About this episode
Haley Berkoe interviews Rod Roudi about Bitcoin Park and the growth of the bitcoin community in Nashville.
In this episode of 21 in 21, Haley sits down with Rod Roudi, co-founder of Bitcoin Park in Nashville and Austin. Rod breaks down how Bitcoin Park began, why in-person energy fuels strong communities, and how Nashville grew into a hub for bitcoiners, policymakers, founders, developers, and bitcoin-curious locals. He also shares what he’s learned about bitcoin payments from the business side, why reducing merchant friction is essential, and what he’s looking forward to in 2026. Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome Rod 01:44 Bitcoin Park Description 03:39 Origin Story 07:08 Engaging Policymakers and Local Community 13:38 Accepting Bitcoin as a Business 16:22 Merchant Adoption and Reducing Friction 20:22 College Basketball Break 21:47 What Rod Is Excited About in 2026 23:06 Where to Follow Rod & Bitcoin Park https://x.com/bitkite https://x.com/bitcoinpark_ https://x.com/HBerkoe
People in this episode
Host: Haley Berkoe
Guest: Rod Roudi
Topics covered
- Bitcoin
- community building
- business
- payments
- technology
- Nashville
Keywords
- Bitcoin Park
- Rod Roudi
- bitcoin payments
- merchant friction
- Nashville bitcoin community
- 2026
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bitcoin Park
Places: Nashville, Austin
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