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BTC031: Investments in Bitcoin Tech w/ Alyse Killeen (Bitcoin Podcast)

Jun 23, 2021

Alyse Killeen, a venture capitalist specializing in Bitcoin, shares her journey into the world of cryptocurrency. She discusses the key traits she seeks in Bitcoin companies and provides insights into current boardroom conversations. The future of decentralized finance and smart contracts captivates her, as she predicts significant evolution in the Lightning Network and stablecoins. Alyse also expresses her views on El Salvador's Bitcoin initiatives and advises U.S. policymakers on embracing the technology for economic growth.

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Alyse Killeen

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Discovering Bitcoin: An Early Encounter and Its Impact

3min

From Academia to Venture Capital: A Journey of Transformation

4min

Bitcoin's Economic Impact and Corporate Engagement

9min

Bitcoin Innovations & Sponsorship Highlights

8min

Blockchain Revenue Sharing Evolution

15min

The Future of Decentralized Finance and Bitcoin's Core Values

6min

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential

18min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

04:25 - How Alyse Killeen got started in Bitcoin and Venture Capital
13:45 - What Alyse looks for when finding a great company in the Bitcoin space
15:20 - What the board room conversations sound like today
20:21 - Alyse thoughts on Defi and smart contracts on Bitcoin
25:07 - How Lighting will evolve in the coming 5 years
33:11 - How stable coins will evolve moving forward
39:31 - How the lending and borrowing market will progress in the future
50:16 - Her thoughts on El Salvador
53:35 - What advice she would give policymakers in the US

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