BITCOIN ADOPTION, SELF-CUSTODY, ECASH & FIGHTING STATE CONTROL | Evan Kaloudis

"I think if Bitcoin stays where it's at with the small community it has and it's just used as it is now–store value, ETFs, shiny rock under the bed, gold 2.0–I'll consider it a colossal failure. So we need to build out these circular economies and make sure Bitcoin gets used for commerce everywhere."

In this episode of the Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America talks with Evan Kaloudis, founder of Zeus, to discuss Bitcoin adoption, self-custody, eCash, CBDCs, and the future of Bitcoin development.

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Chapters

00:00 Podcast Preferences and Styles
04:52 The Evolution of Zeus and Cashew
09:20 Self-Custody vs. Custodial Solutions
14:15 Meeting Users Where They Are
16:27 E-Cash Perspectives and Nuances
21:31 Adoption Challenges and Market Perception
25:27 Mainstream Awareness of Bitcoin
30:30 Navigating Risks and Education
34:37 The Journey of Orange-Pilling
37:26 Generational Perspectives on Bitcoin
38:08 The Integration of Bitcoin in Business
43:43 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Bitcoin
48:17 Building Resilience in Bitcoin Technology
54:21 User Growth and Community Support
59:01 Enhancing User Experience in Bitcoin Wallets
01:02:56 The Future of Self-Custody and Bitcoin Adoption
01:06:56 The Inalienable Freedom of Bitcoin
01:09:51 The Power of Collective Cryptography
01:13:15 The Threat of CBDCs
01:14:06 America's Unique Position on CBDCs
01:17:00 The Future of Stablecoins
01:19:55 Onboarding Merchants to Bitcoin
01:25:42 Exciting Developments in Bitcoin Technology
01:33:50 The Importance of Node Diversity
01:36:36 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

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