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The Kevin Rooke ShowScale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, & Death in Organisms, Cities, & Companies | Geoffrey West | BM3→ Scale: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/scale
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In this conversation, Kevin interviews Geoffrey West, a physicist and author of the book 'Scale'. They discuss the concept of scaling laws and how they apply to various disciplines such as biology, networks, and cities. They explore the interconnectedness of these scaling laws and the significance of quarter power scaling. They also delve into the similarities and differences between biological systems and cities, the constraints on city growth, and the potential limitation...2024-01-151h 36
The Kevin Rooke ShowThe Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made The World | Virginia Postrel | BM2→ The Fabric of Civilization: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/the-fabric-of-civilization
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In this episode, Kevin interviews Virginia Postrel, author of 'The Fabric of Civilization,' about the role of fabric in history and its connection to technology, science, and trade. Virginia shares her journey of becoming interested in fabric and the inspiration behind her book. They discuss the concept of natural fibers and how they have been modified over time. They also explore the connection between weaving and math, as well as the impact of dye on the...2024-01-071h 53
The Your Life! Your Terms! ShowKevin Rooke - Evolution Of A New Financial System, Lightning Network Updates & MicropaymentsOn this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show we're chatting with Kevin Rooke to get the latest updates on the Lightning Network. This is a new financial layer to Bitcoin that is enabling almost instant financial transactions with the final settlement. The usage over the last few months is really begun to increase rapidly and much of that has to do with some new apps that have launched. We get all the latest on wallets, value 4 value, podcasting, micropayments, Stacker News and more! You can find Kevin on Twitter @kerooke or on Nostr kr@stacker.news and his...2023-03-141h 07
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS88: Will Reeves on Building Fold, Bitcoin Entrepreneurs, and the Lightning Network's EvolutionWill Reeves is the CEO and co-founder of Fold, a platform that helps users earn Bitcoin rewards whenever they shop or use the Fold app.
We talked about the challenge of building a resilient Bitcoin business in all kinds of market conditions, Fold’s strategy of giving away hundreds of Bitcoin to users, and the ways in which the Lightning Network needs to differentiate itself from other payment platforms.
→ Fold: https://use.foldapp.com/r/E7MPJRE4
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS87: Caitlin Long on Custodia and How Banks Will Interact with Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and LightningCaitlin Long is a Wall Street veteran, and the Founder and CEO of Custodia, a platform for digital asset banking, custody, and payments.
We had a wide-ranging conversation examining how banks might interact with Bitcoin in the future, the importance of stablecoins, Lightning adoption, and much more.
→ Custodia: https://custodiabank.com/
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This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.2022-12-171h 21
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS86: Ben Price on Building The Bitcoin Company, OpenSats, and Improving Payments with LightningBen Price is the co-founder and CEO of The Bitcoin Company (TBC), an app that allows anyone to earn Bitcoin for all their shopping.
In our conversation, we discussed how TBC’s app works, the challenge of disrupting credit card and loyalty point networks all over the world, the importance of the Lightning Network, and the work Ben is doing on OpenSats.
→ The Bitcoin Company: https://thebitcoincompany.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS85: Albert Buu on Building NeutronPay, Payments in Vietnam, and Instant Lightning RemittancesAlbert Buu is the founder of NeutronPay, a company building a Lightning-powered API and mobile app for moving money around the world.
In our conversation, we discussed NeutronPay’s product and vision for their API, why they’ve decided to initially focus on the Vietnam market, and the adoption and addressable opportunity for Lightning remittances.
→ NeutronPay: https://neutronpay.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS84: Alex Busarov on Building Heatbit and How Home Heaters Could Distribute Bitcoin Mining HashrateAlex Busarov is the founder of Heatbit, a company building an electric heater that mines Bitcoin.
In our conversation, we discussed how the Heatbit heater works, whether this home heating use case can introduce new people to Bitcoin mining, when Heatbit plans to integrate Lightning Network payouts, as well as the vision and roadmap for the company.
→ Heatbit: https://www.heatbit.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS83: Azz on Building Valera and Combining Lightning Software & Hardware To Bring Billions To BitcoinAzz is the 16 year old founder of Valera, a company uniting hardware and software to bring Lightning payments to billions of people around the world.
In our conversation, we discussed Indra, Valera’s Lightning node runtime for enabling near-zero cost Lightning nodes, we discussed the concept of connecting cold keys and wearable devices to your Lightning node, and we explored the idea of integrating hardware and software to build better products.
→ Valera: https://valera.co/
→ Indra Tweetstorm: https://twitter.com/617a7a/status/1594696672973570048
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS82: Alex Adelman on Building Lolli, Accelerating Bitcoin Adoption, and the Lightning NetworkAlex Adelman is the CEO & co-founder of Lolli, a Bitcoin-back rewards platform that has helped over 600,000 people stack sats while shopping.
We had a wide-ranging conversation that covered Lolli’s aim to increase Bitcoin adoption, why Lolli has chosen not to integrate the Lightning Network yet, and why Alex believes smart contracts on Bitcoin are a big net positive for the ecosystem.
→ Lolli: https://lolli.com/share/GFQ8CiEhMc
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS81: Bastien Teinturier on ACINQ, Collaborating with LN Implementations, and Lightning AdoptionBastien Teinturier is the VP of Engineering at ACINQ, the team behind the Eclair Lightning implementation and the Phoenix mobile wallet.
We spoke about collaboration and competition between Lightning implementations, the task of building Eclair and Phoenix, as well as a discussion about Lightning business models and Lightning adoption.
→ ACINQ: https://acinq.co/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS80: Austin Mitchell on Building Synota & How Lightning Payments Can Disrupt the Energy IndustryAustin Mitchell is the co-founder and CEO of Synota, a platform providing instant payments for energy generators, distributors, and consumers by leveraging Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.
In our conversation we discussed the complexity of the energy value chain, the risks associated with the cash lags that energy companies are exposed to, and we discussed how Synota’s technology will reduce risks and lower costs across the energy industry.
→ Synota: https://www.synota.io/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS79: Julian Fahrer on Building Apollo, The Price of Information, and the Lightning NetworkJulian Fahrer is the co-founder and CEO of Apollo, a platform for discovering and writing reviews of your favorite products, where quality reviews are rewarded with Bitcoin.
In our conversation we grappled with the ideas that information should be free but time should not, we explored the issues with review platforms today, and we talked about how Lightning Network payments can help Apollo generate higher quality reviews.
