<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>In this episode of <em>Early Days</em>, Car sits down with Joshua, the founder of Bitspend, to discuss his journey in developing a payment solution using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The conversation also touches on the Ark protocol, revenue models for Bitspend, and the application of the 80/20 principle in development.</p>
<p><strong>We explore:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Cross-border payments are difficult, especially from Nigeria.</li>
<li>Bitspend plugin aims to simplify user interactions with Bitcoin.</li>
<li>Bitshala Lab plays a significant role in educating developers.</li>
<li>Nigeria Bitcoin ecosystem</li>
<li>The Ark protocol</li>
<li>The 80/20 principle helps prioritize development efforts.</li>
</ul>
<p>Joshua shares his experiences with cross-border payments, the importance of verification in Bitcoin transactions, and the challenges faced with the Lightning Network.</p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:43 Challenges in Cross-Border Payments</li>
<li>06:37 The Importance of Verification in Bitcoin Transactions</li>
<li>09:29 Introducing the Bitspend Plugin</li>
<li>12:21 User Experience and Security in Wallet Applications</li>
<li>15:39 The Future of Bitspend and its Integration</li>
<li>18:19 Joshua's Background and Interest in Bitcoin</li>
<li>21:27 BitShala and its Role in the Bitcoin Ecosystem</li>
<li>24:13 The Bitcoin Community in Nigeria</li>
<li>33:20 Bitcoin as a Medium of Payment</li>
<li>35:26 The Lightning Network: Pros and Cons</li>
<li>37:44 Exploring the ARK Protocol</li>
<li>43:09 Revenue and Growth Strategies</li>
<li>48:25 The 80/20 Principle</li>
<li>52:41 Bitcoin's Role in Economic Empowerment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Learn more about</strong> <a href="https://github.com/aruokhai/bitcoin-wasm"><strong>Bitspend</strong></a></p>;
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