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Dec 10, 2025 • 18min
CLEAN SPARK CEO: Why We're Building The World's Largest Bitcoin Mining Operation W/ Zach Bradford
How does a Renewable Energy CEO become one of the most aggressive Bitcoin miners in the United States?Frederick Munawa sits down with Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark Inc., to dive deep into the strategies and vision driving one of the industry's fastest-growing mining operations.In this eye-opening interview, Zach Bradford reveals:⛏️ Why CleanSpark is committed to staying 100% focused on Bitcoin and avoiding other crypto ventures.📈 The secret to rapid, successful scaling using uptime, grit, and leveraging rural American infrastructure.⏱️ Why achieving mining success is less about Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) and more about strategic timing in the market.🌎 His bold plan to lead CleanSpark to become the largest Bitcoin miner in the world.Guest: Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark Inc.Time Stamps:00:00 The Evolution of CleanSpark and Bitcoin Mining02:48 Understanding the Intersection of Energy and Bitcoin06:01 The Maturity of Bitcoin Mining in America08:59 Strategies for Competitive Mining in the U.S.11:52 Navigating the Cycles of Bitcoin Mining#BitcoinMining #CleanSpark #BTCminerSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 10, 2025 • 43min
Bitcoin.com Co-Founder on BTC’s Shift from Money to “Digital Gold” + Why Privacy Coins Matter
In this interview, Emil—a co-founder of Bitcoin.com shares his early Bitcoin journey, from Sweden’s tech communities and PayPal frustrations to moving to Tokyo during the Mt. Gox era and helping Roger Ver rebuild Bitcoin.com in 2015.Emil explains why he believes BTC drifted away from its original purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash and became more of a speculative “digital gold” asset. He revisits the Block Size debates, the rise of Bitcoin Unlimited, and the philosophy behind building Bitcoin.com as a site focused on usability and real-world payments.You’ll also hear Emil’s take on:-Why many Bitcoiners prioritized price over payments-The Bitcoin Cash fork and the “Hash War” story-Why he’s skeptical of L2s and sidechains-The importance of miner validation for tokens-Why privacy is making a comeback in crypto-His outlook on privacy coins like Monero, Zcash, and Zano-What he’s watching for in 2026If you care about Bitcoin’s original vision, crypto utility, scaling debates, and the future of privacy, this one’s for you.#CryptoPrivacy #Bitcoincom #Web3 #DigitalCash #ZKProofs #Monero #Zano #TOKEN2049Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 9, 2025 • 4min
Yujiro Sugita Interview: How Roger Ver Shaped His Bitcoin Belief & Why Japan Is Finally Shifting
Yujiro Sugita learned early from Roger Ver that #Bitcoin wasn’t just an asset — it was a path toward a freer, more equal world. 🌐After years of media-driven fear and misunderstanding in Japan, Yujiro Sugita explains why the narrative is finally shifting for good. 🔽 Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 8, 2025 • 39min
Bitcoin, AI, and the 250-Year Cycle: Mark Moss on the Decentralized Revolution
In this wide-ranging conversation, Mark Moss joins us to unpack the forces reshaping money, technology, and power in the modern world. From his early days as a tech entrepreneur in California to becoming one of Bitcoin’s most recognized educators and investors, Mark shares the personal journey that led him into macroeconomics—and ultimately into Bitcoin.We dig into his “cycles” framework, exploring how history moves in pendulum swings between centralization and decentralization roughly every 250 years, powered by recurring political, financial, and technological shifts. Mark explains why Bitcoin and AI sit at the center of today’s “decentralized revolution,” and why AI isn’t purely centralizing or decentralizing—but both at once.The discussion then turns to the real-world implications of Bitcoin as a tool for reducing the “return on violence” compared to fiat systems, and how that changes the incentives for governments and institutions. We move deeper into the 40-year bond market cycle, the growing crisis in fixed-income markets, and why aging demographics and financial repression are pushing trillions in capital to search for a new foundation.Finally, Mark shares insights from launching a Bitcoin treasury company in the UK—Satsuma—why demand for Bitcoin-backed yield instruments is exploding, and what the future may look like as traditional finance collides with a new Bitcoin-based base layer.If you’re interested in macro, Bitcoin adoption, institutional shifts, and what comes next for global finance, this one is packed.Timestamps04:54 Mark Foss: Journey into Bitcoin and Macro Economics10:06 Cycles of Change: Understanding Economic and Technological Shifts15:11 The Dual Nature of AI: Centralization vs Decentralization19:48 The Return on Violence: Bitcoin vs Fiat24:59 The Bond Market Cycle: Implications for the Future30:00 Satsuma: Launching a Bitcoin Treasury in the UK#Bitcoin #MarkMoss #macroeconomics Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 4, 2025 • 31min
