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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/21/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Calle on Cashu, Clawi, and AI Agents✨ | AI agentsbitcoin payments+3 | Calle | CashuBitchat+3 | — | AI agentsbitcoin+7 | — | 22m 14s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Linn Bieske on Hack-Nation and Building Global AI Communities✨ | AItechnology+3 | Linn Bieske | MIT Club of Northern CaliforniaHack-Nation+1 | — | AIHack-Nation+5 | — | 26m 06s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Rainey Reitman on Transaction Denied and Financial Censorship✨ | financial censorshipfree speech+4 | Rainey Reitman | Freedom of the Press FoundationElectronic Frontier Foundation+1 | — | financial censorshipfree speech+5 | — | 25m 38s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Michael Saylor on Bitcoin, AI, and Advice for Builders✨ | BitcoinAI+4 | Michael Saylor | Stretch (STRC)Strategy+5 | — | BitcoinAI+7 | — | 22m 25s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Andi Pitt on Bitcoin Venture, AI, and Cognitive Sovereignty✨ | bitcoinAI+4 | Andi Pitt | Ego Death Capital | — | bitcoinAI+5 | — | 24m 07s | |
| 1/13/26 | ![]() 21 in 21: Mark Suman on Privacy-First AI✨ | privacy-first AIsecure enclaves+3 | Mark Suman | ChatGPTMaple AI+1 | — | privacyAI+5 | — | 22m 24s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: David Gumberg on the Chaincode ₿OSS Challenge and Becoming a Bitcoin Core Contributor✨ | Bitcointechnology+4 | David Gumberg | Bitcoin CoreChaincode ₿OSS Challenge+1 | Bay Area | BitcoinCore contributor+4 | — | 23m 07s | |
| 12/11/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Rod Roudi✨ | Bitcoincommunity building+4 | Rod Roudi | Bitcoin Park | NashvilleAustin | Bitcoin ParkRod Roudi+4 | — | 24m 24s | |
| 10/30/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Joe Carlo on How Bitcoin Changed Pink Owl Coffee Forever✨ | bitcoinsmall business+3 | Joe Carlo | Pink Owl CoffeeSquare | San Rafael, CaliforniaBay Area | bitcoinPink Owl Coffee+4 | — | 24m 18s | |
| 10/28/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Kyle Olney✨ | bitcoin advocacylegislation+3 | Kyle Olney | Save Our WalletsSatoshi Needs You+3 | — | bitcoinClarity Act+5 | — | 25m 28s | |
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| 10/21/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Nick Slaney✨ | bitcoinLightning payments+4 | Nick Slaney | Money Dev KitBlock+4 | — | bitcoinLightning Network+7 | — | 22m 45s | |
| 10/15/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Erik Cativo | During Bitcoin Design Week at Presidio Bitcoin, product designer and HRF grantee Erik Cativo joined the show to talk about designing the future of money. We get into his experiments with ecash and bitchat, the magic of bump-to-pay interactions, and how thoughtful UX can make bitcoin feel intuitive, private, and fun. Erik also shares lessons from living in a nearly cashless society, ideas for building “throw-cash” experiences inside apps like Cash App, and why anyone can help design better bitcoin products simply by giving feedback. FOLLOW: Erik Cativo: https://x.com/uxerik_, https://www.erik.day/ Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 25m 43s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Kyle Fletcher | Haley Berkoe is joined by Kyle Fletcher, Principal Design Director at Block, to explore the intersection of bitcoin, design, and culture. They discuss why artists and designers play a critical role in shaping bitcoin’s future, the sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate, and how thoughtful design can help bring bitcoin to the masses. Kyle also shares personal influences, dream projects, and why onboarding artists, local merchants, and creative communities is key to bitcoin adoption. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro & Kyle’s background at Block 01:01 State of Bitcoin brand creative 02:59 Designing future money: local and circular economies 05:55 The Intersection of art and bitcoin 08:19 The sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate 12:32 Design mentors, observation, and environment 15:39 Why Silicon Valley designers should care about Bitcoin 17:52 Dream projects: Bitcoin art galleries & philanthropy 22:11 Final thoughts: how creatives can get started with Bitcoin 23:13 Where to find Kyle online FOLLOW: Kyle Fletcher: https://x.com/kyleluvsew, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefletcher/ Block/Cash App: https://x.com/blocks, https://x.com/CashApp Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe, https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/ Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin LINKS: Presidio Bitcoin Design Week Summary: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitcoindesign/p/presidio-bitcoin-design-week?r=53cq2n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Kyle’s talk at Design Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YArvqMYy6nI Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 23m 42s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Christoph Ono | In this episode of 21 in 21, Haley is joined by Christoph Ono, co-founder of the Bitcoin Design Foundation and longtime contributor to the Bitcoin Design Community. They talk about Bitcoin Design Week in San Francisco, the effort to redesign the Bitcoin Core wallet, and why design plays such a critical role in shaping the future of money. Christoph also shares how newcomers can get involved in the Bitcoin Design Community and why making bitcoin feel magical matters. Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Christoph’s background 01:05 Bitcoin Design Week in San Francisco 02:51 Designing future money 04:59 Why Silicon Valley designers should care about bitcoin 06:40 How to join the Bitcoin Design Community 08:44 Redesigning Bitcoin Core’s original wallet 11:51 Designers and developers working together 13:48 Impactful projects & community contributions 17:51 Inspirations, books, and design influences 23:03 Final thoughts: making bitcoin magical 23:43 Where to follow Christoph FOLLOW: Christoph Ono: https://x.com/GBKS, https://www.linkedin.com/in/germanysbestkeptsecret/ Bitcoin Design Community: https://x.com/bitcoin_design Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe, https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/ Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin LINKS: Bitcoin Design 5 Year Report: https://five.bitcoin.design/ Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Comics-Invisible-Scott-McCloud/dp/006097625X Bitcoin Design Community: https://bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Design Foundation: https://bitcoindesignfoundation.org/ Bitcoin Design Week: https://event.bitcoin.design/ Christoph speaking at Bitcoin Design Week: https://youtu.be/EbFCoVtJKEc?si=JEVxnLCTFJGX9NdL Christoph’s Substack: https://gbks.substack.com/ WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 24m 34s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Conor Okus | In this episode, Haley Berkoe interviews Conor Okus, a Product Manager at Spiral. Conor shares his journey from playing football to becoming a grantee at Spiral and now managing the grant program. He addresses common misconceptions about bitcoin contributors, emphasizes the importance of user experience in promoting adoption, and discusses the emergence of user-friendly (easy) bitcoin addresses. Conor also shares his thoughts on the intersection of AI and bitcoin, the ongoing debate about using "₿ " instead of "sats" to display bitcoin denominations, and offers valuable advice for newcomers to the bitcoin space. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Conor’s unique path: From footballer to bitcoiner 01:33 Becoming a Spiral grantee and joining the team full-time 03:53 What Spiral looks for in grant applications 05:08 Misconceptions about bitcoin contributors 07:15 First impressions of Presidio Bitcoin and the SF builder scene 08:25 Current focus: UX, BOLT12, and easy bitcoin addresses 12:04 The next wave of bitcoin innovation: Lightning and AI 14:38 How AI might leverage bitcoin for payments and micro-transactions 18:27 The sats vs. bitcoin ₿ display debate (BIP 177 and UX shifts) 22:37 Advice for aspiring bitcoin contributors 23:42 How to reach Conor & connect with Spiral FOLLOW: Conor Okus: https://x.com/ConorOkus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorokus/ Spiral: https://x.com/spiralbtc, https://www.linkedin.com/company/spiralbtc Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe, https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/ Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin LINKS: Spiral Grant Guidelines: https://spiral.xyz/blog/square-crypto-grants-for-everybody/ Easy Bitcoin Address: https://easybitcoinaddress.me/ Bitcoin Design Week at Presidio Bitcoin: https://event.bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Design Community: https://bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 24m 45s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Mogashni Naidoo | Haley Berkoe sits down with Mogashni “Mo” Naidoo — UX researcher, designer, and co-founder of the Bitcoin Design Foundation. Mo shares her path into bitcoin design, why developers and designers need each other, and how the foundation supports designers across the ecosystem. She also talks about her UX Research Toolkit, the role of AI in product design, and previews Bitcoin Design Week in San Francisco in September. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 01:35 The Bitcoin Design Foundation and Bitcoin Design Community, and how both support builders 03:23 Mo’s Journey into UX and bitcoin 05:26 Why Developers need designers 06:39 The Bitcoin Design Community’s projects and impact 07:51 Mo’s personal project to unify bitcoin UX research and how she uses AI to build tools 10:47 Bitcoin Design Week September 15–19 at Presidio Bitcoin 14:52 How better design can empower activists, the unbanked, and everyday users 16:50 Exploring AI-powered design tools, including the idea of a “Bitcoin Design Sidekick” 21:38 Ways to contribute time or resources to the Bitcoin Design Foundation 23:57 Closing thoughts FOLLOW: Mogashni “Mo” Naidoo: https://x.com/MouxDesign, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogashninaidoo/ Bitcoin Design Community: https://x.com/bitcoin_design Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe, https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/ Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin LINKS: Bitcoin Design Week at Presidio Bitcoin: https://event.bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Design Community: https://bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Design Foundation: https://bitcoindesignfoundation.org/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-design-foundation/ Bitcoin Design 5 Year Report: https://five.bitcoin.design/ Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 25m 01s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Matthew Pines | Haley Berkoe talks with Matthew Pines, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, about bitcoin’s growing role in U.S. policy. They cover building a bitcoin community in DC, how policymakers are treating bitcoin as a strategic asset, the risks of quantum computing and AI, and why this moment feels like one of “high agency and high leverage” for bitcoiners. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Matt Pines and his path into bitcoin 02:10 The bitcoin scene in Washington DC 03:47 Shifting policy conversations and bitcoin as a strategic asset 05:12 Advice for bitcoiners engaging policymakers 07:06 What a bitcoin standard world could look like 09:08 Quantum computing risks and government response 13:18 Book recommendation: Global Discord by Paul Tucker 15:09 The intersection of bitcoin and AI 18:02 Dream bitcoin projects still missing in the market 19:42 Spicy take: China vs. U.S. bitcoin holdings 20:30 Optimism for bitcoin’s future and ETF adoption 23:24 Final takeaway: the power of agency 25:27 How to follow Matt and the Bitcoin Policy Institute FOLLOW: Matthew Pines: https://x.com/matthew_pines Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin LINKS: Insights from the Quantum Bitcoin Summit https://presidiobitcoin.substack.com/p/insights-from-the-quantum-bitcoin Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 26m 11s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Tadge Dryja | Haley Berkoe met with Tadge Dryja, a bitcoin developer, researcher, and co-creator of the Lightning Network. They discussed the importance of preparing for potential threats from quantum computing and Tadge’s proposed solution, called “Lifeboat.” Tadge also dives into how to attract the next generation of developers, the health of the bitcoin ecosystem, dream projects to improve usability and client diversity, and why education is key to bitcoin’s resilience. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS 0:47 – Concerns about complacency despite btcoin’s high price; ongoing challenges with scalability, fees, and post-quantum readiness. 2:22 – Tadge explains his “Lifeboat” commit-reveal scheme for protecting coins if quantum computers become a threat. 5:09 – How quantum computers could break bitcoin’s elliptic curve signatures, why hashes remain safe, and the current likelihood of such attacks. 10:33 – Challenges of bringing new developers into bitcoin, overcoming political stigma, and keeping the community open to diverse participants. 