→ Apollo: https://heyapollo.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS78: Marco Argentieri on Building Fuji Money Using the Lightning Network & Liquid SidechainMarco Argentieri is the co-founder of Fuji Money, a non-custodial platform for issuing Bitcoin-backed stablecoins and synthetic assets using the Lightning Network and Bitcoin’s Liquid sidechain.
In our conversation we discussed how Fuji works, the concept of over-collateralized lending, and why Fuji is building on Lightning and Liquid.
→ Fuji Money: https://fuji.money/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS77: Sam Wouters on Insights from River's Lightning Nodes, RLS, and the Future of LN PaymentsSam Wouters is a Bitcoin Research Analyst at River, where he has recently put together an in-depth report on River’s Lightning Nodes.
In our conversation we discussed Sam’s findings from studying the payments flowing through River’s node, River’s API service, and the future of payments on the Lightning Network.
→ River’s Lightning Report: https://river.com/learn/files/river-lightning-report.pdf
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS76: Chase Perkins on the Impervious Browser, Decentralized Identifiers, and Digital Self-SovereigntyChase Perkins is the founder of Impervious, a Lightning-powered, P2P internet browser that recently launched their alpha version.
In our conversation we discussed censorship and privacy on the internet today, we explored how Impervious works, the importance of peer-to-peer communication, decentralized identifiers, and the Lightning Network.
→ Impervious: https://www.impervious.ai/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS75: John Light on Validity Rollups on Bitcoin, ZK-proofs, and the Lightning NetworkJohn Light is a Bitcoin researcher who recently published a paper exploring how Validity Rollups might work on Bitcoin.
In our conversation, we first explored what zero-knowledge proofs and rollups are, we discussed the different ways in which rollups could be implemented, the risks and rewards to implementing rollups on Bitcoin, and the ways in which rollups and the Lightning Network could be complementary to each other.
→ Bitcoin Rollups: https://bitcoinrollups.org/
→ Unexpected Tradeoff from Bitcoin Soft Forks: https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2022/07/13/#x-only-workaround
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS74: Johns Beharry on Bitcoin Design, Bolt.Fun, and Accelerating Global Bitcoin AdoptionJohns Beharry is a Bitcoin designer building a platform for Lightning builders called Bolt.Fun.
In our conversation, we explored the importance of design in Bitcoin, the state of the Bitcoin builder ecosystem, and the Legends of Lightning tournament being hosted by Bolt.Fun to get more builders working on Lightning to accelerate global Bitcoin adoption.
→ Bolt.Fun: https://makers.bolt.fun
→ Legends of Lightning: https://makers.bolt.fun/tournaments/1/overview
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS73: James Andrew on Lightning Bridge, Using Lightning as a Payment Rail, Web3, and TaroJames Andrew is the CEO & Technical Director of Global Liquidity, the company building a product called Lightning Bridge to connect apps like Cash App and Strike with crypto over the Lightning Network.
In our discussion, James explained exactly how Lightning Bridge works, why the Lightning Network is the perfect payment rail for currency swaps and transfers, and we discussed Web3, Taro, and more.
→ Lightning Bridge: https://www.lightningbridge.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS72: Vijay Boyapati on The Evolution of Money, Bitcoin's Role as Money, and the Lightning NetworkVijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, and one of the brightest Bitcoiners around.
In our discussion, Vijay explained his thesis on the evolution of money, we explored where Bitcoin is in this four-phase evolution, and specifically covered the role of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
→ The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://www.bullishcaseforbitcoin.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS71: Ry Sterling on IBEX Mercado, New Lightning Use Cases, and Helping El Salvador Adopt BitcoinRy Sterling is the VP of North America at IBEX Mercado. There are two parts to the IBEX business, it is a tool enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin payments, and an infrastructure platform for enabling entirely new Lightning use cases.
In our discussion, Ry explained the vision for IBEX Mercado, we explored a bunch of emerging Lightning use cases, and we discussed the adoption of Bitcoin in El Salvador.
→ IBEX Mercado: https://www.ibexmercado.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS70: Ray Marceau on Building Purse, Integrating Lightning, and Focusing on BitcoinRay Marceau is the CEO of Purse, a marketplace enabling anyone to spend Bitcoin to buy products on Amazon, or sell Amazon gift cards to buy Bitcoin.
In our discussion, Ray explained how the Purse platform works, the ups and downs of their 8-year journey in the Bitcoin space, why Purse decided to integrate Lightning payments this summer, and why they’re considering focusing exclusively on Bitcoin on their platform.
→ Purse: https://app.purse.io?_r=StackSats
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS68: Lyle Pratt on Building Vida, Communicating on Lightning, and Helping Anyone Earn For Their TimeLyle Pratt is the founder and CEO of Vida, a platform for letting anyone monetize their time with paid messages, calls, and livestreams.
In our discussion, Lyle explained how Vida works, the role Lightning payments might play across social media, his experience building on Lightning to date, and how Vida could help more people earn more Bitcoin.
→ Vida: https://vida.page/?ref=kr
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS67: Egge on Lightning Network Advertising and the Creator Economy on a Bitcoin StandardEgge is the co-founder of Starbackr and an advertising industry veteran who has fallen down the Bitcoin and Lightning rabbit hole.
Egge explained how the world of advertising works, how Lightning could offer improvements for advertisers and consumers, and how the creator economy might evolve on a Bitcoin standard.
→ Starbackr: https://starbackr.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS66: Danny Diekroeger on Cash App, LDK, and Operating the Deezy LN NodeDanny Diekroeger is a Bitcoin software engineer at Cash App, and the operator of one of the world’s largest Lightning nodes.
In our conversation, Danny explained how Cash App thinks about building Bitcoin and Lightning features, and the challenges of operating a Bitcoin business at scale. we also discussed Spiral’s Lightning Development Kit and Danny’s strategy for becoming a top Lightning node operator.
→ Deezy Node: https://deezy.io/
→ Danny Diekroeger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannydiekroeger
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS65: Fiatjaf on LNURL, Nostr, LNTXBot, Pancho, P2P Apps, Value 4 Value, and MoreFiatjaf is a pseudonymous programmer who has worked on a handful of really impactful projects in and adjacent to the Lightning Network ecosystem.
In our discussion, we discussed the work Fiatjaf has done on LNURL, LNTXBot, Nostr, and Pancho, as well as the P2P internet movement and the concept of Value 4 Value.
→ Fiatjaf’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiatjaf
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS64: Joe Consorti on the Time Value of the Lightning Network, Lightning Banks, and TaroJoe Consorti is a Bitcoin market analyst who recently wrote a great article called The Time Value of the Lightning Network.
