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Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show09. Skyler: Foundational brands for bitcoin startups, research > intuition, and moreIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Skyler, founder of Finite Supply, a Bitcoin design agency. Skyler shares his journey from graphic design student to optimization specialist at companies like Walmart Labs, Kraken, and Fedi, before launching his own agency. They discuss the importance of research-driven design, the art of branding, and Skyler's philosophy of "Socratic design."🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:Skyler's journey from graphic design school to Bitcoin design agency founderHow early exposure to A/B testing shaped his scientific approach to des...2025-06-1945 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show08. Courtny Cotten: Leading design teams through the AI revolutionIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Courtny Cotten, a design leader who has worked at major tech companies including Microsoft and Stack Overflow. With a strong background in visual design and leadership, Courtny shares insights from his career journey, discusses the evolution of design tools, and explores how AI is transforming the design industry.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:Courtny's journey from art student to design leader at major tech companiesHow gaming inspired his passion for digital experience designThe evolution fro...2025-05-2439 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show07. John Magill from Zaprite: Building a design-first bitcoin startupIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with John Magill, founder and CEO of Zaprite, to explore his journey from traditional graphic design to building a Bitcoin payment platform. John shares insights from his background in art, his transition to digital design, and how he built Zaprite from the ground up.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:John's path from art school to Bitcoin entrepreneurshipHow freelance design led to creating a Bitcoin payment solutionBuilding an MVP as a non-developer and raising fundingB...2025-04-1854 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show06. Stephen DeLorme from Voltage: Designing for lightning and open source bitcoinIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Stephen DeLorme from Voltage to explore the intersection of design, development, and Bitcoin. Stephen shares his journey from comic book artist to graphic designer to Bitcoin builder, and insights from his work on Lightning Network infrastructure.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:The evolution from traditional design to Bitcoin engineeringApproaches to building open source Bitcoin productsUsing AI tools to accelerate design and developmentLightning Network's unique challenges and opportunitiesHow designers can...2025-03-2852 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show05. Mia White: Designing bitcoin products as a freelancerIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Mia White to explore her journey from marketing to Bitcoin design and her experiences as an independent designer working with various Bitcoin companies.🔍 What you'll learn in this episode: Transitioning from marketing to product design Working with early-stage Bitcoin companies The challenges of explaining Bitcoin concepts through UI Being a "cowboy designer" in the Bitcoin space Balancing freelance work with personal life🔗 Subscribe for more conversations on Bitcoin design and product development!Conn...2025-02-2645 min
Devsig PodcastIndia's Got LatentIndia's Got Latent was an Indian Hindi-language talent show hosted on YouTube by Samay Raina, which provided a platform for contestants to showcase their talents. The show was inspired by Kill Tony and the international Got Talent franchise. It premiered on June 14, 2024, and was removed from YouTube on February 12, 2025, due to controversies.Format: The show followed a format similar to other shows in the Got Talent franchise and Kill Tony, where contestants performed in front of a panel of judges who evaluated their acts. A unique aspect of India's Got Latent was its contestant rating system...2025-02-1513 min
Devsig PodcastIndia's Got LatentIndia's Got Latent was an Indian Hindi-language talent show hosted on YouTube by Samay Raina, which provided a platform for contestants to showcase their talents. The show was inspired by Kill Tony and the international Got Talent franchise. It premiered on June 14, 2024, and was removed from YouTube on February 12, 2025, due to controversies.Format: The show followed a format similar to other shows in the Got Talent franchise and Kill Tony, where contestants performed in front of a panel of judges who evaluated their acts. A unique aspect of India's Got Latent was its contestant rating system. Contestants rated themselves before...2025-02-1513 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show04. Lee Gordon from Fold: Research-driven design in Bitcoin productsIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Lee Gordon from Fold to explore the evolution of Bitcoin design and brand identity. Lee shares insights from Fold's recent redesign and his journey from creative writing to leading design at one of Bitcoin's most recognizable companies.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
How Fold approached their recent redesign as they prepare to go public
Managing design teams efficiently in Bitcoin companies
The role of research and customer feedback in product development
Building design systems that scale
D...2025-01-2153 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show03. Sasha Klein from Unchained: Bridging technical complexity and user experience in bitcoinIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Sasha Klein from Unchained to explore the world of Bitcoin front-end development and design systems. Sasha shares his journey from English major to Bitcoin engineer and his unique perspectives on building user-friendly self-custody solutions.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
The evolution from traditional web development to Bitcoin products
How to balance technical requirements with user experience
The importance of consistent design systems in Bitcoin products
Building maintainable front-end architecture for complex applications
Hot...2024-12-2357 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show02. Erik Cativo from Hoseki, Cashu: Bitcoin Design and eCash UXHey everyone! Sahil here, walking along a lake in Riga for today’s episode. I’m joined by Erik, a bitcoin designer who’s here to share his unique journey and insights from the world of UX and design.