16:21 – Usability improvements like BIP39 support in Bitcoin Core and having multiple full node implementations. 19:23 – Why education matters for both developers and non-developers to build a more resilient Bitcoin network. FOLLOW: Tadge Dryja: @tdryja, https://x.com/tdryja Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin LINKS: Insights from the Quantum Bitcoin Summit https://presidiobitcoin.substack.com/p/insights-from-the-quantum-bitcoin Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 23m 35s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Jameson Lopp | In this episode, Haley Berkoe chats with Jameson Lopp, longtime bitcoiner, cypherpunk, and Chief Security Officer at Casa, to explore the long-term threats and opportunities facing bitcoin. He discusses his latest bitcoin improvement proposal, how AI can be both a productivity booster and existential risk, and why bitcoin's future hinges on education, sovereignty, and conversation. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS 00:51 Lopp’s top of minds: ossification, quantum threats, and protocol evolution. 01:44 An overview of his quantum Bitcoin Improvement Proposal. 06:23 How AI is helping with tooling and security, plus Lopp’s caution on the hype. 07:59 Writer’s block and Lopp’s creative process. 11:55 Lopp’s vision of a sovereign future and concerns about paper bitcoin trends. 15:16 Promoting bitcoin as money without pushing. 16:42 Lopp shares two controversial ideas: cut off quantum-vulnerable coins and use dynamic block sizes. 19:20 What gives him hope, the failures of fiat are bitcoin’s best marketing. 20:17 Don’t buy before you learn. Start with education, then stack. 21:47 Why discussion is the key to bitcoin’s long-term success. FOLLOW: Jameson Lopp: @lopp, https://x.com/lopp Casa: @CasaHODL, https://x.com/CasaHODL Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Spiral: @spiralbtc, https://x.com/spiralbtc Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin LINKS: Lopp.net Lopps’ BIP: https://github.com/jlopp/bips/blob/quantum_migration/bip-post-quantum-migration.mediawiki Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 22m 45s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Alex Pruden | This episode features Alex Pruden, the Chairman of Aleo and the CEO of Project Eleven, an applied R&D lab focused on the intersection of quantum computing and cryptography. In this conversation with Haley Berkoe, Alex discusses quantum computing, future-proofing bitcoin, user experience upgrades, and his journey from the Army Special Forces to becoming a cryptographer. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:50 Discovering bitcoin in the Middle East 01:42 Project Eleven & why quantum matters 02:46 What it means to be "quantum-resistant" 04:50 AI and cryptography 07:02 Learning cryptography from scratch 08:51 Book recommendation: Life and Fate 09:37 What self-sovereignty should look like 11:11 Zero-knowledge on bitcoin 14:05 Bitcoin’s price does not equal success 15:18 Bitcoin UX still needs love and innovation 19:39 Army lessons that shape his work 21:02 Final thought: celebrate, but contribute FOLLOW: Alex Pruden: @apruden08, https://x.com/apruden08 Project Eleven: @qdayclock, https://x.com/qdayclock Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 23m 32s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Alex Gladstein | In this episode, Haley Berkoe sits down with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation. They discuss how AI tools are empowering activists, the importance of local governance, and what a world on the bitcoin standard could look like. Alex shares insights from HRF’s grant program, the UX hurdles activists face using bitcoin, and why he remains hopeful about bitcoin’s future. TIMESTAMPS: 00:36 How Alex got into human rights 03:46 Use of AI by activists 06:13 The ideal role of government in a free society 08:04 Bitcoin as a human rights tool 10:15 A world on the bitcoin standard 14:18 Bitcoin UX: what’s improved, what’s still clunky, and the features activists want most. 16:53 Lessons from HRF’s grant program 19:36 Alex’s spicy takes on Bukele 22:02 Why Alex is hopeful about bitcoin’s future 23:21 Resources, books, and where to follow Alex online. FOLLOW: Alex Gladstein: @gladstein, https://x.com/gladstein HRF: @HRF, https://x.com/HRF Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin WHAT THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin | 24m 16s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Ryan Loomba | Haley Berkoe sat down with Ryan Loomba, a Bitcoin Engineer at Block. Ryan shares his journey from early startup life to working across Square, Cash App, and Block’s Bitcoin team. They get into the weeds on bitcoin custody, the power of open-source, how Lightning is rolling out in the real world, and why AI might be the next big unlock for developers. FOLLOW: Ryan Loomba: https://x.com/RLoombs Block: https://x.com/blocks, https://engineering.block.xyz/blog/, https://block.xyz/careers/jobs Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit presidiobitcoin.substack.com | 22m 21s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Alex Zukauskas | In this episode, Haley Berkoe interviews Alex Zukauskas, the Presidio Bitcoin Lead. Alex shares his background, discusses past and upcoming events, and explains why Presidio Bitcoin is the best place to be. He will be joining the show quarterly to keep everyone updated on all the exciting developments at Presidio Bitcoin. Episode Highlights: * Time flies, it’s been 7 months since Alex took the job, and 4 months since the launch of Presidio Bitcoin. * Recurring monthly events open to the public: BitDevs, LitDevs, and ₿uilder. * Upcoming events: The Quantum Bitcoin Summit, a careers fair in the fall, and book clubs. * The focused approach to adding members. We currently have 22 people, including open-source contributors, startups, and builders. * Global recognition and having visitors from all over the world. * Perks of working at Presidio Bitcoin. * Alex’s secrets to taking care of plants Reach out to Alex at hello@presidiobitcoin.org if you’re interested in a membership, visiting the space, or getting involved! FOLLOW: Alex Zukauskas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azukauskas/ Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin/ WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit presidiobitcoin.substack.com | 25m 23s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Clara Shikhelman | Haley Berkoe met with Clara Shikhelman, the Head of Research at Chaincode Labs. Clara has been researching complex mathematical problems for nearly a decade and is currently focusing on the Lightning Network and bitcoin in the age of post-quantum computing. Episode highlights include: * Her goals with the quantum computing report: provide an overview of the current status and future direction, reduce FUD, and clarify what actually matters. * A call for cryptographers to engage with bitcoin and read the whitepaper. * The need for bitcoin to have a more user-friendly experience and tools that are as simple to use as Venmo. * Excitement about new developers entering the space through the Chaincode BOSS program https://learning.chaincode.com/ * Advice to researchers: follow interesting questions rather than adhering to traditional academic paths. FOLLOW: Clara Shikhelman: @ClaraShik, https://x.com/ClaraShik Chaincode Labs: @ChaincodeLabs, https://x.com/ChaincodeLabs Haley Berkoe: @HBerkoe, https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: @PresidioBitcoin, https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin Watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit presidiobitcoin.substack.com | 19m 52s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | ![]() 21 in 21: Ben Carman | Haley Berkoe met with Ben Carman, who recently joined the Spiral team to work on the Lightning Development Kit and LDK-related projects. Previously he was at Taproot Wizards and Mutiny, a non-custodial Lightning wallet. Episode highlights include: - Ben’s new focus areas at Spiral. - His bitcoin journey, which started with a comedy podcast and Andreas Antonopoulos's videos. - Ben’s concerns about the bitcoin community's lack of emphasis on real-world payments. - He stresses the need for next-generation Lightning and self-custodial wallets, warning that without proper infrastructure, bitcoin risks being seen merely as a banking asset. - Shoutouts to Rockstar Dev and folks in the Austin bitcoin community, such as Buck Pearly, Jack Lesser, and Rod from Bitcoin Park. - Advice for newcomers: do everything you can to learn, contribute, and enhance visibility in the community. FOLLOW: Ben Carman: @benthecarman, https://x.com/benthecarman Spiral: @spiralbtc, https://x.com/spiralbtc Haley Berkoe: @HBerkoe, https://x.com/HBerkoe Presidio Bitcoin: @PresidioBitcoin, https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit presidiobitcoin.substack.com | 21m 53s | ||||||
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