Lightning Ventures: Investing In Bitcoin Companies

Mike Jarmuz "Muzz"

Yo. We're Bitcoiners investing in Bitcoin companies and you can too! If you want to learn about our opportunities, angel investing, rad Bitcoin startups, and other cool stuff then listen up. We try to do interviews with founders when we have a live deal for their company in our Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate. What's a syndicate? It's a way for you to participate alongside the "suits" and invest in private companies. Mostly early-stage Bitcoin companies are what you'll see from us because that's what we do. We're new to the podcast format but hope to educate all the plebs who want to learn more! read less
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Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark. Investing in #Bitcoin startups since 2013
Feb 13 2024
Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark. Investing in #Bitcoin startups since 2013
Alyse Killeen has been actively investing in Bitcoin startups since 2013, making her a true veteran in this nascent industry. In this discussion, she discusses Stillmark's on thesis-driven investing and how evaluating new paradigms is central to their process. Alyse also discusses gauging a bear market's impact on seed-stage startups versus later rounds. For founders looking to understand today's landscape, her perspective on executing with less funding availability is invaluable. Overall, this interview provides a wealth of investing wisdom for anyone building in or around Bitcoin. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Check out Stillmark 🦡 https://www.stillmark.com/ Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Alyse Killeen  @alysekilleen8084  https://twitter.com/AlyseKilleen Follow Stillmark  @HelloStillmark  https://twitter.com/HelloStillmark Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #bitcoin #investing #crypto #BitcoinVC#BitcoinInvesting#StillmarkVC#AlyseKilleen#MikeNovogratz#BitcoinCompanies#LightningLabs#Blockstream#MultiSig#CryptoInfrastructure#BitcoinFoundations#BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin#VentureCapitalStrategies#ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis#FundingBitcoinStartups
Earn Bitcoin in your browser! 520k installs. Crazy growth. Wolf NYC⚡️Hanging w/ Slice CEO Darina
Jan 4 2024
Earn Bitcoin in your browser! 520k installs. Crazy growth. Wolf NYC⚡️Hanging w/ Slice CEO Darina
Catching up with Slice CEO and Co-founder Darina Oumanski. Chatting about Wolf's NYC's #Bitcoin and #lightningnetwork accelerator. They've had phenomenal growth over the past year since we first invested. Check out that video here: Slice has since surpassed 520,000 downloads and delivers over 30 million monthly impressions. Darina discusses Slice's experience in the Wolf Pack accelerator, how they significantly grew their team, and new monetization strategies like surveys and Bing search integration. Darina also talks about Slice's hugely popular and vibrant community, its focus on organic growth, and its future plans for the company. For passive browsing rewards and a chance to earn bitcoin, check out Slice at slices.com. Slice is a beloved Lightning Ventures portfolio company, and we're thrilled about their insane growth. They've got partnerships with Zebedee and Bitrefill. Their amazing browser extension works alongside your #adblocker to ensure every ad you see earns you your fair slice! In this case, a slice of #bitcoin is some sweet, sweet sats. With free instant withdrawals through their seamless #lightningnetwork integration,. Yeah, yeah... you can withdraw in fiat through PayPal... if you're a LOSER!!! Ha ha. We don't want that trashola; show us the sats! Listen in to learn more about one of the most promising Bitcoin startups. Download and try Slice here 👇 https://addslice.com/?crew=P5b3T Watch our first interview with the entire team and take a deeper look. https://youtu.be/UQbLzylTdN0 Or listen here https://fountain.fm/episode/JytgwmJOTku05Pwn4PPa ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact Follow Slice ⚡️ @add_slice 🤘🏼 https://twitter.com/add_slice Download and try Slice here 👇 https://addslice.com/?crew=P5b3T Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures #bitcoin #investing #crypto #slicenetwork #passiveincome #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #browsingrewards #lightningnetwork #wolfpackaccelerator #startups #entrepreneurship #bitcoin Thanks for watching the video https://youtu.be/WOixrJPBFTY
Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Ego Death's Nico Lechuga⚡️Talking Bitcoin Venture Capital
Nov 21 2023
Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Ego Death's Nico Lechuga⚡️Talking Bitcoin Venture Capital
Our second episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Ego Death's Nico Lechuga visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his firm Ego Death, participates in the world of Bitcoin Venture Capital. What is he excited about? Bullish on #lightningnetwork, #bitcoinprice, #bitcoinadoption, and more. What co-investments do we both share? What's he looking for in founders, teams, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space. In this interview, we speak with Nico Leshuga, a founding general partner at EgoDeath Capital, to gain insights into the world of Bitcoin VC and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. From the firm's origin story to its investment philosophy, we cover a lot of ground. ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Follow Nico Lechuga ⚡️ @nico_lechuga 🤘🏼 https://twitter.com/nico_lechuga Learn More About Ego Death: 💀 https://egodeath.capital Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Check out our video 🎥 interviews! Subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFIf_EZD9MSMCJVvI5vnXAw Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures #bitcoin #lightningnetwork #investing #egodeath #crypto #bitcoinvc #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #angelinvesting #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #BitcoinEcosys #Decentralization, #bitcoinnews, #startup, #startups, #angelinvesting#egodeathcapital #nicolechuga #hotdogwithhotsauce #wolfaccelerator #breeze#relai #fedemit #synota #fedimint #lightning #scaling #venturecapital #bitcoin #blockchain