Why ZK Proofs Will Power the Future of the Internet
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) used to be an academic concept requiring $100M and a team of cryptographers. Now, according to Succinct CEO Uma Roy, it’s as easy as writing code.In this interview from TOKEN2049, Uma breaks down how ZK is transforming blockchain scaling, proving the authenticity of digital media, protecting user privacy, and reshaping internet trust.Whether you’re into crypto infrastructure or AI verification, this conversation is a must-watch.Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 3, 2025 • 22min
Why Bitcoin-Native DeFi Still Doesn’t Exist | Callan Sarre on Threshold Network & tBTC
The phrase “#Bitcoin native” gets used everywhere — but according to Callan Sarre, truly Bitcoin-native DeFi still isn’t here. In this interview, Sarre breaks down why Bitcoin’s architecture limits native DeFi activity today, and how the Threshold Network (and tBTC) is bridging Bitcoin into a multi-chain DeFi world without sacrificing security.We cover what “Bitcoin-native DeFi” should actually mean, the tradeoffs of bridging BTC, and how Threshold is positioning itself as infrastructure for the next phase of Bitcoin finance.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Understanding Bitcoin's Architecture and Limitations02:47 Overview of Threshold Network and tBTC06:09 Integration with MezzoChain and Bitcoin Staking09:05 The Concept of Bitcoin Native DeFi11:48 Threshold's Growth and Market Strategy15:06 Governance and Execution in Threshold DAO17:58 Future Products and Revenue Models21:00 Bridging Centralized and Decentralized Bitcoin Economies💡 In this episode:• Why Bitcoin-native DeFi “doesn’t exist yet”• What Bitcoin can’t do natively — and why• How Threshold Network + tBTC bridge BTC across chains• The role of staking, governance, and future revenue models• What comes next for Bitcoin in DeFiDrop your take below: What does real Bitcoin-native DeFi look like to you? 👇#Bitcoin #DeFi #ThresholdNetworkSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BitcoinNews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 3, 2025 • 34min
Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience
Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.🌐August Digital CEO & Co-founder Aya Kantorovich explains why crypto’s next phase won’t be pure DeFi or pure CeFi — but a hybrid that blends both. Timestamps:00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies03:03 Aya's Journey into Crypto and Institutional Finance05:59 Understanding Prime Brokerage in Crypto09:05 Capital Efficiency and DeFi Challenges12:05 Institutional Clients and Digital Asset Treasuries14:49 Risk Management in Digital Asset Treasuries17:57 Market Predictions and Future of Bitcoin21:12 Exciting Projects in the Crypto SpaceFull interview here. 🔽Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 3, 2025 • 43min
Aster CEO: Privacy Will Bring Traders From CEX to DEX (Orderbook DEX Era Is Here)
🎙️ Aster CEO Leonard joins us to break down the next evolution of on-chain trading — and why privacy may be the missing piece that finally moves serious traders from CEX to DEX.Leonard shares his path from TradFi and Binance to building Aster, plus what the orderbook DEX wave gets right (and what still needs fixing).✨ In this episode:• Why “Perp DEX” is becoming “Orderbook DEX”• How Aster is building a full-suite on-chain exchange (perps, spot, earn)• The advantage of multi-collateral trading across chains• “Rocket Launch” spot listings + trader airdrops• Aster’s privacy-focused L1 coming in 2026• Lessons from the 10/10 crash: uptime, transparency, and trust• ADL explained — and why understanding risk matters• What the future market structure looks like: oligopoly, not monopoly💡 Featuring:Leonard — CEO of Aster, decentralized trading platform for perps, spot, and earn.🔗 Comment and share your take below.Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BitcoinNews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 2, 2025 • 28min
He burned a real Banksy to prove a point and sold it for $400K - Anthony Anzalone
He burned a real Banksy to prove a point — and sold it for $400K.Now, CEO of Xion Anthony Anzalone, is building tech to make crypto disappear — no wallets, no friction, just usability. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 The Birth of Burnt Banksy and NFTs02:59 Transitioning from Artist to Founder06:01 Introducing Zion: Making Crypto Usable09:01 The Role of Proofs and Data Privacy11:46 Zion's Business Model and Revenue Streams14:54 The Age of Unicorns and Future Vision17:58 Navigating the Crypto Landscape20:53 The Future of NFTs and Digital AssetsSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Dec 1, 2025 • 51min
Building Bitcoin's "Fort Knox" - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on Economic Freedom, Bitcoin-Backed Loans, and Ledn's Vision
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a leading provider of bitcoin-backed loans. He found Bitcoin during hyperinflation in Venezuela and believes in the future of the digital economy. He has an MBA from the Richard Ivey business school at Western University.Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market.Growing up in Venezuela and experiencing hyperinflation, bank collapses, and capital controls firsthand, Mauricio witnessed the disastrous consequences of a failing government and currency. His family eventually found a solution and "a beam of light" in Bitcoin mining, which allowed his brother to escape the country with his wealth intact on a hardware wallet, an experience that cemented their conviction in Bitcoin as a tool for economic freedom and survival.Mauricio explains how this experience led to the founding of Ledn, a company built to solve the problem faced by Bitcoin miners and holders: the need for financing without having to sell their Bitcoin. He delves into the core value proposition of Bitcoin-backed loans, especially for the emerging world, highlighting that Ledn offers the same rates and terms to clients in Latin America as those in Europe or North America. This capability is providing financial inclusion, giving many in the region their first-ever loan approval, which is a massive, transformative opportunity that traditional banks have historically denied.The discussion pivots to Ledn’s decision to transition to a Bitcoin-only company after a period of supporting Ethereum during the Celsius bankruptcy transition. Mauricio outlines the move as a commitment to simplicity and transparency, emphasizing the company's deep belief in the long-term viability and investment case of Bitcoin. The conviction is rooted in the belief that the future of Bitcoin-backed loans is a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, and Ledn aims to win by focusing on doing Bitcoin-backed loans better than anyone else, adhering to the principle that "the best restaurants have the smallest menus."A crucial component of Ledn's commitment to transparency is its pioneering and ongoing Proof of Reserves protocol. Mauricio details this process, explaining that an independent CPA verifies Ledn holds all the assets it owes its clients by looking at both the asset and liability sides every six months, a cadence the company is moving to monthly. He stresses the vital importance of Proof of Reserves—something all failed crypto lenders like FTX lacked—as a requirement clients should demand, ensuring a company is honestly reporting its liabilities and protecting client assets.The episode also covers the concept of the "new carry trade," which is the strategy of borrowing a weak, constantly-debased currency (like the US Dollar) against a hard, appreciating asset with a finite supply (Bitcoin). Mauricio illustrates this with a client anecdote who was able to buy a house without selling his Bitcoin, which then appreciated fivefold. He explains that this strategy is tax-beneficial and mirrors how the world’s wealthy manage their assets, allowing Bitcoin holders to "go short weak dollars and maintain your strong Bitcoin," ultimately helping them grow their net wealth over time.Finally, Mauricio addresses the looming entry of traditional banks into the Bitcoin services space. He argues that Bitcoin-native companies like Ledn have a massive advantage because the banks' fractional reserve model is incompatible with Bitcoin's ethos of full reserves. He cautions users to be skeptical of banks' intentions and collateral practices. Ledn, a regulated business built to operate 24/7 in the volatile crypto market, is focused on building a "Fort Knox" that is designed to outlive its founders and their children, a powerful statement on their commitment to generational wealth and long-term security.To learn more about the company visit Ledn.io, and follow the team on X.