In our discussion, we got into the time value of money and how it applies to the Lightning Network, we discussed Lightning banks, and we explored the idea of generating yield on Lightning today, and using things like Taro in the future.
→ The Time Value of the Lightning Network: https://thebitcoinlayer.substack.com/p/the-time-value-of-lightning-network
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS63: Christopher David on Arcade City, Decentralized Ride Sharing, and Building on LightningChristopher David is the CEO and Founder of Arcade City, a peer-to-peer platform that aims to decentralize ride-sharing and enable a circular Bitcoin economy.
In our talk, we spoke about Arcade City’s vision, the issues facing gig economy workers, and why Arcade City decided use Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr to bring their platform to life.
→ Arcade City: https://arcade.city/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS62: John on Building Zaprite, Getting Paid in Bitcoin, and Accounting on a Bitcoin StandardJohn is the CEO and Founder of Zaprite, an invoicing platform that helps anyone get paid in Bitcoin.
In our talk, we spoke about how Zaprite’s product works, the challenges keeping people from getting paid in Bitcoin, and the things people really care about when accepting payments: fees, speed, and stability.
→ Zaprite: https://zaprite.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS61: Nicolas Burtey on Stablesats, Galoy, Bitcoin Banks, and El Salvador's Bitcoin AdoptionNicolas Burtey is the CEO and co-founder of Galoy, an open source banking platform helping communities of any size adopt Bitcoin.
In our talk, we spoke about Galoy’s latest release called Stablesats, we talked about the future of stablecoins and Bitcoin banks, and Nicolas shared some updates on the latest in El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption.
→ Galoy: https://galoy.io/
→ Adopting Bitcoin Conference: https://adoptingbitcoin.org/2022/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS60: Randy Naar on the Liquid Sidechain, Blockstream, Issuing Assets & MoreRandy Naar is a software engineer at Blockstream, working on getting assets on the Liquid side chain.
In our talk, we spoke about what Liquid is, how it works, Liquid Network usage today, and the applications that asset issuers might want to use Liquid for in the future.
→ Liquid: https://blockstream.com/liquid/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS59: Paolo Ardoino & Mathias Buus on Holepunch, Keet, Building P2P Apps, and Lightning AdoptionPaolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus are the co-founders of Holepunch, a fully encrypted platform for building peer-to-peer applications. Matthias is the CEO, who has been building P2P products for a decade, and Paolo is CSO, along with being the CTO at Tether.
In our talk, we spoke about what Holepunch is and how it works, how P2P apps can eliminate the costs and risks of relying on cloud data storage, we explored the apps developers could build on top of Holepunch, and the ways they could monetize their apps with Bitcoin or stablecoins on Lightning.2022-07-261h 39
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS58: Alan Plus on Building LN+, Getting Liquidity, and Lightning Network AdoptionAlan Plus is the founder and CEO of Lightning Network+, a marketplace for getting inbound and outbound liquidity by participating in channel swaps.
In our talk, Alan and I spoke about why he built LN+, how the platform works, and their business model, competition, and network effects on Lightning more broadly.
→ LN+: https://lightningnetwork.plus/
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The Swiss Road To CryptoHow to earn sats on Lightning - Kevin RookeToday I speak to Kevin Rooke. He studies the Lightning network. We discuss how big the network already is, the new business models it will enable, how easy it will be for most people to earn sats and much more. A very enlightening episode indeed.Time stamps04:51 How Kevin discovered bitcoin07:29 New business models22:11 Cash app vs organic wallets27:02 Medium article34:52 5-10% payments lost37:25 Stable coins43:20 Lightning and privacy45:37 Centralisation48:11 Liquidity on Lightning is centralizing50:13 What you have learned from yo...2022-07-191h 00
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS57: Christian Decker on Blockstream, Greenlight, Lightning Scalability, and MoreChristian Decker is a researcher at Blockstream who has been involved in Bitcoin since 2009, and even did his Ph.D dissertation on Bitcoin.
In our talk, Christian and I spoke about Blockstream and their Lightning project called Greenlight, we discussed Lightning scalability, and we even got into things like channel factories, liquidity ads, peerswap, and more.
→ Blockstream: https://blockstream.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS56: Gigi on Internet Business Models, Value 4 Value, and Freedom in an Information AgeGigi is a pseudonymous Bitcoin developer and author and is full of compelling ideas about Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
In our talk, Gigi explained how ad-funded business models on the internet are broken, how value for value can offer a solution, and his views on paywalls, micro-payments, and freedom in the information age.
→ Gigi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dergigi
→ The Freedom of Value: https://dergigi.com/2021/12/30/the-freedom-of-value/
→ Human B | Bitcoin Documentary: https://vimeo.com/658711759
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS55: Udi Wertheimer on Bitcoin, The Lightning Network, Stablecoins, and MoreUdi Wertheimer is a developer by trade, and one of the most thought-provoking and controversial figures on Bitcoin Twitter. We’ve had a few back-and-forths on Lightning adoption on Twitter, so I wanted to do a full episode.
In our talk, Udi explained his views on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, the value of stablecoins, as well as the Metaverse, Web3, Web5, and tribalism in crypto.
→ Udi’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/udiWertheimer
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS54: William Casarin on Lightning as a Communications Layer for Bitcoin, LNLink, Nostr, and DamusWilliam Casarin is a Bitcoin and Lightning developer working on a new project called Damus, built on the Nostr protocol.
We had a technical discussion where William explained why he sees the Lightning Network as a communications layer for the Bitcoin economy, the ways the internet may evolve over time, and William’s work on LNLink, Nostr, and Damus.
→ Damus: https://damus.io/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS53: Max Webster on Hivemind Ventures, Exponential Curves, and Lightning Network OpportunitiesMax Webster is the founder of Hivemind Ventures, an early stage fund investing in Bitcoin startups building on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, Max explained why he’s investing in Lightning Network startups today, we explored the business opportunities for Lightning nodes, liquidity marketplaces, and emerging payment apps, and we got into startup valuations, identifying strong founders, and finding product-market fit in the Lightning ecosystem.
→ Hivemind Ventures: https://hivemind.vc/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS52: Jared Nusinoff on Building Mash and Helping Creators Earn More on the Lightning NetworkJared Nusinoff is the founder and CEO of Mash, a Lightning powered platform helping anyone on the internet earn more for the content they create.
In our conversation, Jared explained how Mash works, how independent creators can benefit from Mash in the same way independent retailers benefit from Shopify or Etsy, and the ways the internet will change when native payments are ubiquitous.
