In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. Amboss didn’t bank there—but our payroll provider did. Half a payroll vanished overnight. image They told us: "You'll need to resend the funds." That moment revealed a few (very personal) stark truths about traditional banking: 1. You don’t control your money. Even if your bank survives, their partner’s might not. 2. Diversifying banks isn’t enough. Hidden counter-parties = hidden risk. 3. Their reserve requirement is 0%. Your balance is an IOU backed by nothing. 4. Bitcoin and Lightning are your answer. No trust required. That’s why we’re building Amboss. To create financial sovereignty—and convenience—at scale. #lightningnetwork #amboss