Episode Highlights:
Exploring Riga & European Design: Erik shares his love for European architecture and city design, comparing it to the walkability and creativity-inspiring aesthetics of Stockholm, where he lives.
Erik’s Path into Design: From dabbling with early digital design tools as a kid, customizing game graphics, and pirating Photoshop to eventual...2024-11-2039 min
Studio Twentyone: A Bitcoin Design Show01. Paul Miller from Mutiny: Navigating UX challenges and personal responsibility in BitcoinIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil chats with Paul Miller from Mutiny to dive deep into the world of Bitcoin product design. Paul shares his unique journey from being a web designer at 13 years old to becoming a key player in the Bitcoin ecosystem, working on projects like Voltage and Fedimint.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
The challenges of designing intuitive Bitcoin UX for users.
How to balance simplicity with the complexities of Bitcoin technology.
The importance of iteration and progressive enhancement in product design.
Why...2024-10-2255 min
Stephan Livera PodcastGetting on Zero with Sahil - SLP598Sahil Chaturvedi, Designer at Foundry joins me to share his experience of getting on zero fiat and fully embracing Bitcoin as a unit of account. We discuss:
🔸#GetOnZero fiat
🔸Tools required to crossover
🔸Tax implications
🔸Weathering volatility
🔸Using intermediaries to live on a Bitcoin Standard
Summary
Sahil discusses the concept of 'Get On Zero' and the reasons behind it. The conversation explores the concept of 'get on zero,' which means minimizing fiat currency holdings and maximizing Bitcoin holdings. He explains that the idea originated from a Twitter space...2024-08-1856 min
Convos On The PedicabConvos On The Pedicab #159 Sahil Chaturvedi
Sahil Chaturvedi is a former product designer at Unchained Capital and advocate of "going on zero," which in lay-mans terms means living on a Bitcoin Standard and holding as little fiat as possible. In this episode, we talked about how to get on zero sustainably, the benefits of living on a bitcoin standard, the macro factors that could both propel and deter the bull run, the superiority of Bitcoin to other "cryptocurrencies" and the legacy financial system, and the safest practices for securing your finances. Sahil currently runs the Austin Bitcoin Design Club and is and advisor to the...2024-04-0155 min
Talking In BitsNo fiat, No problems ft. SahilIn today's episode, we have, friend of the show, Sahil Chaturvedi, who will be discussing the feasibility of living without fiat currency. We will cover the advantages and disadvantages of this lifestyle, the resources and techniques available, and much more! I think it's safe to say none of this is financial advice, but an interesting conversation nonetheless.
Don't forget to check out Sahil's "The Zero Dollar Manifesto."2024-03-241h 23
Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine"Design talk Sahil ChaturvediCar talks with Sahil Chaturvedi, the mind behind Studio Twentyone, a design studio specializing in elevating Bitcoin product design. Sahil, an advisor to BTC Talent Co. and co-host of the Austin Bitcoin Design Club, shares his insights on the importance of intentionality in design. They discuss Sahil's sources of inspiration, the concept of 'cellar door' as an epitome of aesthetic taste. They also cover BTC Talent Co., the challenges and limits faced in the design process, and his perspective on the current trends and transformations in Bitcoin design occurring this year.Topics discussed:2023routineabdccalendarlimitsmoviesinspirationcellar doortastebitcoin designbitcoin...2024-01-1154 min
The Bitcoin Talent Co. PodcastThe Bitcoin Talent Co. Podcast 40: Sahil Chaturvedi - Bitcoin Freelance DesignerEpisode #40 of The Bitcoin Talent Co. Podcast with Bitcoin Freelance Designer and Co-Founder of the Austin Bitcoin Design Club, Sahil Chaturvedi.
Learn how he started his career as a Designer and then transitioned those skills to work with some of the top Bitcoin companies in the industry.
Also, Sahil discusses how the Austin Bitcoin Design Club hosts physical meet-ups to push the Bitcoin Design community forward and make Bitcoin even more frictionless to use.
New episodes are released every Thursday. Enjoy!
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Bitcoin ParkOpen House: Product Design with Stephen DeLorme, Sahil Chaturvedi, Andrew Yang, and Michael RheeThis conversation was recorded at Bitcoin Park’s April 2023 Open House, a monthly meetup event at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN featuring panel discussions on various Bitcoin-focused topics.
April 2023’s Open House topic: Designing in Bitcoin
Recorded: April 12, 2023
Product Design with:
Stephen DeLorme - Voltage
Sahil Chaturvedi - Unchained
Andrew Yang - Bitcoin Product Community
Michael Rhee - Wavlake
Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build.
