TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #628: Save Our Wallets with Matt Corallo
Jun 14, 2025
Marty chats with Matt Corallo, a Bitcoin developer and open-source advocate spearheading the Save Our Wallets initiative. They discuss the urgent need for legal protections for non-custodial wallets amid legislative changes impacting Bitcoin's future. Matt emphasizes the importance of educating lawmakers about cryptocurrency and advocates for clear regulations surrounding Bitcoin transactions. He also highlights the advancements in Lightning Network technology and the community's role in driving positive change for blockchain governance.
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Legal Protection Vital for Non-Custodial Wallets
- Non-custodial wallets and open-source dev protections are critical for Bitcoin's future growth and scaling.
- Without clear legal protection, ancillary services like Lightning Network Service Providers face regulatory risk that threatens user experience.
Ancillary Services Essential for Scaling
- Protecting ancillary services operators is essential for scalable, non-custodial Bitcoin wallets.
- Without clear laws, technical scaling solutions relying on service providers face existential risks.
Non-Custodial Bitcoin on Cusp
- Non-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallets are nearing breakthroughs that could drive mainstream adoption.
- Legal clarity and user experience improvements together will unleash non-custodial Bitcoin to the masses.