BTC201: eCash on Bitcoin & Nostr w/ Calle from Cashu (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Join us as Calle, the creator of Cashu Protocol, explores how Cashu enhances the Bitcoin Lightning Network by offering a privacy-focused solution for micropayments. We delve into key topics such as custodial vs. non-custodial Bitcoin solutions, Cashu’s impact on network growth, and the future of Nostr integration with Bitcoin. Calle also explains how Cashu balances security with usability while aiming to promote global scalability and decentralization. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:04 - What motivated the creation of Cashu and its core value to the Bitcoin Lightning Network. 08:22 - How Cashu works on a basic level and its role in simplifying micropayments. 15:11 - How Cashu enhances privacy compared to other solutions within the Lightning Network. 22:26 - The challenges Cashu faces in driving user adoption and how they might be overcome. 22:49 - The difference between custodial and non-custodial Bitcoin solutions and why this matters. 30:13 - Why micropayments are more scalable with custodial solutions due to technical limitations. 32:31 - The role of decentralization in Cashu's future, especially given the involvement of custodians. 37:11 - How Cashu integrates with the Lightning Network to facilitate secure, private transactions. 48:40 - How Nostr can be used to prevent the centralization of DNS and what this means for Bitcoin. 54:17 - Technological innovations like atomic multi-hop payments and their significance. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Calle's X (Twitter) Account. Calle's Github. Calle's Nostr. Calle's Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River 7-Eleven Toyota Connect Invest Miro TastyTrade Daloopa The Bitcoin Way Facet Public Fidelity Fundrise Onramp SimpleMining Bluehost ReMarkable Vanta Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm