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Tune in, stack sats, and level up your investing game. We've got you covered! We’re Bitcoiners actively investing in Bitcoin startups and you can too! Our podcast dives into exclusive investment opportunities, angel investing, and exciting Bitcoin companies shaping the future. Our Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate allows you to invest alongside VCs—not just the suits. This is the place to start if you’ve ever wanted to back the next big Bitcoin startup. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just Bitcoin-curious, we break down everything you need to know in a way that’s easy to understand.

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August 5, 202531 min

Jippi: Building Pokémon Go for Bitcoin

In this episode, we sit down with Oliver, founder of Jippi - a mobile AR game dubbed the “Pokémon Go for Bitcoin.” Designed to engage Gen Z through geolocation gameplay and Bitcoin rewards, Jippi blends education, entertainment, and a powerful Bitcoin onramp strategy. Oliver shares the journey from Swan layoffs to building Jippi, explains their growth strategy, discusses wallet integration via Joltz, dives into revenue models, reflects on app store challenges, and opens up about their crowdfunding campaign on Timestamp. From Top Builder award winner to building a $140M vision, this is a raw look at what it takes to gamify Bitcoin adoption.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:48 Meet Oliver and Jippi: The Bitcoin Go01:18 Oliver's Background and Jippi's Vision03:07 Gameplay Mechanics and Future Plans04:46 Revenue Models and Educational Components09:37 Achievements and Investment Opportunities17:25 Challenges and Learnings19:35 Future Prospects and Closing Thoughts00:00 Introduction to Jippi and Oliver01:15 Origins and Development of Jippi03:07 Gameplay and Features of Jippi04:46 Revenue Models and Sponsorships06:34 Educational Component and Wallet Integration09:37 Achievements and Investment Opportunities16:57 Challenges and Learnings23:13 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts——————————————Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects! https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Jippi👉 https://jippi.app/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Jippi👉 https://x.com/JippiApp Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain:👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below:👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #Gaming #MobileGaming

July 18, 202548 min

Amboss: Non-Custodial Yield, Rails, and Magma. Building Lightning’s Future

In this Deep Dive, Jesse from Amboss discusses their expanding suite of Lightning Network tools—from Rails enabling non-custodial Bitcoin yield to Magma’s peer-to-peer channel marketplace and liquidity subscriptions for automated payment reliability. He explains how Amboss empowers businesses and individuals to earn yield, manage liquidity, and prepare for innovations like stablecoins on Lightning. With insights on compliance, privacy, and future plans, Jesse shares how Amboss is driving adoption and simplifying Lightning’s complexity for a global audience. We talk about: - Intro to Jesse and Amboss’s Lightning network mission - Overview of Rails for earning Bitcoin yield non-custodially - How macaroons enable secure delegated permissions in Rails - Thea and Voltage partnerships for onboarding and infrastructure - Liquidity lockups, withdrawals, and user funds management explained - Pricing model: $30/month node fee plus 0.6% AUM for Rails - Cash App yield comparison and Lightning withdrawal insights - Magma: marketplace for buying and selling Lightning channels - Liquidity subscriptions automate payment reliability for businesses - Reflex: compliance tools for Lightning regulatory protection - Lightning privacy facts and addressing traceability misconceptions - Amboss Space as the go-to hub for Lightning network analytics - Plans for stablecoins and Taproot assets integration on Lightning - Vision for decentralizing finance and supporting global payments 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:17 Overview of Topics to be Discussed 02:11 Jesse's Digital Nomad Life 03:35 Introduction to Rails and Bitcoin Yield 07:08 Understanding Cash App's Yield 09:45 Non-Custodial Bitcoin Liquidity 16:55 Revenue Model for Rails 23:02 Introduction to Magma Marketplace 24:35 Magma Marketplace in Action 27:46 Automating Bitcoin Payments 28:52 Understanding Liquidity Subscriptions 29:54 Machine Learning in Payment Processing 30:32 Launch and Adoption of Liquidity Subscriptions 35:09 Regulatory Concerns and Compliance 42:29 Ambos Space and Lightning Network Analytics 49:05 Future of Ambos and Lightning Network Innovations ———————————————- Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investorsAlready angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects! 👉https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 👉 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Amboss 👉 https://amboss.space/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Amboss 👉 https://x.com/ambosstech 👉 https://t.me/GetAmboss Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain: 👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource

July 11, 202513 min

Sati Quick Pitch: Bitcoin and Stablecoins to Billions via WhatsApp

In this Lightning Ventures Quick Pitch, Felipe, founder of Sati, shares how his company is breaking barriers to #bitcoin and #stablecoin adoption in emerging markets. By leveraging WhatsApp’s 3 billion-strong user base, Sati enables instant, non-custodial crypto payments on even the most basic smartphones. Felipe discusses the unique technical challenges of building on WhatsApp, the company’s rapid growth past 20,000 users, and innovative use cases like mining pool payouts and partnerships. With a modular architecture and white-label solutions, Sati is positioning itself to bring financial access to the next billion users. ----------- THE BREAKDOWN ------------ Sati’s mission: bring Bitcoin and stablecoins to emerging markets - Leveraging WhatsApp as a payments platform (3B users) - Solving challenges of app storage limitations on low-capacity smartphones - Non-custodial wallet design using phone numbers and PINs - Modular architecture: Spanish bot, English bot, white-label wallet solutions - Key backers: Tim Draper, Ricardo Salinas, Outlier Ventures, Boost VC - Target markets: countries w/ unstable economies, high WhatsApp adoption - Growth milestones: 10K users → 20K users in 4 months - Mining pool payouts via Sati: auto-wallet creation and BTC airdrops - Partnership to onboard 1.5M users into Lightning - Meta (WhatsApp & Instagram) testing stablecoin payments- Projections: 100K → 250K users by end of year ———————————————- Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects! If you're on AngelList, join us here https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Sati👉 https://www.sati.pro/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Sati👉 https://x.com/heysati Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain:👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below:👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video! #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource

July 11, 202550 min

Sati Deep Dive: Bitcoin-Powered WhatsApp Wallet for the Next Billion Users

In this Lightning Ventures Founder Interview, Felipe, CEO of Sati, dives deep into how his company is enabling #bitcoin and #stablecoin access for billions via WhatsApp. Broadcasting from Tulum, Felipe discusses Sati’s mission to onboard users in emerging markets where traditional banking is broken and smartphone storage is scarce. He unpacks their non-custodial architecture, unique WhatsApp bot integration, and the company’s ambitious goal of powering financial services directly within the world’s most popular messaging app. Felipe also shares insights on working with Meta, scaling user adoption, handling regulatory hurdles, and Sati’s moonshot vision of building a modular API-driven ecosystem for crypto-native payments. - Introduction to Felipe and Sati’s mission - Why WhatsApp is the perfect distribution channel for global adoption - Target user profiles: remittance senders, knowledge workers- How Sati enables ramp on/off with partnerships - Non-custodial wallet architecture using phone number and PIN encryption- Recovery process, SIM swap risks, and upcoming exportable key feature - Challenges and strategies for getting WhatsApp bots approved by Meta - Demo of sending and receiving sats and future pre-funded accounts- Hybrid backend infrastructure - Business model focused on fees, swaps, and white-label API solutions- Growth trajectory with 20K users and partnerships driving toward 250K - Roadmap for expanding into Telegram, SMS, and Chrome extensions - Long-term vision of powering decentralized financial services ———————————————- Want to get started investing in Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing in Bitcoin companies and Lightning Network projects! If you're on AngelList, join our group here https://angellist.com/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in Bitcoin and open source companies 👉 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Sati👉 https://www.sati.pro/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸👉 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Sati👉 https://x.com/heysati Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼👉 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙👉 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain:👉 https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below:👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-startups/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource

June 27, 202554 min

Building a Bitcoin Payments Company⚡️Zaprite’s Journey with John Magill

Listen in as we catch up with John, the founder and CEO of Zaprite—a powerful, non-custodial Bitcoin payment platform that began as a personal tool and evolved into a full-fledged business solution. John shares the origin story of Zaprite, its evolution from an invoicing platform to a multi-feature merchant toolkit, and its transition from solo founder days at Pleb Lab to a venture-backed team with Bitcoin veterans like Parker Lewis and Will Cole. He breaks down the product’s usage across industries, discusses the upcoming shift to transaction-based billing, and unveils Zaprite’s latest feature: event ticketing. The interview concludes with heartfelt advice for new founders: build what you need, gather real feedback early, and demonstrate proof of work.In this video, we cover:- Zaprite's origin story and early product focus- Transition from freelancer tool to full business platform- Overview of Zaprite’s core features- Non-custodial architecture and self-custody ethos- Use cases and user base: freelancers, SMBs, miners, professionals- Decision to move to a paid subscription model- Adding fiat payment rails while maintaining Bitcoin-first UX- Key integrations (Strike, Stripe, Speed, Voltage, Breeze, etc.)- API use cases- Growth of transaction volume and subscriber base- Strategic hires: Parker Lewis, Will Cole, Nate, Tom, Nick- Bitcoin treasury strategy and bear market runway extension- Upcoming billing engine with transaction-based fees- New feature: full-service event ticketing system- 5-year vision: mainstream Bitcoin payments, online-first commerce- Advice to founders----------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Zaprite 📡 https://zaprite.com/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Zaprite: https://x.com/zapriteapp Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!

May 2, 202544 min

NOT ANOTHER BITCOIN WALLET! Foundation Devices. Passport Prime. World's 1st Sovereign Personal Security Platform

In this in-depth conversation with Zach Herbert, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Devices, we explore the company's ambitious leap beyond Bitcoin hardware wallets with the launch of Passport Prime—a first-of-its-kind open-source personal security platform. Zach breaks down their new secure OS (KOS), the bold Bluetooth architecture (Quantum Link), a thriving developer ecosystem, and how Foundation is challenging industry giants like Ledger. We also touch on their subscription model, U.S.-based manufacturing strategy, Cake Wallet partnership, and roadmap to profitability. If you're a builder, investor, or privacy advocate, this is a must-watch.Interview breakdown:- Foundation Devices launches Passport Prime with major design upgrades.- Introducing Quantum Link for secure Bluetooth communication.- The new device includes 64GB storage and supports files, seeds, and 2FA.- Foundation creates KOS, a new open-source OS built for hardware security.- Third-party apps will be supported through an open developer SDK.- Cake Wallet becomes the first external app to integrate with Passport.- Foundation plans to launch a $5/month encrypted backup service.- Envoy mobile app will soon support Lightning.- Foundation is targeting profitability in Q3 2025.- Company raised $7M previously and is now raising a $2.5–3M extension.- Over half the current round is already committed, led by Arch Capital.- Foundation critiques Ledger’s UX and security model.- Foundation booth at Bitcoin 2025 conference featuring Passport Prime. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got you!Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Foundation Devices 📡 https://foundation.xyz/ Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Foundation Devices: https://x.com/FOUNDATIONdvcs/ Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!