→ Mash: https://www.getmash.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS51: Roy Sheinfeld on Building Breez, Streaming Sats, & LN AdoptionRoy Sheinfeld is the co-founder and CEO of Breez, a self-custodial platform for streaming sats to podcasters, accepting payments as a merchant, and sending Bitcoin all on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, Roy shared insight into Breez adoption and the types of users on the app, and we explored the business of supplying liquidity on the Lightning Network.
→ Breez: https://breez.technology/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS50: Alex Leishman on Building River, Taro Use Cases, and Earning Yield on the Lightning NetworkAlex Leishman is the founder and CEO of River, a platform for buying Bitcoin that also happens to be one of the largest players on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, Alex explained why River launched their Lightning integration way back in 2019, we explored some of the new use cases Taro could unlock on Lightning, and examined the risk-reward tradeoffs of earning yield on Lightning vs. other forms of yield.
→ River: https://river.com/
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS49: Paul Itoi on Stakwork, Sphinx Chat, Earning Bitcoin, and AI vs. HumansPaul Itoi has built two of the most popular Lightning applications to date, Sphinx Chat and Stakwork. These platforms already enable people to chat and earn over the Lightning Network, and Paul’s vision for where these platforms will go next is incredible.
In our wide-ranging conversation, Paul and I discussed the concept of earning Bitcoin, how AIs and humans can work together to truly build a world computer, and how decentralized knowledge graphs can help people learn faster than ever.
→ Sphinx: https://sphinx.chat/
→ Stakwork: https://stakwork.ai/
Sponsors
→ Vo...2022-06-011h 13
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS48: Michael Levin on Lightning Labs, Bitcoin & Lightning Adoption, and TaroMichael Levin is a Product Manager at Lightning Labs, a company building tools to bring Bitcoin to billions.
In our conversation, Michael and I discussed the dual adoption curves of Bitcoin, we explored the entire suite of Lightning Labs products, and we discussed Taro and the future of the Lightning Network.
→ Lightning Labs: https://lightning.engineering/
→ The Dual Adoption Curves of Bitcoin (Part 1): https://michael-levin.medium.com/part-1-the-dual-adoption-curves-of-bitcoin-2ffafbc5d5e7
→ The Dual Adoption Curves of Bitcoin (Part 2): https://michael-levin.medium.com/part-2-lightning-network-bitcoins-crossing-the-chasm-superpower-7fe4fd4702dc
Sponsors
...2022-05-281h 42
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS47: Henrik Skogstrøm on LN Capital and Operating a Successful Lightning Network Routing NodeHenrik Skogstrøm is the founder of LN Capital, a company building capital management software for routing nodes.
In our conversation, Henrik and I discussed LN Capital’s first product Torq, the challenges routing operators face today, the addressable market for Lightning Network payments, and the skill and capital requirements for being a successful Lightning node operator.
→ LN Capital: https://ln.capital/
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show, I answer an...2022-05-261h 11
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS46: Rene Pickhardt on Multi-Part Payments, Zero Base Fee, and Lightning Network LimitationsRene Pickhardt is an independent researcher working on improving payments on the Lightning Network.
In our talk, Rene explained his experience doing independent Bitcoin research, how multi-part payments and zero base fees can improve Lightning payments, and some of the limitations of the Lightning Network today.
→ Rene’s Website: https://ln.rene-pickhardt.de/
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show, I answer any questions listeners send in over the Lightning Network...2022-05-181h 23
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS45: Daniel Buchner on Building Decentralized Identity at BlockDaniel Buchner is the Head of Decentralized Identity at Block, the company formerly known as Square.
In our talk, Daniel helped me understand the concept of identity, why and how identity can be decentralized, and how having self-sovereignty over your identity can change the relationships and the power dynamics between users and the apps we use today.
→ TBD: https://tbd.website/
→ DIF: https://identity.foundation/
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of e...2022-05-111h 23
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS44: Tom Chojnacki on Satsback & Lightning Powered Loyalty RewardsTom Chojnacki is the founder of Satsback, a platform that helps you save in bitcoin whenever you shop online.
In our conversation, Tom and I discussed the concept of Sats back rewards, why consumers love Bitcoin as a form of loyalty points, and the addressable market for retail and e-commerce rewards.
→Satsback: https://satsback.com/
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show, I answer any questions listeners send in over the Li...2022-05-071h 03
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS43: Sam Walker on Reacher and Solving Email Spam with Lightning PaymentsSam Walker is a Senior Software Engineer at Strike, and the creator of a new app called Reacher that aims to solve email spam with Lightning payments.
In our conversation, Sam and I discussed exactly how Reacher works, how Lightning can eliminate spam all over the internet, and some of the new business models that may emerge on a Lightning-powered internet.
→ Reacher: https://www.reacher.me/
Today’s show is sponsored by Voltage and ZEBEDEE.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https...2022-05-051h 16
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS42: Julie Landrum on OpenNode, Payment Processing Fees, and Network EffectsJulie Landrum leads International Strategy & Growth for OpenNode, a Bitcoin payment processor built on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, Julie and I discussed the addressable market for Bitcoin payments, the hidden fees traditional payment processors charge, and the challenge of overcoming the network effect of fiat payment systems.
→ OpenNode: https://www.opennode.com/
Today’s show is sponsored by Voltage and ZEBEDEE.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show in the Ligh...2022-04-301h 25
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS41: Lyn Alden on the Lightning Network, Stablecoins, and Bitcoin AdoptionLyn Alden is an investor and analyst who needs no introduction on this show.
In our conversation, Lyn and I discussed her interest in Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, liquidity as a network effect, the impact of stablecoins on Lightning, nation-state Bitcoin adoption, and much more.
→ Lyn Alden: https://www.lynalden.com/
Today’s show is sponsored by Voltage and ZEBEDEE.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show in the Lightning Round, I answer a...2022-04-291h 25
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS40: Zero Fee Routing on Running One of the World's Top Lightning Routing NodesZero Fee Routing is the pseudonymous operator of one of the world’s largest Lightning Network routing nodes.
As the name implies, Zero Fee Routing doesn’t charge fees to route payments, and as a result has become a major hub of Lightning connectivity, routing over 10 BTC of payment volume per day.
In our conversation, we discussed their strategy of selling liquidity and routing for free, their decision to move their node from LND to Core Lightning, and the future earning prospects for routing nodes on the network.
