Final Settlement E015: The Common Language of Lightning with Roy Sheinfeld
Final Settlement 10/22/24
Breez Technology
Roy Sheinfeld on X
Roy Sheinfeld’s Medium:
Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold.”
Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin’s broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin’s transformative power in the digital age.
00:00 – Intro to Roy Sheinfeld & Breez
10:54 – A message from Onramp
11:37 – Building Lightning Network infrastructure
24:30 – Commercial applications & user experience
35:19 – Focus & vision of Breez Technology
44:38 – Onramp Multi-Institution Custody
46:06 – Lightning as a common language
57:26 – Interplay of store-of-value & medium-of-exchange
01:02:52 – Technological comparison of bitcoin vs. gold
01:13:44 – Social constructs & innovations in bitcoin custody
01:20:48 – Outro
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