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Enhancing Bitcoin Payment UX for Digital Cash Adoption

Enhancing Bitcoin Payment UX for Digital Cash Adoption

On March 22, 2025, the Stephan Livera Podcast with Connor Okus and Stephen DeLorme explored the challenges in Bitcoin payment systems. The discussion emphasized improving interoperability, privacy, and user interfaces to shift Bitcoin from a savings asset to practical digital cash.

Enhancing Bitcoin Adoption in Africa: The Machankura Case

Enhancing Bitcoin Adoption in Africa: The Machankura Case

On March 18, 2025, the Connect the World podcast with Noelyne Sumba examined Machankura’s innovative offline Bitcoin transaction model. The discussion highlighted regulatory, infrastructural, and educational challenges while demonstrating Bitcoin’s potential for financial inclusion in Africa.

Bitcoin Policy and Technology: Navigating 2025’s Shifting Landscape

Bitcoin Policy and Technology: Navigating 2025’s Shifting Landscape

The March 19, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals with Joe Carlasare, Jeff Ross, and American HODL examines the impact of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, macroeconomic shifts, and technical challenges in the Lightning Network.

Bitcoin Beyond Digital Gold: Transitioning from Savings to Spending

Bitcoin Beyond Digital Gold: Transitioning from Savings to Spending

On March 18, 2025, the Robin Seyr Podcast with Craig Cherlet explored Bitcoin’s transition from a store of value to a medium of exchange. The discussion highlighted technical challenges, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the need for greater monetary literacy.

Bitcoin Scaling and Regulatory Challenges

Bitcoin Scaling and Regulatory Challenges

The March 15, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast featuring John Carvalho examines the realistic limitations of hyperbitcoinization and the trade-offs between onchain and layered scaling solutions.

Tether’s Decentralized Strategy and Global Impact

Tether’s Decentralized Strategy and Global Impact

On February 26, 2025, the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast featured Paolo Ardoino discussing Tether’s $13.7 billion profit, its lean reserve management, and innovative integration with the Lightning network and decentralized AI.

Lightning Network: Operational Insights & Strategic Outlook

Lightning Network: Operational Insights & Strategic Outlook

On March 08, 2025, the Built on Bitcoin episode featuring Graham Krizek examined operational challenges and growth opportunities within the Lightning Network.