down with Tomáš Sušánka, the Chief Technology Officer at Trezor, to go deep on what it really takes to build secure hardware wallets and keep them safe from global threats.

They cover everything from quantum computing and phishing scams to what Tomáš is most excited about in the next generation of Trezor devices.

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the Trezor Suite, firmware, and hardware all come together, and why combining hardware and software in crypto is uniquely hard.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What a day looks like as Trezor’s CTO (spoiler: no more coding)

• Why hardware adds complexity to scaling in crypto

• The future of post-quantum security and what it means for Bitcoin & Trezor

• The advice Tomáš would give to anyone entering crypto security today

Whether you're an aspiring engineer, someone trying to secure your crypto, or are just curious how your Trezor works under the hood, this episode is for you!

Timestamps:

(00:00) What does it take to run Trezor’s technology operations? (Introduction)

(03:25) Origin story & tech background (discovering Bitcoin)

(09:23) Joining Trezor in 2017: journey to CTO

(10:34) Difference between software, firmware & hardware

(13:57) A day in the life of a crypto CTO

(16:53) Why scaling hardware + software is hard in crypto

(20:22) How Trezor defends users from scams & hackers

(28:50) Big challenges for Trezor and the wider crypto industry

(36:02) What’s coming next at Trezor (upgrades!)

(38:02) Common threats to crypto

(44:30) Is quantum computing a threat to Trezor?

(51:56) Advice for engineers who want to build in crypto security

(54:17) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)

Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/

In this episode of Trezor Talks, we sit down with Josef Tětek, the Trezor Academy Lead, author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State, and Stackuj Podcast host to explore how Bitcoin is thriving in Africa and why the continent might be the future of Bitcoin adoption.

If you’re not paying to Africa’s Bitcoin revolution, you probably should be!

From using old Nokia phones to transact on the Lightning Network to building self-sovereign communities without traditional financial services, we explore how Bitcoin is reshaping economies in emerging markets.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why local educators are the key to Bitcoin adoption (it cannot be anyone else)

• How Bitcoin solves real financial problems in Africa (it starts from communities, not governments)

• The book that inspired Josef to launch the Trezor Academy program

• How people in Kenya are living on Bitcoin, without KYC

• Why hostile banking environments fuel Bitcoin innovation

Listen and find out why Africa’s Bitcoin ecosystem is one of the most important in the world.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction (Josef’s background as a podcaster)

(04:51) What is Trezor Academy?

(07:40) Why Bitcoin is crucial for African & South American communities

(11:59) The importance of local Bitcoin educators & how to find them

(15:30) How many meetups and programs does Trezor Academy run?

(17:20) Spotlight on the top Trezor Academy educators

(19:37) Why Africa has massive potential for Bitcoin adoption

(25:30) Josef’s top two favorite Bitcoin projects in Africa (revolutionary)

(32:08) How Africans are using Bitcoin for everyday payments

(40:40) Why the African Bitcoin ecosystem is critical for Bitcoin’s future

(43:07) The book that inspired Josef to launch Trezor Academy

(49:55) Teaching Bitcoin security & self-custody in African communities

(55:02) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)

Secure your crypto with Trezor: https://trezor.io/

In this episode of Trezor Talks we sit down with Danny Sanders, the Chief Commercial Officer at Trezor, to explore the company’s growth strategy, and vision for the future.

From navigating bear markets to scaling the team and staying true to the companies Bitcoin-first principles, we dive into what’s next for Trezor and the self-custody movement.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction (AKA "The Flying Dutchman")

(05:05) Sean re-introduces us to his bosses, bosses, boss

(06:33) Danny's role in Trezor

(07:55) Joining Trezor and building in the bear market

(11:23) Big milestones since joining

(21:01) Coming from big corporations to Trezor culture

(24:44) Market strategy and expansion plans

(38:13) Being a Bitcoin-first company & supporting the altcoin ecosystem

(42:50) Plans for 2025 (bull market) & beyond

(48:53) Self-custody education

(56:50) The traditional awkward handshake (outro)

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Isabella Santos is a Bitcoin journalist, producer, entrepreneur, and advocate. She co-founded the Bitcoin media company, Get Based, and founded BTC Isla.

In this episode, Isabella shares her journey—from studying journalism to filming Bitcoin documentaries and eventually moving to Mexico to introduce Bitcoin to an island!

We dive into the challenges of educating communities about Bitcoin, the power of open-source learning, and why most people don’t realize the financial system is broken.