GetBit: 🇮🇳 India's #Bitcoin Exchange⚡️ Payments over the #LightningNetwork
Nov 17 2023
GetBit: 🇮🇳 India's #Bitcoin Exchange⚡️ Payments over the #LightningNetwork
GetBit is onboarding 1.4B Indias to #Bitcoin. With an Android live in India, they have an impressive volume for only a few months. Their other focus is on remittances from USD to INR. They're revolutionizing the way we think about cross-border payments. By harnessing the power of #Bitcoin, this innovative startup is making it easy and accessible for everyday people to send and receive money to India. With its user-friendly interface and fast, secure transactions, GetBit is changing the game for good. Save money on all your payments from the US to India at https://www.getbit.money or try India's Bitcoin-only exchange https://getbit.in Link to Product Demo Video for Getbit 👇 https://youtu.be/IWsx7t07FqQ Link to Quick Pitch Demo Video for Getbit👇 https://youtu.be/UU_Zkzehe90 ________ Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Learn More About Getbit💥 https://getbit.money/ 🇺🇸 https://www.getbit.in/ 🇮🇳 Follow Getbit Money 👇 https://twitter.com/GetBitDotMoney Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #bitcoin #investing #crypto #GetBit #Bitcoin #CrossBorderPayments #DecentralizedFinance #DF #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #Remittances #SelfCustody #India #Regulations #Fintech #Startup #Innovation #Technology #FutureOfMoney#nostr #bitcoinapp #socialmedia #lightningnetwork #earnbictoin #spendbitcoin #bitcoinwallet #cryptocurrencywallet #lightning_ventures #btcnyc #preseedfunding #bitcoinadoption #cryptostratup #bitcoineducation #custodialwallet #noncustodialwallet #optionality #gamification #referralprogram #loyaltyrewards #mobileapp #productroadmap #timelines #internationalexpansion #geography #nonkyc #regulatoryreqs #experience #skillset #incubator #accelerator #businesstoconsumer #mainstreamadoption #revenuestreams #transactionfees #monthyactiveusers #usergrowth #competitiveadvantage #riskassessment #accessbanking #bitcoinregulation #bitcoin #bitcoin #investing #crypto #noster #lightningnetwork #bitcoin #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #techdemo #aidemo #aitech #aiintegratoin #socialmedia #futuresocial #currentapp #plebiai #noveltech #wirelessfuture
Satoshi an Everything #Bitcoin App for Everyone! ⚡️ Interview with Co-Founder Chris Hunter
Oct 9 2023
Satoshi an Everything #Bitcoin App for Everyone! ⚡️ Interview with Co-Founder Chris Hunter
In this video, we sit down with Chris Hunter of Satoshi to discuss this revolutionary new Bitcoin app. Hunter explains how Satoshi aims to be the “everything Bitcoin app” by providing a comprehensive suite of features including buying, selling, spending, earning, and learning about Bitcoin all in one place. We learn about Satoshi's core proposition of convenience, superior user experience design, and optionality when it comes to features like custody and KYC/AML. Hunter also shares exciting new gamification elements and how users can both earn and refer Bitcoin via the app. Set for full launch in January 2024, Satoshi  will initially be available in the United States with plans to expand internationally next year. Hunter discusses the app’s roadmap and growth projections. Key questions around regulations, risks, and monetization strategies are also addressed. For those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Satoshi Money and its mission to advance Bitcoin adoption, this video provides a detailed overview straight from the Co-Founder. Learn how this promising startup aims to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful for all. ________ Learn More About Satoshi.Money https://satoshi.money/ Follow Satoshi  https://twitter.com/SatoshiMoneyBTC Follow Hunter https://twitter.com/btcnyc Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎   https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙  https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups:  https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain  https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews!  Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure.  https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #satoshimoney #bitcoinapp #everythingbitcoinapp #lightningnetwork #earnbictoin #spendbitcoin #bitcoinwallet #cryptocurrencywallet #bitcoinvsacard #bitcolending #chris_hunter #lightning_ventures #btcnyc #preseedfunding #bitcoinadoption #cryptostratup #bitcoineducation #custodialwallet #noncustodialwallet #optionality #gamification #referralprogram #loyaltyrewards #mobileapp #productroadmap #timelines #internationalexpansion #geography #nonkyc #regulatoryreqs #experience #skillset #incubator #accelerator #businesstoconsumer #mainstreamadoption #revenuestreams #transactionfees #monthyactiveusers #usergrowth #competitiveadvantage #riskassessment #accessbanking #bitcoinregulation #regulatorychanges Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍
PnkFrg Studios (ex Candy Crush Saga team) is building a Social GenZ #Bitcoin blockbuster⚡️
Sep 19 2023
PnkFrg Studios (ex Candy Crush Saga team) is building a Social GenZ #Bitcoin blockbuster⚡️
