Simply Bitcoin Samson Mow | Simply Bitcoin IRL
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Dec 6, 2025 Samson Mow, a Bitcoin entrepreneur and developer, dives into the rapidly changing landscape of Bitcoin. He discusses the launch of Aqua Wallet and how it simplifies Lightning and channel management. Mow highlights the role of stablecoins in onboarding new users and explains Aqua’s unique design influenced by his gaming background. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin's volatility, institutional interest, and the expectation of $1M 'Omega candles.' Get ready for insights on where Bitcoin is headed!
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Liquid As Lightning Foundation
- Aqua Wallet builds on Liquid as the foundational layer to simplify Lightning usage and avoid base-chain fee spikes.
- This architecture improves privacy and usability versus typical non-custodial Lightning setups.
Stablecoins As A Bridge To Bitcoin
- Aqua emphasizes stablecoins (Liquid Tether) front-and-center to serve spending needs and bridge users to Bitcoin savings.
- Samson argues stablecoins are essential for mass adoption because many users need a dollar-denominated medium first.
Make Swaps Frictionless
- Design wallets so users can swap between Bitcoin, Liquid Bitcoin, and Liquid Tether with minimal friction to deliver real utility.
- Offer Lightning and other layer-2 rails as interoperable spending paths to increase everyday usage.