March 18, 202547 min

Deep Dive Interview with Ben Arc of LNBits - Scaling Bitcoin Innovation

In this deep-dive interview with Ben Arc, we explore the evolution of LNBits, the modular Bitcoin and Lightning toolkit that's empowering developers, merchants, and businesses worldwide. Ben breaks down the open-source ethos, the inspiration behind LNBits' WordPress-style extension marketplace, and the roadmap toward building a billion-dollar Bitcoin company. We discuss revenue strategies, including paid extensions, SaaS hosting, and Nostr.com services, as well as the powerful security suite that has driven LNBits from beta to full production. If you’re a builder, investor, or just curious about how Bitcoin development is being monetized, this conversation is a must-watch.- LNBits as a Modular Bitcoin Tool: Inspired by WordPress and Odoo, allowing for easy extension development.- From Hobby Project to Production-Ready Software: Transitioning from beta after five years of hardening and real-world testing.- The Importance of Open-Source Sustainability: Balancing community-driven development with a for-profit arm.- Revenue Model: Paid Extensions: Developers can monetize their work, and LNBits takes a small fee.- Software as a Service (SaaS) Offering: LNBits-hosted services for users who don’t want to self-host.- Affiliate-Based Monetization: Earning revenue through transaction-based services integrated into LNBits.- Security & Resilience Features: Advanced security suite protecting nodes and wallets from risks.- LNBits in Enterprise & Industry Use: Used by banks, casinos, exchanges, and major Bitcoin businesses.- The Role of LNBits in Hardware Innovation: Supporting Bitcoin ATMs, vending machines, and custom POS solutions.- Nostr.com & Identity Services: Paid relays and premium Nostr identities as a new revenue stream.- Developer Incentives & Community Growth: Encouraging contributions through financial incentives.- The Future of Bitcoin Application Layer: How LNBits supports Bitcoin adoption at scale.- The Philosophy of Permissionless Building: Allowing users to fully control and customize their installations.- Lightning Network Challenges & Solutions: Addressing wallet security and transaction scalability.- LNBits on ThunderFunder: Offering a way for the Bitcoin community to invest in its growth.--------------------------------------------------------Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got youLearn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About LNbits https://www.lnbits.com Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow LNbits https://www.x.com/lnbits Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video!#LNBits #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BitcoinPayments #BitcoinDevelopment #OpenSource #BitcoinAdoption #Nostr

February 25, 202538 min

Unlocking Secure Communications: Exclusive Interview with Cloaked Wireless Founders 📱🔒

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jeremy and Jonathan, the visionary founders of Cloaked Wireless and Cloak Network. With backgrounds in pioneering projects like the Freedom Network (precursor to Tor) and Blockstream, they're now revolutionizing wireless security and privacy. If you want to view our Quick Pitch Video of Cloaked Wireless, check it out here https://youtu.be/X9MzWB92v9Y TLDR: Secure Wireless Solution: Cloaked Wireless tackles SIM swap attacks by allowing only customers to modify their accounts, ensuring unparalleled security and privacy. Open-Source Innovation: Their mission is to democratize wireless access, enabling anyone to launch and control their own wireless solutions without government intervention.Cloak Network: A next-generation, incentivized network for secure internet access, leveraging Bitcoin for micro-payments and open-source technology. Want to get started investing in #Bitcoin startups? Fill out this form, and we'll get you started 👉 https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Not an accredited investor? No problem, check out Thunder Funder where almost anyone can invest in #Bitcoin and #opensource companies 👇 https://www.ThunderFunder.com Need more info on all this rad stuff? We got you Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn More About Cloaked Wireless 📡 https://www.cloakedwireless.com Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.x.com/LTNGVentures Follow Cloaked Wireless 🛜 https://www.x.com/cloakedwireless Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.x.com/MikeJarmuz Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/+kDv7VYEO2fAxYmFh Earn Bitcoin Streaming Podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our audio-only podcasts below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lightning-ventures-investing-in-bitcoin-companies/id1615934125 Give Us a Thumbs Up 👍 if You Enjoyed This Video! #CloakedWireless #SecureCommunications #PrivateWireless #Bitcoin #Crypto #PrivacyMatters #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #WirelessInnovation #LightningVentures #InvestingInPrivacy #SecureInternet #PrivateInternetAccess #BitcoinStartups #CryptoStartups #VentureCapital #InvestmentOpportunities #CybersecuritySolutions #SecureDataTransmission #PrivateNetworks #DecentralizedNetworks #BitcoinPrivacy #CryptoPrivacy #SecureCommunicationSolutions