Mike Jarmuz interviews Philipp from PnkFrg Studios on their latest project, unlocking the future of playability with Bitcoin-powered Gaming. PnkFrg Studios is revolutionizing the intersection of mobile gaming and social media with Project Alpha, a game that combines the best of both worlds with the power of Bitcoin. In Project Alpha, users can create short videos and earn Bitcoin for their creativity and participation in the gaming community. With its seamless wallet integration and voting system, Project Alpha offers a truly immersive and rewarding gaming experience for players of all ages. Key Features: - Earn Bitcoin for your creativity: Create short videos and share them with the world to earn Bitcoin. - Vote for your favorite videos: The community decides which videos win Bitcoin, adding an element of competition and excitement to the platform. - Connect with a global community: Project Alpha is a global platform where gamers from all over the world can connect and share their creativity. - Play-to-earn: Project Alpha is a play-to-earn platform, meaning that you can earn Bitcoin by playing the game. - Why Project Alpha Matters: Project Alpha is more than just a game. It's a new way to express yourself, connect with others, and earn rewards for your creativity. With its innovative use of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, Project Alpha is poised to become a leader in the future of gaming. Sign up for the beta today and experience the future of gaming! ________ Learn More About PNKFRG Studios Project Alpha: https://pnkfrg.com/ Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #bitcoingames #pnkfrog#candycrush #bitcoin #investing #crypto #PnkFrogStudios #Bitcoingaming #ProjectAlpha #socialgaming #user-generatedcontent #blockchain #gaming #play-to-earn #LightningNetwork #GenZ #mobilegaming #socialmedia #pnkfrg Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍
#Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Alexander Mann⚡️of Timechain
Sep 8 2023
#Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Alexander Mann⚡️of Timechain
Our first episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Alexander Mann visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his company Timechain is participating in the Bitcoin venture capital space. What is he excited about? Current portfolio companies, what he looks for in founders, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space. Follow Alexander Mann⚡️ @alex_singh_mann https://twitter.com/alex_singh_mann Learn More About Timechain: https://timechain.concentric.vc/ Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #BitcoinEcosys #Decentralization, #bitcoinnews, #startup, #startups, #angelinvesting
Bitcoin Privacy and Wasabi Wallet w/ Max Hillebrand
Aug 23 2023
Bitcoin Privacy and Wasabi Wallet w/ Max Hillebrand
Max Hillebrand, Co-founder of zkSNACKs and Wasabi Wallet, visits Lightning Ventures in an interview hosted by Mike Jarmuz. Since 2019 they have been the leading experts in this space. Wasabi Wallet is a privacy-focused non-custodial Bitcoin wallet built by #zkSNACKs. The Wasabi Wallet and team are some of the most respected #bitcoin developers and privacy experts. The number of active contributors to Wasabi Wallet in the Bitcoin Desktop Wallet category is only outnumbered by #bitcoincore. They have an incredibly dedicated and robust community helping to build their #opensource, privacy-focused, non-custodial #bitcoinwallet. Do you know about the history of #Coinjoin, #Joinmarkets, and enhanced Bitcoin privacy? What else? They also make a ton of Bitcoin in profits. We're talking about Bitcoin privacy, Wassabi Wallet features, TOR Network, and some exciting news about the projects Max is working on. 00:00:00 - Building ZK Snacks and the Story of Wasabi 00:06:55 - The History of Coin Join and Privacy Innovations 00:13:40 - The Legalities of Coin Joins 00:20:17 - The Future of Data Analysis and Bitcoin Anonymity 00:26:49 - The Difficulty of Spending Money on Projects 00:33:20 - The Future of Bitcoin Dividends 00:39:40 - Blacklisting and Ethical Decisions 00:45:47 - Demand for Block Space 00:51:18 - Tackling Technological Challenges and Roadmap Priorities 00:57:36 - Gratitude Follow Wasabi Wallet ⚡️ @WasabiWallet https://twitter.com/wasabiwallet Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/founders Follow Max@HillebrandMax https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #BitcoinEcosystem #Maxhillebrand #Coinjoin #Joinmarket
Theya: Building the UBS of #bitcoin
Jul 31 2023
Theya: Building the UBS of #bitcoin
Theya is building the UBS for #Bitcoin and is aiming to simplify Bitcoin self-custody. Join us as we chat with Smeet Bhatt, co-founder of Theya (https://theya.us/), a startup simplifying Bitcoin self-custody through easy-to-use multisig wallets. Smeet shares how his background in trading and tech startups led him to Bitcoin and inspired him to start Theya. Ushering in the next wave of #selfcustody and #bitcoinadoption. Not your keys, not your coins. And all of that good stuff. We're hanging and talkin' bout: - Getting into Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch as one of the only Bitcoin-native companies ever funded by YC - How Theya is tailoring its multisig wallet specifically for affluent households holding 0.1-1 #btc - Their goal of becoming "the UBS of Bitcoin" and add future products like #lightningnetwork implementations, #lending, and #investing - Launching their private beta and rolling out to early users over the next months before a full public launch - Open-sourcing parts of their wallet architecture for transparency- How they differ from competitors like Unchained Capital by focusing on smaller BTC holders - Raising funds and getting support from top VCs despite the bear marketFounders like Smeet are building key infrastructure to simplify Bitcoin self-custody for the next wave of users. Stay tuned for their public launch! Check out Theya! ⚡️https://theya.us Follow Theya ⚡️ @TheyaBitcoin https://twitter.com/TheyaBitcoin Learn about Lightning⚡️VenturesFill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Smeet @smeet_bhatt 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/smeet_bhatt Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #Theya #TheyaBitcoin #YCW21 #ycombinator #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #multi-sig #selfcustody #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #CryptoLendingProtocols #BitcoinEcosystem