Our aim is to produce a...2023-04-1933 min
Talking In BitsDying on the hill of design ft. Sahil ChaturvediIn episode 86, we’re back with Sahil Chaturvedi, a Designer at Unchained.
- Finding bitcoin
- Being around bit coiners
- What is design?
- What does a designer do
- What hills to die on
- Shout out to Car
- ABDC meet up
- UI vs. UX
- Best-designed bitcoin app
- BIP21
- Worst design
- Get on Zero (fiat)
And more!
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The Peter McCormack ShowAll Bitcoin, No Fiat with Sahil Chaturvedi - WBD537Hyperbitcoinization has long been discussed within Bitcoin circles. To some it is an inevitability, to others, it is a pipedream. Notwithstanding the differences of opinion, it is generally assumed the process requires top-down nation-state actions. In the meantime, adopting, using and living with Bitcoin is a ‘side hustle’ to the practical reality of having to operate within a fiat economic system. However, it shouldn’t be a surprise that amongst the growing number of people promoting freedom money, there is a growing community who are going all in on Bitcoin. At the extreme end of ‘getting off zero’ in...2022-08-061h 20
The Reel or Real PodcastVlogging Culture In India, South Indian Film Industry, Brahmastra Change The Game.In this episode of the Reel Or Real Podcast, Sahil, Piyush & Animesh discuss how Bhramastra can change Bollywood, The dark reality of Vlogging Culture in India & why South Indian Film Industry beats Bollywood every time. Interact, our Instagram handles:
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The Rollo and Slappy ShowEpisode 289 - Get on Zero #8 with Sahil ChaturvediSubscribe to the podcast
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The Reel or Real PodcastPsychology Behind Smartphone AddictionIn this episode of The Reel Or Real Podcast, Animesh and Sahil had various discussions revolving around the psychology behind smartphone addiction. Enjoy season 2, episode 1 of The Reel Or Real Podcast.
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The Reel or Real PodcastMetaverse In India? The Darker Reality!Conversations that lead you to introspections, leave you with curiosity & try to ignite your perspectives towards everything around you.
Episode #8 of the Reel or Real Podcast talks about two burning topics on the internet. Firstly, we'll discuss "Youtube disabling the dislike button". How it'll impact the creators of these platforms, the audience consuming the content from this platform & moreover what are the possible consequences & after-effects of this decision by Youtube.
Secondly, the most important discussion of this podcast is "Metaverse".
We thought that Elon Musk's Neuralink was the most futuristic concept until Mark Zuckerberg introduced the spine-chilling "Metaverse". A virtual...2021-11-231h 24
The Voyage of Art and ArtistEp.4 Sahil ChaturvediThis Episode features a brilliant talent from indore, who started singing when he was just 4 years old, a passionate soul who has worked very hard to achieve the success and the heights in his career. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Debombaylive, For partnerships / queries you can send us an email at Contact@debombay.live Or @Debombaylive on Social media, If you like this show, Please subscribe and leave us an review . You can likewise discover us on Https://www.Debombay.live
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Design Details337: The Metagame of DesignThis week, we discuss the metagame of product design, thinking out loud about the skills we do in between the craft work that help us to be more effective, have more impact, and grow faster in our careers. As always, we dig into followup, talk about some fleeting news, and share our cool things of the week!
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Design Details333: Writing an Effective Self ReviewThis week, we discuss the ins-and-outs of writing an effective self review: What should you talk about? How important is it? What does a bad self review look like? As always, we share our cool things of the week, this time including a new provider for Marshall's favorite esport, and a movie that is "cool" or...something.
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Design Details325: Changing Roles in a Growing CompanyIn this week's episode, we go to our patrons for a couple listener questions: one about adapting to shifting roles as a company rapidly grows, and one about the balance between creativity and meeting business needs. And as always, we share a couple cool things like a Star Wars series and privacy-based analytics.
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Design Details323: Designing Social ProofIn this week's episode we dive into the murky waters of designing social proof in social networks. From upvotes to view counts, reputation to badges, there are a wide array of tools and patterns at a designer's disposal to communicate quality and popularity. But these patterns each have their own drawbacks, tradeoffs, and vectors for abuse. We dig into these, and more. Plus, as always, we share our cool finds for the week, this time featuring a Figma plugin and a beautiful indie video game.
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Design Details301: Android vs. iOSThis week, we answer a few listener questions, including the difference between the philosophies behind the Android and iOS design systems and why we prefer an 8pt grid. In News, Brian gives a quick rundown on Figma's new Plugins Beta. And as always, we share a couple cool things like some isometric dioramas and a modular key and wallet system.
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