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045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning
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In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the integration of Lightning for businesses.
The conversation explores the advantages of Lightning over traditional payment systems, the potential for micropayments, and the global expansion of Voltage's services. Graham also touches on his fundraising journey and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Voltage and Its Founder
07:05 Understanding the Lightning Network
13:01 Exploring Other Blockchain Technologies
16:19 Comparing Lightning to Traditional Payment Systems
19:07 The Future of Micropayments with Lightning
22:16 Voltage's Services
31:59 Customer Trends and Market Insights
42:34 Fundraising Journey
48:31 Building a Bitcoin Treasury
50:43 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
References:
https://www.voltage.cloud/expanding-bitcoin-use-cases
https://x.com/gkrizek
https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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