Rick Messitt

Rick Messitt, an early Bitcoiner and entrepreneur, shares his unique journey from discovering Bitcoin with his father to creating a provably-fair Bitcoin lottery. He discusses his harrowing experience with a self-custody hack and the lessons learned about personal responsibility in digital finance. Rick emphasizes the importance of secure custody and offers insights on building local Bitcoin communities. He also reveals how he turned adversity into opportunity by educating others on safe practices and the innovative applications of his lottery project.