→ Zero Fee Routing Node: https://amboss...2022-04-231h 11
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS39: Dennis Reimann on BTCPay Server, Lightning Merchants, & Value 4 ValueDennis Reimann is a programmer at BTCPay Server, a self-hosted, open-source Bitcoin payment processor.
In our conversation, we discussed how BTCPay Server works and the plug-ins that will be built on top of it, the benefits and drawbacks of Lightning for merchants, and value 4 value as a business model.
→ BTCPay Server: https://btcpayserver.org/
Today’s show is sponsored by Voltage and ZEBEDEE.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of every show in the Ligh...2022-04-201h 12
Talkenized - The #1 Web 3.0 PodcastHow The Lightning Network Revolutionizes The Payment Sector | Episode #007 with Kevin RookeIn our seventh episode, we talked with Kevin Rooke, who is an expert in the Lightning space and the Host of the Kevin Rooke Show - A Lightning Podcast, about the impact of the Lightning Network on the payment sector.
Kevin also shared how everyone can profit using the Lightning Network and how new business opportunities evolve. Furthermore, he shared his perspective on the adoption of the Lightning Network and how to find young innovative projects to invest in.
Make sure to listen until the end, because Kevin gives some amazing advice on how to...2022-04-191h 05
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS38: John Cantrell on Building Sensei, Lightning Node Implementations, and Emerging Lightning Use CasesJohn Cantrell is the pseudonymous creator of Sensei, a lightning node implementation focused on making Bitcoin accessible to the entire world.
In our conversation, we discussed exactly what Sensei is, Sensei’s relationship to Spiral’s BDK and LDK, the broader Lightning implementation landscape, and emerging payments use cases that could be built on Lightning.
→ Sensei: https://l2.technology/sensei
Today’s show is sponsored by Voltage and ZEBEDEE.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zbd.gg/
At the end of e...2022-04-171h 17
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS37: Mempool Co-Founder Simon on Open Source Bitcoin Projects, Lightning, Liquid, Bisq, & Bitcoin's MempoolSimon is the co-founder of the Mempool Open Source project, an explorer for monitoring Bitcoin transactions, mempool congestion, network fees, and more.
In our conversation, we discussed the value of building Mempool as an open-source, self-hosted project, the Liquid Network’s role as a side chain on Bitcoin, peer-to-peer exchanges like Bisq, and the debate around Bitcoin’s transaction fee sustainability.
→ Mempool: https://mempool.space/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, the industry standard in Lightning Network infrastructure.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
2022-04-151h 01
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS36: Stelios Rammos on Building Geyser and Crowdfunding on the Lightning NetworkStelios Rammos is the co-founder of Geyser, a Bitcoin crowdfunding platform built on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, we discussed the pros and cons of fiat crowdfunding platforms, the ways Lightning can improve accessibility for fundraisers, as well as stablecoins, censorship resistance, and the Geyser roadmap.
→ Geyser: https://geyser.fund/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, the industry standard in Lightning Network infrastructure.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code KEVINROOKE to get 50% off your first month's Lightning node
...2022-04-121h 18
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS35: Lisa Neigut on Blockstream's Core Lightning, The Differences Between LN Implementations, and Base58Lisa Neigut is a member of Blockstream’s Lightning team, and the co-founder of Base58, branded as the world’s best Bitcoin education company.
Lisa and I discussed her work at Blockstream, the differences between Lightning implementations, as well as centralization risks and educating Bitcoin developers at Base58.
→ Core Lightning: https://blockstream.com/lightning/
→ Base58: https://www.base58.info/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, the industry standard in Lightning Network infrastructure.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code KEVINRO...2022-04-081h 21
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS34: Cory Klippsten on Building Swan Bitcoin, Angel Investing, and the Lightning NetworkCory Klippsten is the co-founder of Swan Bitcoin, as well as a Bitcoin angel investor and educator.
Cory and I had a wide-ranging conversation, starting with Cory’s work at Swan, and then getting into the Lightning work Cory is doing, startup investing, the macro-economic picture, educating Bitcoiners, and more.
→ Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/
→ The Bitcoin Canon: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, the industry standard in Lightning Network infrastructure.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign...2022-04-0658 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS33: Pierre Rochard on Kraken's Lightning Integration, Other Exchanges Supporting Lightning, and Lightning PredictionsPierre Rochard is a Bitcoin advocate, entrepreneur, and a Product Manager at Kraken, where he played a key role in launching Kraken’s Lightning Network integration.
Pierre and I discussed exactly how Kraken’s Lightning integration was launched, the trade-offs that exchanges face when considering integrating with the Lightning Network, and a wide array of Lightning Network predictions.
→ Kraken: https://www.kraken.com/
→ Kraken’s Lightning Node: https://amboss.space/node/02f1a8c87607f415c8f22c00593002775941dea48869ce23096af27b0cfdcc0b69
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, the indust...2022-04-031h 22
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS32: Anders Helseth on the State of the Lightning NetworkAnders Helseth is a senior analyst at Arcane Research, and helped create their State of The Lightning Network report.
Anders and I discussed the Lightning Network metrics covered in his report, the pace of innovation in Lightning since the report was published, and potential catalysts that could spur on further Lightning adoption.
→ Arcane Research: https://www.research.arcane.no/
→ The State of Lightning Report: https://www.research.arcane.no/the-state-of-lightning
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage...2022-03-251h 16
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS31: Abubakar Nur Khalil on the ₿ Trust and Lightning Innovation in AfricaAbubakar Nur Khalil is the CEO at Recursive Capital, a ₿ Trust board member, and a co-founder at Qala.
Abubakar and I discussed his role in overseeing Jack Dorsey and Jay Z’s ₿ Trust, Bitcoin and Lightning adoption in Nigeria and Africa more broadly, investing in African Lightning startups through his work at Recursive, and educating the next generation of Bitcoin developers.
→ Recursive Capital: https://rcrsv.xyz
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=You...2022-03-201h 19
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS30: Bryan Solstin on Making Bitcoin Legal Tender In AmericaBryan Solstin is a US Senate Candidate with a campaign focused on making Bitcoin legal tender in America.
Bryan and I discussed the steps required to make Bitcoin legal tender, Bitcoin’s effect on the US political landscape today, how the Lightning Network will fulfill Bitcoin’s ability to be a medium of exchange, and the second-order effects of America on a fiat vs. Bitcoin standard.
→ Bryan Solstin: https://solstin.org/
→ Bryan’s 22 Bitcoin Use Cases: https://zenimal.xyz/use-cases
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questio...2022-03-191h 19
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS29: Brian Murray on Craft Ventures, Investing in Bitcoin Companies, and the Impact of the Lightning NetworkBrian Murray is a partner and the COO at Craft Ventures, a VC firm dedicated to finding the next generation of world-changing companies.
Brian shared a fascinating perspective on Bitcoin, Lightning, startup investing, and the ways in which the Lightning Network will be impactful to different sets of people all over the world. I learned a ton from this conversation, and I know you will too.
→ Craft Ventures: https://www.craftventures.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://volt...2022-03-171h 23
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS28: Michael Bumann & Moritz Kaminski on Building Alby, Improving Lightning Payments, and Value 4 ValueMichael Bumann and Moritz Kaminski are the co-founders of Alby, a Chrome extension that enables anyone to send Bitcoin over the Lightning Network directly from their browser.
Michael, Moritz, and I spoke about exactly how Alby works, the similarities and differences between Alby and Metamask, why Alby chose to build on WebLN and LNURL, as well as a wide-ranging discussion covering identity, value for value, and interesting new Lightning applications.
→ Alby: https://getalby.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Volt...2022-03-151h 17
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS27: Ken Kruger on Building Moon & Enabling Anyone To Spend Bitcoin AnywhereKen Kruger is the CEO and Founder of Moon, a company making it easy for anyone to spend their Bitcoin anywhere online.
Ken and I spoke about exactly how Moon enables this functionality, Moon’s partnership with VISA, the challenge for traditional payment platforms to innovate on Lightning, as well as a wide-ranging discussion covering privacy, censorship, and emerging Lightning applications.
→ Moon: https://paywithmoon.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtub...2022-03-111h 17
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS26: Justin Rezvani on Building Zion, Social Media on Lightning, Value 4 Value, and Lightning AdoptionJustin Rezvani is the CEO of Zion, a Bitcoin company re-imagining social media on the Lightning Network.
Justin and I spoke about how Zion differs from traditional social media apps, the importance of peer-to-peer communication and value transfer, how Value 4 Value changes people’s behavior, and Zion’s business model and adoption metrics to date.
→ Zion: https://www.getzion.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use...2022-03-081h 10
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS25: Oleg Mikhalsky on Fulgur Ventures, Investing in Lightning Companies, and Lightning AdoptionOleg Mikhalsky is a Partner at Fulgur Ventures, a VC firm focused on investing in Bitcoin and Lightning Network companies.
Oleg and I spoke about why Fulgur is so excited about the Lightning Network, new business models enabled by Lightning, attracting founders to build on Lightning, valuations in the Lightning startup ecosystem, and the different types of adoption the Lightning Network is seeing today.
→ Fulgur Ventures: https://fulgur.ventures/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_sour...2022-03-051h 22
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS24: Chris Stewart on Suredbits, Oracles, DLCs, and Building Financial Markets on BitcoinChris Stewart is the founder of Suredbits, a company focused on building financial applications and markets directly on the Bitcoin protocol.
Chris and I spoke about Bitcoin’s smart contract limitations today, the ways in which DLCs could enable new applications for Bitcoin, how DLCs, CFDs, and Oracles work, and the future applications of Bitcoin smart contracts that Chris is excited about.
→ Suredbits: https://suredbits.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium...2022-03-031h 26
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS23: Adam Curry on Podcasting 2.0, Value 4 Value, The Fall of Legacy Institutions, and the Lightning NetworkAdam Curry is one of the pioneers of podcasting, and is playing an integral role in advancing the Podcasting 2.0 movement, and the Value 4 Value business model.
Adam and I spoke about his background in broadcasting, the ways in which the podcast industry has evolved, his work on the Podcast Index, the value of earning and engaging directly with your audience, and the new features being built into modern podcasting apps today.
→ Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network....2022-02-281h 58
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS22: Alyse Killeen on Building Stillmark, Investing in Bitcoin Companies, and Emerging Lightning Network ApplicationsAlyse Killeen is the Founding Partner at Stillmark, a Bitcoin focused VC firm.
Alyse and I spoke about her focus on investing in Bitcoin companies, the things Alyse looks for in founders and startup pitches, and the particular segments of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network she is most excited about in 2022.
→ Stillmark: https://www.stillmark.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code KEVINROOKE to get 50% o...2022-02-221h 28
The Your Life! Your Terms! ShowKevin Rooke - The Lightning Network, Open Vs. Closed Systems & The Future Of Finance Is NowKevin Rooke joins us on this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show to discuss the Lightning Network. There is a huge development unfolding in monetary systems and the Lightning Network is likely going to become more and more important. This is an important trend that we feel all of us should be paying attention to. We discuss open vs. closed systems, how the Lightning Network works, apps that are using it today and how you can send just a small portion of a Bitcoin (a "satoshi" or "sat") to anyone around the world instantly and with final settlement...2022-02-181h 13
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS21: Hussein Badakhchani on Noah, Earning and Saving Money, and the Lightning NetworkHussein Badakhchani is the CTO at Noah, a Bitcoin company building what they believe is the money app of the future.
Hussein and I spoke about the new products Noah is building, the different mechanics that help people earn, save, spend, and pay money on Noah, and the future of payments on the Lightning Network.
→ Noah: https://noah.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use co...2022-02-161h 11
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS20: Jesse Shrader on Amboss, Data Analytics for Lightning Nodes, & Lightning as a Social NetworkJesse Shrader is the co-founder of Amboss, a Lightning Network explorer and data analytics tool.
Jesse and I spoke about Amboss role in helping node operators make better routing decisions, the ways Amboss can build a competitive moat when Lightning data is publicly available, the future of node operations on Lightning, as well as a discussion on Lightning messaging and other applications Jesse finds exciting.
→ Amboss: https://amboss.space/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kev...2022-02-111h 11
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS19: André Neves on ZEBEDEE, the Metaverse, LNURL, Lightning Addresses, and BOLT12André Neves is the co-founder and CTO of ZEBEDEE, a Lightning Network company focused on powering real economies in virtual worlds.
André and I spoke about ZEBEDEE’s role in the metaverse, the ways Bitcoin can be integrated into games to change incentives, the history of LNURL and its use cases, as well as a discussion on Lightning Addresses and BOLTs.
→ ZEBEDEE: https://zebedee.io/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code KEVINROOKE to get 50% off your...2022-02-081h 36
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS18: Keagan McClelland on Start9, Personal Servers, and the Future of Sovereign ComputingKeagan McClelland is the co-founder of Start9 Labs, where his team is ushering in the age of sovereign computing with their personal servers.
