Final Settlement E015: The Common Language of Lightning with Roy Sheinfeld

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Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold."

Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age.

00:00-Intro to Roy Sheinfeld & Breez

10:54-A message from Onramp

11:37-Building Lightning Network infrastructure

24:30-Commercial applications & user experience

35:19-Focus & vision of Breez Technology

44:38-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody

46:06-Lightning as a common language

57:26-Interplay of store-of-value & medium-of-exchange

01:02:52-Technological comparison of bitcoin vs. gold

01:13:44-Social constructs & innovations in bitcoin custody

01:20:48-Outro

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