E A R L Y D A Y S with Alekos of Portal In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Alekos of Portal, to discuss the Portal hardware device, they explore the importance of user experience, the concepts and future plans around decentralized identity, and examine the evolving role of hardware in the Bitcoin space. We explore: - How decentralized identity can simplify online and offline authentication. - How to transition from open source to founding a startup in the bitcoin ecosystem. - The difficulties of raising funds for hardware startups in the bitcoin ecosystem. - Why more startups should pursue ambitious ideas in the bitcoin ecosystem. 📖 Chapters: 01:01 – Hackerspace Updates 03:27 – Alekos's Journey into Bitcoin 06:27 – The Evolution of Ideas and Creativity 09:17 – From OpenSource to Bitcoin Startup 15:40 – Innovations in NFC Technology 24:32 – Expanding Functionality of Portal 29:13 – Security and Authentication 37:07 – Understanding the Portal Device 46:13 – User Experience in Digital Security 52:27 – Security and Privacy Concerns in Digital Identity 57:45 – Learnings on Building Hardware 01:06:00 – Future of Portal 🎧 Listen & support Bitcoin Builders pushing the edges of what's possible. Full episode + links below: ⚡️Stacker News:
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Early release of Early Days for all the stackers (drops worldwide at noon tomorrow) had an interesting conversation with Alekos a few weeks ago aro...
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Portal Hardware Wallet - Batch #2
The first mobile-native hardware wallet: designed to keep your keys safe and seamlessly integrate into any mobile wallet app. Portal leverages NFC...
 Portal is a cypherpunk completely open-source device for Bitcoiners and is the first mobile-native hardware wallet. 👇 Check out the Github and start Building.
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⚡ Check out Oliver founder of Jippi presenting Monday night at Capital Factory for Bitcoin Builders Club Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Bitcoin Builder scene in Austin. ⚡️Will see ya next month!
E A R L Y D A Y S with Kilian of Boltz. In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Kilian, Co-founder and CEO of Boltz, to explore the inception and evolution of the platform—designed to enable non-custodial swaps across Bitcoin layers. We explore: - Why professional operation of routing nodes is key to network reliability. - How privacy in Lightning transactions is progressing, with advancements like Bolt12. - Liquid’s shifting role as a valuable option during high-fee periods. - Why Kilian sees the Lightning Network as connective tissue across Bitcoin layers. 📖 Chapters: 03:38 How Boltz Evolved 06:16 Liquid’s Role in Lightning 09:25 User Experience and Wallet Integration 12:31 The Boltz Founders Journey 15:30 Technical Challenges and Node Management 18:27 Legal Considerations: Structuring a Non-Custodial Business 21:39 The Future of Lightning Network and Privacy Concerns 41:52 How Private is Lightning? 45:16 Bolt12 in Focus 48:55 Compliance Challenges in an Open Bitcoin Ecosystem 52:10 Rethinking Liquid 59:28 Lightning Network and Channel Management 🎧 Listen & support Bitcoin Builders pushing the edges of what's possible. Full episode + links below: 🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YeqF5ZIIv6LACu0J3sea0 🔴YouTube: 🟡Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/r6iQml5mSq3a2gmsRxex 🔵PullThatUpJamie:
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Listen into the grassroots journey of building a Bitcoin hub in San Antonio with Ge on Early Days. Discover the importance of community value and staying true. #EarlyDays #Bitcoin #Ge #SanAntonio ✌️Made in Austin by @PullThatUpJ_AI one of many AI apps by @CASCDR_ Shared via
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E A R L Y D A Y S with Ge of Alamo Labs In this episode of Early Days, @npub1f4ww...kqh9 sits down with Ge, the founder of @npub1jz99...lvk0 to talk about the new Bitcoin hub taking shape in San Antonio — and the grassroots journey that brought it to life. 📖 Chapters: 01:11 The Story of Building Alamo Labs 07:00 Scaling Challenges 16:27 Measuring Impact 21:38 Expanding the Model for Other Cities 33:24 The Reality of Fundraising vs. Revenue 44:25 Unique Identity of Every Bitcoin City 49:46 Breaking Out of the Echo Chamber 1:01:54 Love, Legacy, and Brotherhood 🎧 Listen & support Bitcoin Builders pushing the edges of what's possible. Full episode + links below: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YeqF5ZIIv6LACu0J3sea0 🔴 YouTube: ⚡️ Stacker News:
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Recorded this one with @Ge back in May we talked about the new Bitcoin hub he is building in San Antonio, we also discussed the different approach ...
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👋 hey Austin, We’ve teamed up with our friends at Capital Factory to launch a new monthly event, Bitcoin Builders Club. Since early 2024, we’ve been exploring how to create a recurring event that truly fits Austin’s vibrant tech community—where people gather day and night, online and IRL, for meetups, classes, and co-working. Capital Factory has a strong network of investors, tech talent, and innovators. In fact, according to Pitchbook, they’ve been the most active investor in Texas since 2010. This makes them the perfect partner for our mission: meeting and introducing Bitcoin to builders where they are at. 💡Read more from @npub1f4ww...kqh9 Cofounder of PlebLab:
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Bitcoin Builders Club is your monthly hangout in Austin, Texas, for devs, hackers, and founders come together to share ideas, demo projects, and ex...