Lightning's a Breez with Roy Sheinfeld
Jul 25 2023
Lightning's a Breez with Roy Sheinfeld
Lightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Learn how Breez is leading the charge for #lightningnetwork adoption through their innovative Breez SDK. In this interview, Breez co-founder and CEO Roy Sheinfeld discusses how they built one of the first mainstream #bitcoin wallets. From the 2018 era, and shares his realization that integrating Lightning into existing apps is the key to mass adoption. Find out how the new Breez SDK allows any developer to easily add Lightning payments into their apps, handling all the complexity behind the scenes. The SDK uses a hybrid cloud model for a seamless user experience across devices and apps. Discover how Breez monetizes via Lightning transaction fees, making the SDK free for developers. See how Breez is optimizing the SDK through close partnerships with a wide range of potential use cases. Learn how Breez competes against custodial and other open-source options by providing an easy, all-in-one, non-custodial Lightning solution. Where in the world will Roy Sheinfeld be IRL? Upcoming events include Riga, Nashville, El Salvador, and more. Overall this interview provides incredible insights into how Breez is driving the next generation of Lightning adoption through their SDK, Blockstream partnership, and more. Learn from Lightning pioneer Roy Sheinfeld about the future of payments. Lightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Check out Breez Technology! ⚡️ https://breez.technology Follow Breez ⚡️ @Breez_Tech https://twitter.com/breez_tech Follow Roy Sheinfeld @therealkingonly 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/therealkingonly Read Roy's awesome Medium articles 👀 https://medium.com/@kingonly Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #LightningWallet #roysheinfeld #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #BitcoinYield #Breez #bitcoinwallet #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #opensource #Noncustodial #BitcoinEcosystem
Samson Mow of Jan3! HyperBitcoinization, DCA for Nation States? BTC Bonds, Aqua, Raretoshi, L-BTC
Jul 19 2023
Samson Mow of Jan3! HyperBitcoinization, DCA for Nation States? BTC Bonds, Aqua, Raretoshi, L-BTC
Samson Mow is the CEO of Jan3, a company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization. He is also the CEO and Founder of Pixelmatic. He was previously CSO at Blockstream. Most importantly, he is the rhythm guitar player for Satoshi Rockamoto 🎸🤘🏼😂 Samson is a #bitcoin all-star and titan of the industry. It was great having him on to hang and get something in our archives. Jan3 is currently in "stealth mode" and working on several new products, including the Aqua wallet for Bitcoin, L-BTC assets, and implementing Lightning in their next release. Aqua integrates Liquid, Lightning, and sidechains for enhanced privacy and lower fees. Most of what Jan3 is up to is on the hush-hush.... including who else is on their team, plans for mining, and all that fun stuff. We're lucky to have invested in Jan3 through our NODE 1 FUND and are excited about what they're building. THEY'RE ORANGE PILLING COUNTRIES! If you can get countries to DCA, that's a pretty big deal. Jan3 advises governments on adopting Bitcoin, particularly mining and issuing "Volcano Bonds" backed by mining revenue. El Salvador was the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender. Jan3 helped architect the Bitcoin bonds and is now speaking with leaders from other countries interested in Bitcoin adoption. Rare Toshi is an NFT marketplace built on the Liquid Network and initially developed by Blockstream. It allows artists to tokenize their work without needing Ethereum. Jan3's revenue will come from Aqua, consulting deals, and a cut of any Bond issuances or advisor agreements they arrange with countries adopting Bitcoin. The goal is to create a self-funding flywheel to drive further hyperbitcoinization. Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Satoshi Nakamoto Impersonation at Conferences 5:30 - Background on Samson Mow 8:00 - Jan3 Stealth Mode & Upcoming Products 10:30 - Aqua Wallet for Bitcoin & Stablecoins 15:00 - Jan3's Mining Plans 17:30 - Rare Toshi NFT Marketplace 20:00 - Nation State Bitcoin Adoption 25:00 - Consulting Governments on Bitcoin Mining & Bonds 28:00 - Revenue Generation for Jan3 Check out JAN3! ⚡️ https://jan3.com Follow JAN3 ⚡️  @JAN3com  https://twitter.com/JAN3com Follow Samson Mow @Excellion 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/Excellion Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our video 🎥 interviews! . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFIf_EZD9MSMCJVvI5vnXAw Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Subscribe to our channel for more Bitcoin stuff. #JAN3 #Tether #Aquawallet #SamsonMow #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #Decentralized #VCs #Partnerships #BitcoinLending #BitcoinYield #BitcoinBackedStablecoin #CryptoLending #bitcoinnews #decentralizedfinance #BitcoinSmartContracts #NoncustodialLending #CryptoStability #BlockchainInnovation #CryptoLendingProtocols #BitcoinEcosystem #Liquid #L-BTC
Scarce.City 🐸 #Bitcoin Art Auctions, Streetwear, SatsCrap & More
Jun 2 2023
Scarce.City 🐸 #Bitcoin Art Auctions, Streetwear, SatsCrap & More
