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Unlocking UTXO-Based DeFi on Bitcoin: FluidTokens' Approach

Unlocking UTXO-Based DeFi on Bitcoin: FluidTokens' Approach

The November 15, 2024 episode of the Built on Bitcoin podcast features Matteo Coppola and Raul Antonio discussing FluidTokens’ journey in pioneering UTXO-based decentralized finance (DeFi) across Cardano and Bitcoin.

Unlocking Decentralized Finance for Bitcoin: Velar’s Perpetual DEX Vision

Unlocking Decentralized Finance for Bitcoin: Velar’s Perpetual DEX Vision

The November 1, 2024 episode of the Built on Bitcoin podcast features Mithil Thakore, CEO and Co-Founder of Velar, as he delves into the vision behind Velar’s Bitcoin-native perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX).

Innovating Bitcoin Scaling: Ark Labs’ Approach to Offchain Contracts

Innovating Bitcoin Scaling: Ark Labs’ Approach to Offchain Contracts

The October 26, 2024 episode of the Built on Bitcoin podcast features Alex Bergeron, the Ecosystem Lead at Ark Labs, focusing on the technical and functional aspects of Ark, an innovative Bitcoin scaling solution.

Scaling, Privacy, and Governance: Peter Todd on Bitcoin’s Next Challenges

Scaling, Privacy, and Governance: Peter Todd on Bitcoin’s Next Challenges

The August 26, 2023 episode of the PlanB Network features Peter Todd sharing his reflections on his extensive experience, the political nature of Bitcoin, the key technical challenges it has faced, and how the Bitcoin ecosystem has evolved over time.

The Future of Bitcoin: Navigating Institutional Adoption, Layer 2 Scaling, and the Halving

The Future of Bitcoin: Navigating Institutional Adoption, Layer 2 Scaling, and the Halving

The November 1, 2023 episode of the Swan Signal Live podcast featured Bitcoin OG Adam Back sharing his insights into Bitcoin’s journey and the progress made over the years, including growing institutional adoption and the discussion around a Bitcoin spot ETF.

Counterparty’s Resurgence: Bitcoin’s Meta-Protocol Revival

Counterparty’s Resurgence: Bitcoin’s Meta-Protocol Revival

In the October 4, 2024 episode of the Built on Bitcoin podcast, Adam Krellenstein traces the history of Counterparty, a Layer 2 protocol that introduced the concept of smart contracts and decentralized exchanges built on Bitcoin’s network.

Solving Bitcoin’s Liquidity Challenges: Lightning and Liquid Innovations

Solving Bitcoin’s Liquidity Challenges: Lightning and Liquid Innovations

In this September 8, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, developer Tankred Hase discusses the current challenges in Bitcoin's Lightning Network and explores how Liquid, a federated sidechain, could offer potential solutions.