Keagan and I spoke about the distinction between Bitcoin/Lightning nodes and personal servers, the challenges of getting app developers and users to adopt personal servers, the growth of the Lightning Network, and the new technologies Keagan is most excited about.
→ Start9 Labs: https://start9.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://vo...2022-02-051h 10
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS17: Keyan Kousha on Stacker News, Earning Bitcoin for Curating Content, & Decentralized Social MediaKeyan Kousha is the founder of Stacker News, a Bitcoin forum that pays users for sharing great content using the Lightning Network.
Keyan and I spoke about the issues plaguing social media platforms, how the Lightning Network can incentivize better online communities and conversations, the growth of Stacker News so far, and the new features Stacker News is working on.
→ Stacker News: https://stacker.news/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kev...2022-02-021h 15
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS16: Jack Everitt on Building THNDR Games, Designing Bitcoin Games, and the Constrains Limiting Lightning AdoptionJack Everitt is the founder of THNDR Games, a game studio that leverages Bitcoin's Lightning Network.
Jack and I spoke about how to design the right incentives in Bitcoin games, the growth of THNDR Games, the constraints limiting Lightning adoption, and much more.
→ THNDR Games: https://www.thndr.gg/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code KEVINROOKE to get 50% off your first...2022-02-011h 02
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS15: Danny Scott and Zakk on CoinCorner, Lightning Merchants, and CoinCorner's New Lightning CardDanny Scott is the CEO of CoinCorner, and Zakk is their Technical Lead working on Lightning.
Danny, Zakk, and I spoke about how CoinCorner merchants are using Lightning today, CoinCorner's new Lightning card, as well as the various Lightning payment standards and UX challenges that still need to be solved.
→ CoinCorner: https://www.coincorner.com/
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
→ Use code K...2022-01-291h 21
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS14: Alex Gladstein on How Bitcoin Improves Freedom, Stablecoins, and Improving the Lightning NetworkAlex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, where he has worked since 2007.
Alex and I spoke about how Bitcoin improves financial freedom, how Lightning extends Bitcoin’s functionality, and the ways in which Lightning still needs to improve for journalists, dissidents, and citizens under authoritarian rule.
→ The Human Rights Foundation: https://hrf.org
The Lightning Round is sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
...2022-01-2548 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.3 - Guests Steve Lappas, Justin Moore and Kevin WillardNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2022, its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The third episode of the season welcomes former Villanova head coach and current CBS basketball analyst Steve Lappas, Villanova junior guard Justin Moore and Seton Hall head coach Kevin WillardTWITBE welcomes Villanova guard Justin Moore in the BIG EAST Spotlight, as the preseason favorite Wildcats near the top of the BIG EAST with a 6-2 conference mark. He ranks seventh in the conference and second on the te...2022-01-2144 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS13: Graham Krizek on Voltage, Improving Lightning Node Management, and the Future of the Lightning NetworkGraham Krizek is the CEO and founder of Voltage, the premier provider of Bitcoin and Lightning node infrastructure.
Graham and I spoke about how Voltage is improving Lightning node management, solving challenges for Lightning builders today, and the future of the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=1mo
This episode also features The Lightning Round sponsored by Voltage, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
→ Voltage: https://voltage.cloud?utm_source=kevinrooke&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_camp...2022-01-201h 07
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS12: Chris Tramount on Scarce City, Bitcoin Collectibles vs. NFTs, and Monetizing Internet MemesChris Tramount is the CEO of Scarce City, a Bitcoin marketplace for buying digital and physical art and collectibles on the Lightning Network.
Chris and I spoke about how Scarce City uses the Lightning Network for collateral payments, Bitcoin collectibles (called 'Rares') vs. NFTs on other chains, the history of Rare Pepes, and monetizing internet memes.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can ask me or my future guests questions over the Lightning Network.
At the end of every show I answer any questions you send in, and announce my...2022-01-141h 05
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS11: Daniel Berezovsky on sMiles and Earning Bitcoin for Walking, Gaming, and ShoppingDaniel Berezovsky is the co-founder of sMiles, which is one of the easiest ways for anyone to earn Bitcoin on the Lightning Network.
Daniel and I spoke about how Lightning will affect industries from gaming to healthcare to retail, the issues holding back Lightning adoption today, and the new features sMiles is building to make earning Bitcoin easier and more enjoyable.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can ask me any of your most pressing questions directly over the Lightning Network.
At the end of every show I answer all...2022-01-1153 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS10: Sergej Kotliar on Bitrefill, El Salvador's Circular Bitcoin Economy, and Lightning Network NodesSergej Kotliar is the co-founder of Bitrefill, one of the most important Bitcoin and Lightning Network businesses in the world.
Sergej and I spoke about how people are using Bitrefill today to live off their Bitcoin, how they manage their Lightning Network nodes, and the new features Bitrefill is building in El Salvador to kickstart a circular Bitcoin economy.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can ask me any of your most pressing questions directly over the Lightning Network.
At the end of every show I answer all the questions...2022-01-051h 03
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS9: Boltz Co-Founder on Lightning Exchanges, Lightning Network Activity, and the Future of the Lightning NetworkMichael is the pseudonymous co-founder of Boltz, a non-custodial Lightning exchange and Lightning service provider.
Michael and I spoke about how he built Boltz, estimating Lightning Network activity and payment volumes, and the applications he is excited about in the Lightning ecosystem.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can support the show and ask me any questions directly over the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store and load your wallet with a few sats.
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The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS8: John Carvalho on Synonym, Tokens on the Lightning Network, and the Future of Web3John Carvalho is the CEO of Synonym, a Bitcoin-only company that has been building in stealth mode for almost two years.
John and I spoke about the projects Synonym is working on, enabling tokens on the Lightning Network, and how Web3 can be built without any blockchains or tokens at all.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can ask me your questions directly over the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store and load your wallet with...2021-12-261h 20
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS7: Chris Hunter on Galoy's Bitcoin Beach Wallet, Lightning Adoption in El Salvador, and Banking-as-a-ServiceChris Hunter is the co-founder of Galoy, the company behind the Bitcoin Beach Wallet in El Salvador.
Chris and I spoke about how the Bitcoin Beach project developed, the shifting sentiment around the Lightning Network in El Salvador over time, and how Galoy’s Banking-as-a-Service business model could help onboard different forms of communities, companies, and countries to Bitcoin.
Got a question? You can ask any questions to me directly over the Lightning Network, and I'll answer them at the end of every show in the Lightning Round.