#Bitcoin is Art! What the heck is a rare #pepe? Are you a YOLO #nft person? Talking about Scarce.City, the auction house where artists sell both physical and digital art. Did you see them at #bitcoin2023 or the previous three years of their massive art collections in Miami? Maybe you saw their incredible display in Lugano or in Vegas for PlanB/Unconfiscatable? The in-person art displays are super impressive! Commerce + Bitcoin is Scarce.City, and they have seeded the market with four cool brands. We're diving into the exciting world of Scarce.City, where art, #nfts, streetwear, a niche eBay alternative, and Bitcoin intersect. Join us as we explore the innovative platforms and projects that are reshaping the art and commerce landscape within the Bitcoin ecosystem. In our conversation with Chris, the co-founder/CEO of Scarce City, we uncover how it started and how it's going with its various brands. How they bootstrapped this company, only doing one small pre-seed round and posting 8 out of 10 quarters of profitability. This is a great example of how founders should approach their funding needs. From the ordinal inscriptions craze and sales with Ord.City, to the vibrant community-driven AI marketplace of SatsCrap.com, the "sick threads" from Pepe Flyers (streetwear brand) with a record sellout of their first shoe drop, to their flagship auction house, which has sold more than 300 #BTC in art or.... other #Bitcoin fine goods. Scarce.City offers diverse platforms for artists and collectors alike. Discover the intricacies of their revenue model, including fees and sales formats, as Chris provides valuable insights for artists looking to sell their creations on Scarce City. Furthermore, we delve into the partnership between Scarce City and Bitcoin Magazine, exploring their shared endeavors to support causes like ALS research and Free Ross. Witness how their collaboration extends beyond conferences and media coverage, seamlessly merging events, media, and commerce into a powerful synergy. As we wrap up the conversation, Chris provides a glimpse into the future plans of Scarce City, teasing upcoming events and conferences that they plan to attend. The excitement is palpable as they navigate the bear market, firmly believing in the long-term potential of Bitcoin adoption. Scarce City exemplifies its unwavering commitment to the Bitcoin ecosystem with a corporate treasury that is nearly 100% held in Bitcoin. This episode is a must-watch if you're passionate about Bitcoin, NFTs, and Bitcoin artwork. Join us as we uncover the untapped possibilities and extraordinary growth potential within the Bitcoin commerce space. From art to collectibles and beyond, Scarce City is at the forefront of the revolution, empowering artists and collectors to transact in Bitcoin seamlessly. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes on our channel, where we bring you the latest developments and groundbreaking projects within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Don't miss out on the future of commerce and art powered by Bitcoin. Check out Scarce.City! 🖼️ https://Scarce.City Check out Satscrap.com! 📦 https://satscrap.com Check out Pepe Flyers! 🐸 https://pepeflyers.com Check out Ord.City 🤖 https://ord.city Follow Scarce.City ⚡️ @Scarcedotcity https://twitter.com/scarcedotcity Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Chris Tramount @ctramount 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/ctramount Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Already angel investing? Join our syndicate https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4
Decentralized, Noncustodial, #Bitcoin Lending Protocol ⚡️ FUJI MONEY
May 26 2023
Decentralized, Noncustodial, #Bitcoin Lending Protocol ⚡️ FUJI MONEY
FUJI Money: Empowering Lending and Stability with #Bitcoin | Unlocking the Potential of #DecentralizedFinance, Lending, and Exchanges. Welcome to FUJI Money, revolutionizing lending and stability with Bitcoin-backed solutions. Unlock the immense potential of decentralized finance, Bitcoin-backed stability, and noncustodial lending with FUJI Money. Bitcoin smart contracts? Say whaaaa? In this video, we hang with Marco and dive into the exciting world of FUJI Labs. With a focus on operational conservatism and sustainability, FUJI Money stands apart from its competition, those custodial players like Nexo and Coinlend. We're in the wake of the centralized blowups! These entities, often linked to insolvent platforms, pale in comparison to the vision of FUJI Labs. FUJI is solving this. On the other hand, non-custodial players like Sovryn Zero, Liquidity, and MakerDAO, building on non-Bitcoin Layer 1 protocols, lack the native integration and security of Bitcoin and the compatibility with Lightning Network that FUJI Labs offers. From a stablecoin perspective, FUJI's FUSD distinguishes itself from the crowd of so-called "Bitcoin-backed stablecoins." Competitors like Sovryn Bitcoin's DLLR and ZUSD and DoC (Dollar on Chain) stablecoin exhibit interesting concepts but lack the purity and association with Bitcoin that FUSD embodies. Similarly, other purported Bitcoin-backed stablecoins and tokens, such as sBTC, pBTC, renBTC, BTC++, and CWBTC, rely on non-Bitcoin protocols, and actually are nothing close to resembling a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin that is actually built on Bitcoin! FUJI Money's roadmap showcases the team's remarkable progress over the past two years. FUJI Labs has laid a solid foundation from extensive research and incubation at Vulpem Ventures to the launch of FUSD and establishing exchange listings and partnerships in 2022. Looking ahead to 2023, FUJI Labs has ambitious plans, including the launch of FUJI stocks & indexes, a mobile app with an FUSD-denominated Visa prepaid card, the prototype of the Fuji Exchange perpetual futures exchange, and the introduction of Fuji Savings. These developments further expand lending and stablecoin adoption possibilities on the FUJI platform. As FUJI Money enters its open beta phase with over 1,000 testers, it aims to integrate seamlessly into the Liquid Ecosystem and collaborate with prominent wallets like Specter, Lava, and Aqua. Exciting exchange listings on Bitfinex, BTCTurk, Bitcoin Reserve, and The Rock Trading are on the horizon, along with a Premium offering in partnership with industry leaders Nexo and Ledn. FUJI Money's GTM approach demonstrates its commitment to seamless user experiences and expanding utility, including potential collaborations with Pay with Moon and Sellix. Check out FUJI Money! ⚡️ https://fuji.money Follow FUJI ⚡️ @FUJI_Money https://twitter.com/fuji_money Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 https://ltng.ventures/intake Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Marco @tierotiero 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/tierotiero Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t
