In this episode, Founder of Lava Shehzan Maredia explains how Bitcoin-backed loans, yield products, payroll conversion, and self-custody tools through Lava are enabling people to live on a Bitcoin standard while avoiding sales, taxes, and centralized risk. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:30) Lava’s Vision & Fundraising
(03:11) Inside Lava’s Platform
(04:35) Trust & Self-Custody
(06:29) Life on a Bitcoin Standard
(15:41) Bitcoin-Backed Loan Strategies
(20:21) Bitcoin Mortgages & Innovation
(21:58) Revenue & Monetization
(26:22) Security & Key Management
(31:12) The Future of Bitcoin Finance
(34:59) Long-Term Bitcoin Predictions
(36:44) Final Thoughts
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