What is Ecash and how does it related to Bitcoin? Why is a layered approach to digital money important? Why is it important to get the UX of payments right? In 2024 Erik Cativo (@erik) left his design job at Ericsson in Sweden to start building on Bitcoin full-time. This year he received a grant from the Human Rights Foundation to work on improving the user experience of Ecash, including both the Cashu and Fedimint protocols. Erik is also the Lead Designer at Hoseki, building proof of ownership infrastructure for Bitcoin.

🎧 Greg Girard is a Canadian photographer who has spent much of his career capturing the urban landscapes and people of Asia. He has authored several photographic books, including City of Darkness: Life in Kowloon Walled City, Phantom Shanghai, and most recently his upcoming book Snack Sakura, which explores Japan’s iconic night-time snack bars. Other ways to listen:

Greg Girard and the Art of Disappearing Cities | The Transformation of Value - Exploring Freedom, Energy, and Creativity through the lens of Bitcoin.

Greg Girard is a Canadian photographer who has spent much of his career capturing the urban landscapes and people of Asia. He has authored several ...