Built on Bitcoin with Jacob Brown
by Jake
Interviews with founders building on Bitcoin. Jacob takes an open-minded approach and talks with builders from all corners of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Podcast episodes
E153: The Potential of Bitaxe Pleb Mining, Does proof-of-work "work" for new chains, The Rat Inscription, Nostr
E153: The Potential of Bitaxe Pleb Mining, Does proof-of-work "work" for new chains, The Rat Inscription, Nostr
Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok Follow Jake on X: @jakeblockchain This Bitcoin Weekly Kickback episode covers various topics related to proof of work and mining. It starts with a discussion about a project called the Rats, which involves inscribing rat-related things onto an inscription. The conversation then moves on to the effectiveness of proof of work for new chains and the challenges they face in competing with Bitcoin. The hosts express skepticism about the success of new proof of work networks and highlight the path dependency and adoption challenges they face. They also discuss the Bitax pleb mining initiative and its potential to contribute to the decentralization of mining. The conversation covers various topics including the potential of Bitcoin mining as a home-centric activity, the role of Nostra as a social media platform, and the concept of micro-payments. The hosts discuss the implications of pleb mining and how it can lead to a better understanding of Bitcoin. They also explore the challenges and potential centralization of Nostra as a social media platform. Additionally, they touch on the idea of streaming Satoshis and the importance of micro-payments. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of Magic Eden and its token launch.
The Origins of Ordinalsbot with Brian Laughlan - Co-Founder of Ordinalsbot
Ordinalsbot is one of the most successful companies in the Ordinals space. In this episode, Brian Laughlan discusses his journey from launching a collection called Satoshibles on Ethereum to building on Bitcoin with Ordinals. He highlights the advantages of storing data on-chain and the challenges of high fees. We also his process of iterating on product and understanding what to build next. Follow Brian on Twitter: @bruffstar Check out Ordinalsbot: https://ordinalsbot.com/
Fractal, Babylon Mainnet, East vs West markets, Ordinal Devs - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback with Charlie, Donny, Bob and Jacob
Fractal, Babylon Mainnet, East vs West markets, Ordinal Devs - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback with Charlie, Donny, Bob and Jacob
On this latest Bitcoin Weekly we discuss the Babylon Mainnet launch, Fractal Bitcoin Sidechain, The state of discourse on Bitcoin Twitter, East vs West and how they invest differently, Proof-of-Work being zero sum, the effects of the Ordinals numbering debate on devs, and much more. Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok Follow Bob on X: @bobbodily Follow Jake on X: @jakeblockchain Sound Bites "People have been craving the pod. I'm gonna waste no time. Let's just jump right in." "The general idea of development and pushing forward on Bitcoin is thrilling." "The number of developers who are competent in the ordinals and ordinals adjacent type dev activities are limited." "Fractal would be a pretty good testnet... It sounds like a terrible idea." "Either ETH wins or Bitcoin wins, but one has to slowly die or they're both easily more attackable." "BitVM2 is good enough for a specific bridging use case... LPs can come in and make it possible."
What Is The Spiderchain with Willem Schroe - Co=Founder of Botanix
Its Bitcoin L2 season and Botanix is a nake you've surely heard around. But do you know what the Spiderchain is? In this episode we deep dive into how their novel peg-in/peg-out and consensus mechanism works to move BTC into their sidechain. Willem Schroe is the co-founder of Botanix Labs. You can follow him on Twitter: @WillemSchroe Learn more about Botanix on their website: https://botanixlabs.xyz/
What is "Good" Bitcoin Design? with Erik (Lead Designer - Hoseki) and Skyler (Founder - Finite Supply)
What is "Good" Bitcoin Design? with Erik (Lead Designer - Hoseki) and Skyler (Founder - Finite Supply)
Today we're talking about Bitcoin design and how to make products people love. In this conversation, Erik and Skyler discuss the concept of design and its application in the Bitcoin space. They explore the misconception that design is solely about aesthetics and highlight its utilitarian nature. They also delve into the psychology behind design and the importance of creating pleasant and intuitive user experiences. The conversation then shifts to the role of designers in the Bitcoin space and the challenges they face, such as the tendency to prioritize technology over people. They emphasize the need for designers to put the user first and iterate quickly based on user feedback. In this conversation, Jacob, Skyler, and Erik discuss the importance of user feedback and iteration in the design process. They highlight the value of creating working mock-ups in tools like Figma and gathering user feedback before investing in development. They emphasize the need for designers to be open to user insights and to constantly learn from how people interact with their designs. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building businesses in the Bitcoin space and the importance of understanding the limitations and potential use cases of the technology. They also express excitement about the potential of AI in design and the organic growth of the eCash protocol. Follow Erik on Twitter: @uxerik_ Follow Skyler on Twitter: @skyler_fs