Blockstream Talk

Hyperbitcoinization & the Liquid Network with Moritz Wietersheim - Blockstream Talk #5

Episode Summary

In this episode of Blockstream Talk, we talk to Moritz Wietersheim, CEO and cofounder at Specter Solutions. Launched in 2018, Specter focuses on providing wallet software, firmware, and hardware solutions for Bitcoiners and enterprises. We discuss the Liquid Network, hyperbitcoinization, the importance of self-custody, and the future of El Salvador, among many other topics. Thank you for listening and Bitcoin on.

Episode Notes

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2:20 Criticisms of the Liquid network

4:49 What is Hyperbitcoinization

6:24 Why would someone use the Liquid network

11:33 Views of Tether and other stable coins in Panama

14:49 Reasons to have stable coins on Liquid

16:09 Self custodian on Spectre

17:41 Using Spectre with Liquid assets

19:38 Hyperbitcoinization is ahead of schedule

22:09 What are the forces behind Hyperbitcoinization

25:29 Thoughts on people migrating to El Salvador

28:28 Thoughts on Bitcoin City

31:26 What is the El Salvador Volcano Bond and the overall sentiment of it

38:16 What is the most exciting thing in the world of Bitcoin going forward