TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #633: Stack Sats, Build Products, Ignore the Noise with NVK
Jun 25, 2025
Marty is joined by NVK, the CEO of Coinkite and a strong advocate for Bitcoin self-custody. They dive into how Bitcoin acts as digital gold, especially for the wealthy, and discuss its current development landscape, including innovative security features. NVK explores the transformative impact of AI on society and education, emphasizing the need for individuals to build businesses rather than complain online. The conversation also highlights the importance of self-custody and the future directions of Bitcoin technology.
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Bitcoin Accessibility Limits
- Base layer Bitcoin is not accessible for everyone due to limited supply and wealth distribution.
- Most users will rely on custodial or semi-custodial solutions with different trade-offs.
Progressive Bitcoin Security Setup
- Start securing Bitcoin with a user-friendly wallet like Cove to learn the basics.
- Progressively adopt hardware wallets and multisig setups as your stack and knowledge grow.
Role of Proxy Bitcoin Products
- Proxy exposure products like ETFs suit entities that cannot hold Bitcoin directly.
- Retail investors often seek speculative gains via equities rather than sovereignty through self-custody.