Bitcoin + The Future of Telecom with Lightning and Vida
May 12 2023
Bitcoin + The Future of Telecom with Lightning and Vida
We're back with another exciting update from VIDA Global (www.vida.live)! Join us as we sit down again with Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt to discuss VIDA's latest achievements and plans. We're talking about a whopping $3 million in funding, powerful partnerships, and innovative new products that are set to revolutionize the global telecommunications market. VIDA continues to stand out as an innovative player in the telecommunications space. With their Lightning Network-powered solutions, VIDA is carving a new path in the $1.8T communications industry. Influencers, entrepreneurs, and professionals are harnessing VIDA's unique platform to engage with audiences via paid calls, texts, and streams, all while eliminating the age-old spam problem. This is all part of VIDA's mission to respect and value human time and attention. There's exciting news on the funding front! VIDA is closing out a $3 million funding round, with Bitcoin-only VCs such as Stillmark, Ten31, Timechain Capital, and Trammell Venture Partners joining us at Lightning Ventures. This influx of capital is set to catapult VIDA's growth, with a projected $1M ARR by Q2 2024 and $2M ARR by EOY 2024. But that's not all. VIDA has also locked in a critical partnership with Mexico-based telecom provider Haz. This collaboration marks the beginning of the world's first global, transparently priced communications routing network. By leveraging Bitcoin Lightning Network's instant settlement capabilities, VIDA is set to reshape global communications, particularly in the international telecom traffic space riddled with settlement risks. With Vida.page, a vastly superior alternative to linktree, the newly released Vida calendar for scheduling (a formidable Calendly competitor), video streaming, and audio calls supported by micropayments over Lightning, the platform is expanding rapidly. And let's not forget about the SMS and telecom capabilities! Join us as we delve into this and much more. We're thrilled to continue supporting VIDA in their mission to improve the standards for how we communicate. Don't miss out on this comprehensive update about VIDA, a truly amazing telecommunications company capitalizing on instantly settled communications on Bitcoin. #LightningVentures #VIDAGlobal #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #Telecommunications #FundingRound #Startup #Innovation #NoSpam #ARR #VCs #Partnerships #HazTelecom Growth statistics are organic, with over 20% MoM growth without marketing spend. This and many new features and partnerships promise an exciting future for VIDA. Stay tuned! Check out Vida! ⚡️ https://vida.live/ Follow Vida ⚡️ @Vidaislive https://twitter.com/vidaislive Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures Follow Lyle Pratt @lylepratt 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/lylepratt Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Catch our audio 🎤 interviews! Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html #bitcoinnews
Orange Pill App 🍊💊 Connecting Bitcoiners Globally⚡️ #Bitcoin Social Club
Feb 24 2023
Orange Pill App 🍊💊 Connecting Bitcoiners Globally⚡️ #Bitcoin Social Club
Attention all Bitcoiners! Are you looking for a way to connect with other Bitcoiners worldwide? Introducing The Orange Pill App 🍊💊, the premier #Bitcoin social club mobile app for connecting. Get ready to expand your Bitcoiner network and be part of an international movement today! Talking Orange Pill App🍊💊 with Founder/CEO Matteo Pellegrini. Orange Pill App🍊💊 is a membership-only, low-noise, high-signal mobile app for iOS & Android that connects Bitcoiners. With The Orange Pill App🍊💊, users can create a profile, set up their approximate geolocation via zip code or city, and connect with them nearby in minutes. Check it out here https://www.theorangepillapp.com/. Match & Chat (Dating, Friendships, Networking) Events (Meetups, Conferences, Festivals) Search (by Location, Profession, Age, Gender) Orange Pages (Businesses Discovery) From dating, networking, events, and even connecting with merchants, the Orange Pill App🍊💊 is disrupting how Bitcoiners meet and communicate. We’re also excited about some heavy-hitting advisors, including BTC Sessions, Joseph Hall, Daniel Prince, Knut Svanholm, Niko Laamanen, and Shawn Yeager. A profitable company! In just a few months, they have released their iOS and Android app with 5-star reviews. Orange Pill App is connecting Bitcoiners globally. Invest in #bitcoin startups with Lightning Ventures! https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎   Watch the full video interview at our Lightning Ventures YouTube Channel   Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙  https://t.me/ltngventures Follow The Orange Pill App @orangepillapp 🍊💊 https://twitter.com/orangepillapp   Follow Matteo Pellegrini @matteopelleg 🤙 https://twitter.com/matteopelleg   Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures   Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz For excellent Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our leading man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html #bitcoinnews
Unlocking #Bitcoin Rewards: How Fold is Transforming the Financial System!
Feb 13 2023
Unlocking #Bitcoin Rewards: How Fold is Transforming the Financial System!