To send a direct message an...2021-12-2257 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS6: The Lightning Network's Next Big Use CaseIn November, I wrote an article about why I think podcasting will be the next big use case for the Lightning Network, and this is the audio version for those who prefer listening to podcasts over reading long articles.
In the time since I wrote the article, over 500 podcasters have enabled Lightning tips on their shows, bringing the total number of lightning podcasters to just under 3,400 today.
Anecdotally, I can also say that there are a number of really cool developments in the Lightning podcasting space that will help grow the number of podcasters and...2021-12-2125 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS5: Shone Anstey on Buying Bitcoin as a Public Company, Earning Yield, and the Lightning NetworkShone Anstey is the CEO of LQwD, the world's first public Lightning Network company.
Shone and I spoke about LQwD's Bitcoin accumulation strategy, the ways Lightning service providers can earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings, and how the Lightning Network might evolve over time.
This episode also features the Lightning Round, where you can ask me your questions directly over the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store and load your wallet with a few sats.
Fountain: https://w...2021-12-1048 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS4: Bernard Parah on Bitcoin in Africa, Payrolls on Lightning, and African EntrepreneursBernard Parah is the CEO of Bitnob, a Nigerian Bitcoin business with a Lightning Network integration.
Bernard and I spoke about the payments and savings landscape in Nigeria, the ways Bitcoin can empower Africans to push back against fees and restrictions levied by fiat payment processors, and how remote work and Bitcoin are enabling a new generation of African entrepreneurs.
This episode also features my new segment called the Lightning Round, where you can ask me your questions directly over the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip, download Fountain...2021-12-0757 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS3: Romain Rouphael on LNMarkets, El Salvador, and Lightning Network AdoptionLNMarkets is a Lightning Network derivatives exchange, with over $300M in trading volume since their launch in March 2020.
Last week I spoke with LNMarkets co-founder Romain Rouphael about derivatives, the growth of the Lightning Network, his experience using Lightning in El Salvador, and much more.
This episode also features my new segment called the Lightning Round, where you can ask me your questions directly over the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip for this episode, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store and load your wallet...2021-12-0153 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS2: Nathan Jessop on Kollider, Derivatives, and the Lightning NetworkDerivatives trading is faster than ever on the Lightning Network.
Last week I spoke with Kollider co-founder Nathan Jessop about the next era of derivatives trading, the importance of building on the Lightning Network, and the ways instant settlement may change the behavior of traders.
I’m also starting a new podcast segment called the Lightning Round, where you can ask me any question you want as a message on the Lightning Network.
To send a direct message and/or tip this episode, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store an...2021-11-2545 min
The Kevin Rooke ShowTLS1: Oscar Merry on Fountain, The Lightning Network, and Podcasting 2.0Podcasting 2.0 is here, and Fountain is leading the charge. I spoke with Fountain co-founder Oscar Merry about the next era of podcasting, the importance of Lightning Network payments, and the impact Podcasting 2.0 could have on creators, podcasting apps, and the overall media landscape.
To send direct messages and tips on this podcast, download Fountain from the iOS or Google Play App Store and load your wallet with a few sats.2021-10-2843 min
The Pomp Podcast#625 Overview of the Lightning Network with Kevin RookeKevin Rooke is a technology investor. He recently wrote a great analysis of the Lightning Network, which is what we discuss today.
You can read it here: https://www.kevinrooke.blog/the-lightning-network-is-bigger-than-you-think/
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This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 6.6 – Guests: Kevin Willard, Lawrence Moten and Steve Lappas*** Keep TWITBE No. 1! Make sure to rate and review. *** This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) hosts John and Kevin welcome guests Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, former Syracuse guard Lawrence Moten and CBS Sports Network college basketball analyst Steve Lappas. The BIGE EAST Spotlight shines on Willard, head coach of the league-leading Seton Hall Pirates. Seton Hall has a deep roster that includes a national Player of the Year candidate, a point guard who is tough as nails, a dominating center that protects the rim like few others can, and a versatile enough b...2020-02-1543 min
Championship Vision Basketball PodcastEpisode 44: Coach Max Rooke- Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach Pepperdine University
Max Rooke has enjoyed four highly successful seasons as the associate head coach of the Pepperdine women's soccer program. The 2018 season will be his fifth with the Waves.
Since coming to Pepperdine prior to the 2014 season, he has been a part of three NCAA Tournament teams (2014 Sweet 16 and 2016 and 2017 second rounds) and two WCC titles (2016 and 2017). He’s been part of a staff that’s earned United Soccer Coaches West Region Coaching Staff of the Year honors in both 2016 and 2017.
Rooke joined the Waves' staff after serving as an assistant coach at bot...2019-03-271h 19
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 5.3 – Guests: Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron LarkinSeton Hall head coach Kevin Willard is in the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight this week as hosts John Rooke and Kevin McNamara get his take on the difficult task of balancing the development of young players with winning in the BIG EAST. The Pirates have some notable non-conference wins this season over No. 9 Kentucky and on the road at Maryland, while retooling their previously veteran-heavy roster. Guard play is the topic this week for the BIG EAST Focus and National Perspective. The Focus narrows in on Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron Larkin...2019-01-2647 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 4.6 – Featuring Guests: Seton Hall Head Coach Kevin Willard, Former Villanova Head Coach Steve Lappas, CBS Sports Network College Basketball Insider Jon RothsteinWith less than a month to go in the @BIGEASTmbb season, the only known is – this league is strong and unpredictable. #TWITBE hosts John and Kevin have the inside scoop from around the conference. This week’s BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard. Willard and the Pirates are hoping for a second-half surge during BIG EAST play as they sit in the middle of the standings at 6-5 but are receiving votes in both polls. “It’s brutal,” says Willard of the league’s toughness. The last shall be first – St. John’s defeated the No. 4 and No...2018-02-0947 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top ConferenceTWITBE 8 -Feautring Bracketolgy Guru Stewart Mandel from FOX Sports, Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, and Marquette center Luke FischerIt is the home stretch for the BIG EAST tournament seeding, Villanova has a chance to clinch at least a share of their fourth-straight title this weekend. This week’s show features a spotlight on Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, the reigning BIG EAST tournament champion coach. The BIG EAST focus is on Marquette center Luke Fischer, a transfer from Indiana who averages 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The national perspective comes from FOX Sports’ bracketology expert Stewart Mandel. With three weeks remaining until selection Sunday, how many BIG EAST teams are in contention for the Big Dance.2017-02-1747 min