Description

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast, host Brandon Karpeles sits down with Rick, co-founder of CryptoCloaks, a Bitcoin hardware company that started as a small 3D printing project and grew into one of the most recognized names in Bitcoin manufacturing.

Rick shares how a passion for tinkering and problem-solving turned into a full-time business serving Bitcoiners worldwide. What began as printing node cases and hardware mounts quickly evolved into designing and producing high-quality, functional Bitcoin tools built entirely in-house.

They discuss:

• How CryptoCloaks grew from a garage startup into a full-fledged business
• The challenges of scaling physical Bitcoin products without outside funding
• Why freedom, self-custody, and quality are at the heart of their work
• How Bitcoin businesses succeed by focusing on value, not hype
• The importance of independence in Bitcoin manufacturing

Rick’s story embodies the Bitcoin ethos—building real things, solving real problems, and keeping it all sovereign.

• CryptoCloaks: https://cryptocloaks.com
• Follow Rick on X: https://x.com/cryptocloaks

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-karpeles-b122b45/
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/officialsovreign
• X: @sovreignX

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