Get an inside look at Fold App with Will Reeves and learn how their Bitcoin rewards program works, helping people spend, save, shop, and interact with Bitcoin. Hear his thoughts on the future of personal finance and how the Fold App is making it easier for people to earn rewards through bitcoin. Discover how Bitcoin rewards are here to stay and we’re still early!  🤙  #Bitcoin rewards!  The beloved Fold App came on the scene years ago with its addictive "spin the wheel" and earn sats back on all your purchases debit card. Yeah, they've been selling gift cards since day one but what else are they building? They're building and unrolling a gaggle of financial tools to empower and thrill bitcoiners!  Hanging out with Will Reeves from Fold (foldapp.com) to discuss some new products that were recently launched and the future of their mission to bridge the gap between traditional financial services and bitcoin!    We're talking about the #lightningnetwork, financial regulations, buying bitcoin in the app, bill pay, credit vs. debit, and more.   Great hanging with Will and hope the Lightning Ventures mafia can support Fold in the future. Catch him in Miami for #bitcoin2023. Fold does have a reputation for throwing the best parties. 🎉 Also, I hope to have him back at Unconfiscatable later this year.    A ton of stuff to unpack here!  Excited to get something in our archives for this amazing company and we're eager to support them. We're pumped to be investing and supporting both their mission and roadmap to come.   Or listen to the audio 🎤 interview!  Subscribe on your favorite platform. Choose your own adventure. https://anchor.fm/ltngventures Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain  https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and get started. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎 Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups:  https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4  Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙  https://t.me/ltngventures Check out  Fold App! ⚡️ https://use.foldapp.com/r/HAPEHATM  Follow Fold App ⚡️ @fold_app https://twitter.com/fold_app  Follow Will Reeves @wlrvs 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/wlrvs  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures  Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures  Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz  For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html  #bitcoinnews
IBEX: Building Bitcoin Infrastructure ⚡️ Globally
Feb 6 2023
IBEX: Building Bitcoin Infrastructure ⚡️ Globally
Or watch the video 🎥 interview!: https://youtu.be/zpL6rBYVr14 Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with IBEX CEO Jose Lemus (poweredbyibex.io). Their seed round was led by Stillmark and had participation from Ten31 Ventures, Hivemind (Max Webster), and Lightning Labs. Also, notable folks like Greg Foss joined the round.  Doubling down again is Ten31 with new investors El Zonte Capital (Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, and Cory Klippsen), Ridewave Ventures, and HCM Capital. We're lucky and excited to participate, and you can too..... hit us up to learn more! 👇 ‘A modular API platform to build Lightning fast payment and remittance applications like never before.’ IBEX is a Bitcoin infrastructure-as-a-service company that builds Lightning infrastructure for enterprise clients. It is focused on making Lightning technology ‘scalable, secure, and reliable’ for businesses that are looking to use the Bitcoin network and integrate it into its operations and services.  IBEX is in its first stages of integrating Lightning at Grupo Salinas, one of LATAM’s largest conglomerates with 18K+ employees that ‘handles nearly 50% of remittances into Mexico.’ IBEX has already reached 5M of its users via its retail operations.   IBEX has already connected millions of users to the Lightning Network with existing clients including Starbucks, Dominos, KFC, Subway, Wendy’s, and Pizza Hut in El Salvador. If you heard about El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin, and its Chivo wallet ecosystem, IBEX’s infrastructure was an important piece of the puzzle in setting that up. In fact, at its peak, IBEX was processing 10k+ transactions/day with 99% uptime. We love it.  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures at https://ltng.ventures/lp-application Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process. Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎  Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4  Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙  https://t.me/ltngventures  Check out IBEX! ⚡️  https://www.poweredbyibex.io/  https://www.ibexpay.io/  Follow IBEX⚡️ @poweredbyibex and @ibexpay https://twitter.com/poweredbyibex  https://twitter.com/ibexpay Follow Jose Lemus @jllemus 👨‍💻  https://twitter.com/jllemus  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸  https://www.ltng.ventures  Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼  https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz  Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩  https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures  For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.htm
THNDR : Win Bitcoin by Playing Games 🎮⚡️
Jan 31 2023
THNDR : Win Bitcoin by Playing Games 🎮⚡️
Or watch the video 🎥 interview!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik9wSEGSKtg Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with THNDR Games CEO Desiree Dickerson and Jack Everett, CSO & Co-Founder of THNDR Games (https://www.thndr.games/). The seed round was oversubscribed, including Initial Capital, Craft Ventures, & Fulgar Ventures. We're lucky and excited to be participating again and you can too..... hit us up to learn more! 👇  “Play games. Win Bitcoin. Feel the THNDR.” Bitcoin Games and Tools  THNDR Games is a mobile gaming studio that is creating highly addictive, fun games where players earn Bitcoin. THNDR has already achieved over half a million downloads across its games.  THNDR continues to grow its revenue, which increased by 100% over the last year, and its user base is up 50% through purely organic channels. THNDR currently has five games in the App Store and Google Play, all averaging well over 4.5-star reviews. THNDR provides a world-class gaming experience for a new age of gaming with real-world rewards.  Nearly 50% of users are players of at least two THNDR games and nearly 1/6th of the platform’s daily active users are THNDR loyalists, actively playing all of the games every day. This suite of tools that power THNDR makes it easy to add gamified Bitcoin incentives to any mobile game, or product. Over the past year, through A/B testing, the company has proven that adding Bitcoin to games through the THNDR SDK (software development kit) increases their long-term retention by over 500%.  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures https://www.ltng.ventures  Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process. Looking to raise funds for your company?  Get the scoop and hit us up 😎  Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4 Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures  Check out THNDR! 🕹️ https://www.thndr.games Follow THNDR @THNDRGAMES 🕹️ https://twitter.com/THNDRGAMES Follow Desiree Dickerson @dickerson_des 👧  https://twitter.com/dickerson_des Follow Jack Everett @jackeveritt 👨‍💻  https://twitter.com/jackeveritt Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼  https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures   https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html