(00:00) Aragorn is peak masculinity

(01:00) Introduction

(02:45) How did you get here? Isabella’s journey

(05:25) Meeting Bitcoin Magazine

(06:35) Filmmaking, Bitcoin, and launching a production agency

(07:22) Everything is connected: How your past shapes your future

(09:00) The challenges of being bilingual

(09:48) Bear markets are for building

(10:35) Why did Bitcoin get your attention? 🍊💊

(14:37) When society fought back: A history lesson

(15:50) The educational system is broken

(17:20) Work history, college, and stumbling across Bitcoin

(19:20) What is BTC Isla? Using Bitcoin as a tool for freedom

(22:02) How Bitcoin is helping women in Peru

(25:56) Bitcoin has no barriers

(26:40) Why fiat money loses value over time (Bitcoin fixes this!)

(28:21) Most people don’t realize the system has broken

(29:43) We’re heading into a pickle!

(30:15) BTC Isla: How do you start a Bitcoin school?

(31:36) The island economy and daily life

(33:30) 18+ bad words

(33:50) Back to PG rating (island tourism life)

(36:00) Teaching financial education: No saving culture

(38:46) How do you teach Bitcoin to beginners?

(41:47) Bitcoin orange-pilling: Expectation vs. Reality

(42:20) Back to Bitcoin basics

(43:34) Building a Bitcoin circular economy

(45:36) What is Bitcoin going to do for islanders?

(47:42) Not everybody understands sound money yet

(49:05) Fixing Bitcoin messaging (Bitcoin is for EVERYBODY!)

(49:50) Be humble, bro. Ditch the ego and learn

(52:53) Satoshi left us a gift that’s going to change everything

(53:55) The hidden cost of owning nothing

(54:53) How money is created today (Sean asks for a fact-check)

(56:16) Life is getting more expensive

(59:20) Most people don’t have savings

(1:00:21) Explaining your job in Bitcoin to normies

(1:00:27) Bitcoin frens are the best of frens

(1:02:45) Connecting with non-crypto people

(1:04:27) Biggest takeaway from BTC Isla so far?

(1:06:25) Bitcoiners want to help!

(1:07:35) Open-source Bitcoin curriculum

(1:08:54) Current goals and the next three steps

(1:09:47) Paying people Bitcoin to learn about Bitcoin (time is precious)

(1:11:06) 18+ message to scammers out there

(1:11:55) Final remarks and the infamous awkward handshake

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Join Sean and Anusha as they discuss how Trezor approaches branding, the challenges of launching a major campaign, and how the team convinced Trezor’s CEO to paraglide for a commercial.

Join Josef Tětek, Trezor Academy Lead and author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State, as he sits down with Nikolai "Okin" Tjongarero. Okin is a Bitcoin Maxi, Digital Entrepreneur, Published Poet, and social Commentator born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia. He hosted the first African Podcast to be listed and streamed Bitcoin via Podcasting 2.0 (FromTheJump). Okin currently serves as the Chief Bitcoin Officer at EasySats and Bitcoin Mining Namibia.

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In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Boyko, our Industrial Designer, to dive deep into the world of design and innovation. From shaping the future of secure hardware wallets to integrating user feedback, Matthew walks us through his journey, role at Trezor, and the meticulous process behind designing products like the Trezor Safe 5.

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Join Sean as he sits downs with Saadya 'Nick' Chevan, a member of our Trezor Expert service as they dive into the world of self-custody and explore why it matters for anyone navigating the cryptocurrency landscape.

Saadya shares his six-year journey in Bitcoin, highlighting the importance of taking 100% control of your assets. He breaks down the concept of self-custody, explaining how it empowers individuals to hold their own crypto, free from third-party risks associated with exchanges.

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(01:23) What is Self-Custody and why it matters?

(10:16) Biggest benefits of Self-Custody

(13:30) Top tips for Self-Custody if you're new to it

(16:01) What is a hardware wallet and how it helps?

(18:22) What makes Trezor stand-out (Open-source!)

(31:58) Attacks specific to self-custody (Beware!)

(24:11) Most common mistakes to avoid

(30:35) Fears and concerns beginners have

(31:34) What is a Trezor Expert Session?

(35:30) Final remarks

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Interested in booking a Trezor Expert Session? Learn more here: https://trezor.io/trezor-expert-session

In this episode, Sean is joined by Trezor Expert and Bitcoin Analyst Lucien Bourdon. Listen as they dive deep into the world of phishing and the impact scams have in the cryptocurrency space. Lucien shares his insights about the tactics used by scammers to exploit unsuspecting users- from fake emails and websites to social engineering techniques, he highlights the importance of vigilance in the space.

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(06:28) What is Phishing?

(10:35) Personal Experiences with Scams

(15:02) Phishing / Scams in the crypto space

(20:01) Safe storage of your crypto (Introduction to self-custody)

(28:26) Reporting scams and staying informed

(31:58) Attacks specific to self-custody (Beware!)

(33:36) A crazy story! (Scamming the scammer)

(39:00) Tips and tricks to ward off scams

(1:04:18) Common crypto scams

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