The Bitcoin Layer What If the Dollar Ran on Bitcoin?
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Aug 13, 2025 Ian Major, co-founder of Joltz and expert in wallet and swapping technology, dives into the revolution of stablecoins on Bitcoin. He discusses the innovative infrastructure enabling dollar-backed smart contracts, and how Tether has paved the way for on-chain dollar adoption. Major highlights the Lightning Network's evolution, transforming it into a multi-asset platform that enhances transaction scalability. The conversation also touches on how these developments address currency instability and reimagine digital finance.
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Stablecoins Solve Debanking And Debasement
- Stablecoins emerged to solve debanking and currency-debasement problems, mirroring why people value Bitcoin.
- Their growth often reflects demand to hold dollar-denominated value where local currencies or banking access fail.
Brazil Community Onboards Via Stablecoins
- A Brazilian community Joltz works with uses stablecoins to onboard directly to Bitcoin without centralized exchanges.
- That shows stablecoins can be a practical bridge to Bitcoin in emerging markets.
Stablecoins Reach Card-Network Scale
- Stablecoin payment volume is already comparable to major card networks, roughly $11 trillion annualized.
- This scale shows stablecoins are moving beyond trading into real global payments and commerce.