Geyser.Fund 🌊 Bitcoin Crowdfunding & Grants. Uncensorable Support for Creators & Projects. Round 2⚡️
Jan 19 2023
Geyser.Fund 🌊 Bitcoin Crowdfunding & Grants. Uncensorable Support for Creators & Projects. Round 2⚡️
Or watch the video 🎥 interview! https://youtu.be/WvPEUBefzrM Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A Round 2 with Geyser co-founder Mick Morucci. Geyser (https://Geyser.fund) Geyser is a crowdfunding platform enabling #Bitcoin builders, creators, and educators to realize their projects and initiatives through reward-based donations and grants - all while leveraging the Bitcoin Lightning Network.    This is a 506(c) fundraising deal through Lightning⚡️Ventures! Woo Hoo.  This means we can advertise that publicly and want all the plebs and whales to know it. Wanna invest in Geyser? Fill out the LP application on our website and we will get you set up for your 1st angel investment.👇   December Updates:  In summary, there were 61M Sats ($8.5K) contributed on the platform (excluding grants), 102 new projects launched (211 total), 910 individual contributors locked in, 37% MoM growth on Twitter, and received 10K monthly visitors.   MOARRRR Updates!  They have been crushing it. As of January Geyser received 8,000 individual contributors for a total of 6.8 #BTC, 225 live projects, 120 grant applications, and has ~1,000 MAU with a growing community.   A former graduate of the Draper Bitcoin Accelerator, Geyser has been in full on BLDR MODE and in Mach 5 hypergrowth mode, both throughout 2022 and since our initial participation in September. We’re happy and lucky to continue supporting them and to have already begun investing in this round. Max Webster (Hivemind Ventures) led this round.   How about their advisors? Brad Mills, Anton Yushin, Zach Shapiro, and Cryptograffiti. Geyser Grant Board Members include Giacomo Zucco, Des Dickerson, Brad Mills, Conor Okus, Daniel Prince, Cryptograffiti, and Lightning Labs’ Lucas Ferreira.   Their 1st round of Geyser grants has been awarded and already they have a backlog of projects to be listed on the platform.  The 2nd round of grant applications is open and submissions are surpassing the 1st round. Check out the links below and see what is happening over there.  Movies, games, and all sorts of great ideas need some support.   Talking about the Geyser roadmap, which is full of great releases and upcoming goals.  Lightning addresses are already live, engaging with backers and supporters through advanced tools for creators. We're lucky to be supporting and cheering them on.  We have some great questions from our Lightning Ventures group, and wanted to get something in our archives about this amazing company!    Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures https://www.ltng.ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process. Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎   Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups:   https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4  Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙 https://t.me/ltngventures  Check out Geyser! 🌊 https://geyser.fund/  Follow Geyser @geyserfund 🏄‍♂️ https://twitter.com/geyserfund  Follow Mick @metamick14 🧑‍💻 https://twitter.com/metamick14  Follow Stelios @steliosats 👨‍💻 https://twitter.com/steliosats  Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures  🎸 https://www.ltng.ventures  Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼 https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz  Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩 https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures  For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html
Fountain.fm ⚡️ Podcasting Powered by Bitcoin 🎤 Value 4 Value Lightning Network Founder Oscar Merry
Jan 16 2023
Fountain.fm ⚡️ Podcasting Powered by Bitcoin 🎤 Value 4 Value Lightning Network Founder Oscar Merry
Or watch the video 🎥 interview! https://youtu.be/eY6qxt6ACCY Or.... LISTEN ON FOUNTAIN and earn SATS https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t  Lightning⚡️Ventures Q&A Interview with Fountain (https://www.fountain.fm). Founder/CEO Oscar Merry and the Muzz Man sit down to talk about Fountain, #podcasting, value 4 value, #bitcoin, and the future. "The only podcast app that rewards both listeners and podcasters for the value they bring to the platform. Powered by the #lightningnetwork." You get paid to listen to podcasts on Fountain!    Oscar has been busy so far, with over 12k users, recently launched CarPlay and just shipped a 0.6 version that has a slew of updates. Expanded discovery, monetization, and rewards.    It's a super sticky app. Listening to earn, discovering and sharing, showing your support for creators, creating clips, a better advertising experience, and more.   What's coming?  Audiobooks, desktop rollout, music, podcast hosting abilities, video, and expanded premium subscriber features.    There is no doubt that once you use Fountain it's incredibly powerful and addictive. For both podcasters and listeners, it's a better experience.    A ton of stuff to unpack here!  We're lucky to be investing, and have some great questions from our Lightning⚡️Ventures group. Excited to get something in our archives for this amazing team and we're eager to support them. We're pumped to be investing and supporting both their mission and roadmap to come.   Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures https://www.ltng.ventures Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process. Looking to raise funds for your company, you can get more info here as well.   Join our syndicate to learn about angel investing, support amazing founders, and invest in Bitcoin companies:  https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4  Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us https://t.me/ltngventures  Check out Fountain! https://fountain.fm  Follow Fountain @fountain_app https://twitter.com/fountain_app  Follow Oscar Merry @MerryOscar https://twitter.com/MerryOscar  Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures  https://www.twitter.com/LTNGVentures  Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz  https://www.twitter.com/MikeJarmuz  For amazing Bitcoin-focused graphic and video design, reach out to our main man Toshi Moto http://toshi-moto.com/home.html