January 28, 202543 min

Orange Pill App is Bitcoin's Social Layer! Deep Dive w/ CEO Matteo Pellegrini

Join us for a deep dive with Matteo Pellegrini, the founder of OrangePill App—an innovative, Bitcoin-only social network built around local connections. In this conversation, Matteo shares how OrangePill App exploded in 2024 with soaring revenue and user growth, why he believes paywalls filter out noise, and how being laser-focused on Bitcoiners has created a global community. We also get a sneak peek into the app’s upcoming features for 2025, including a built-in Lightning wallet, RSVP and ticketing platform, and more. Whether you’re a Bitcoin maxi, a curious newcomer, or a builder in the space, this chat is packed with insights on growing a profitable Bitcoin startup and cultivating genuine human connections. In this video we discuss: - Revenue growth of 126% year-over-year - 15,000+ global members and counting - The paywall strategy that filters out spammers and trolls - From finding local Bitcoiners to saving families in emergencies - How real-life connections drive app adoption - Success stories: from meetups to marriages - Building a Social Layer for Bitcoin - The power of a Bitcoin-focused community - Lessons on Running a Bitcoin Business - Why Matteo insists on a paid membership model - Balancing fiat vs. Bitcoin in corporate treasury - Growing during a tough market (FTX collapse timing) - Launching a Lightning wallet (no invoice friction) - Introducing RSVP management and ticketing for Bitcoin-only events - Plans for in-app voice and video calling - Becoming the go-to platform for Bitcoin conferences & merchants - Matteo’s outlook on Bitcoin adoption post-halving cycle - Where Bitcoin and social networking intersect next - Upcoming ThunderFunder campaign and how to get involved Links & Resources OrangePill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com Follow OPA on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/orangepillapp Follow Matteo on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/matteopelleg ThunderFunder Offering: https://thunderfunder.com//offering/opa Web App: https://web.orangepillapp.com Follow Mike Jarmuz on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Mike Jarmuz on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 👉🏼 https://www.ltng.ventures Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors 💡 Discover more Bitcoin opportunities on Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com Get started investing in Bitcoin and open-source companies! Built by plebs for the plebs. Join the active community of people. It's fun, easy, and free 💡 Follow Thunder Funder on X 👉🏼 https://x.com/thunderfundercf Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://www.ltng.ventures/founders Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://www.angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://www.fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC #BitcoinInvesting #BitcoinCompanies #LightningLabs #Blockstream #MultiSig #CryptoInfrastructure #BitcoinFoundations #BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin #VentureCapitalStrategies #ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis #FundingBitcoinStartups Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth Bitcoin content! 📈💬

November 18, 202447 min

Bitcoin Venture Capital with Max Webster of Hivemind. Lightning, Nostr, AI, and the future

Join us as we dive deep into the #Bitcoin, #lightningnetwork, #nostr, and #ai ecosystems with Max Webster, the founder of Hivemind Ventures and a visionary VC with a knack for being early on groundbreaking technologies. Max shares his journey from traditional venture capital to Bitcoin-focused investments in this insightful and energetic interview. We discuss the future of Bitcoin infrastructure, AI and Bitcoin's convergence, and Lightning Network applications' explosive potential. 🌍⚡ Key Topics Covered: - How Max transitioned from traditional VC to Bitcoin. - The story behind HiveMind Ventures and its $21M Bitcoin-focused Fund 1. - Lightning Network's current growth and adoption. - The role of Nostr in reshaping decentralized identity and data transfer. - The emerging convergence of Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI. - Exciting portfolio companies like Stacker News, Wavelake, and LNbits. - Max’s thoughts on investing in Latin America and other emerging markets. - Insights for founders building Bitcoin startups. - Whether you're a Bitcoin founder or an investor, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, future trends, and a glimpse into the mind of one of Bitcoin VC's leading thinkers. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact 💡 Discover more Bitcoin opportunities on Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com Get started investing in Bitcoin and open-source companies! Built by plebs for the plebs. Join the active community of people. It's fun, easy, and free 💡 Learn about HiveMind Ventures 🔗 https://hivemind.vc Follow Max Webster @MaxAWebster 🐦 https://x.com/MaxAWebster Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn about Thunder 🌩️ Funder https://www.thunderfunder.com Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Thunder Funder @ThunderFunderCF 🌩️ https://www.x.com/thunderfundercf Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://www.ltng.ventures/founders Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://www.angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://www.fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC #BitcoinInvesting #MikeNovogratz #BitcoinCompanies #LightningLabs #Blockstream #MultiSig #CryptoInfrastructure #BitcoinFoundations #BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin #VentureCapitalStrategies #ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis #FundingBitcoinStartups Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth Bitcoin content! 📈💬