Car talks with John Carvalho, CEO of Synonym, a company dedicated to fostering Bitcoin adoption and envisioning a future where Bitcoin supersedes fiat currency. They explore the potential realities of a society free from the control of major financial, technological, and governmental institutions, discussing the role Bitcoiners play in shaping this desired future. John shares his insights on the importance of building on the Lightning Network and its implications for traditional financial systems like Visa. The conversation also covers Synonym's strategic approach to building a peer-to-peer economy, highlighting key projects like the BitKit wallet, Blocktank, and Slashtags and where they fit in their collaborative and competitive landscape. They delve into the broader implications of Bitcoin's growth post-ETF, halving events, and the concept of Bitcoin maximalism as it approaches near-universal adoption.
🪂 topics discussed:
• johns predictions
• lightning scaling
• visa
• how to think
• bank tech
• custodial bitcoin
• latest thing
• bitkit wallet
• aesthetic
• wallet build
• dependencies
• competitors
• collaborators
• blocktank
• slashtags
• widgets
• post etf
• bitrefill
• bitfinex
• building
• post halving
• maximalism
• 99%
//Thriller ep:
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THRILLER ZINE – 15 FEBRUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW → 
Car talks with Justin of Shocknet. They discuss how the Shocknet team has been at the forefront of leveraging Lightning Network since its early testing phase in 2018. They delve into Lightning Video and the integration of Nostr, exploring the potential of PoW and the significance of a web of trust for Nostr's wider adoption. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of L2 solutions and the ongoing scaling debate within the Bitcoin community, highlighting Shocknet's no-regret approach to committing to Lightning.
🪂 topics discussed:
• shocknet
• free state
• lightning wallets
• nostr
• shock wallet
• lightning node
• lightning pub
• uncle jim
• self-custody
• lightning video
• nostr pow
• zaps
• wavlake
• pow socials
• zap rank
• web of trust
• nostr adoption
• l2
• scaling debate
• history repeats
• wait and see
• voltage
• zeus
• no regrets
• bitcoin startup
• turn key
//Thriller ep:
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THRILLER ZINE – 10 FEBRUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW →
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Car talks with @Pedro 🧨 a Bitcoin filmmaker. Pedro shares his journey through the Bitcoin creative ecosystem. He delves into the creative process behind Bitcoin-related projects and film creation.
🪂 topics discussed:
• visuals
• nova
• powers of ten
• bjork
• project creation
• film creation
• experiences
• creative work
• the path
• production work
• immersive
• bitcoin conf
• ross
• 2021
• fun
• unifying work
• anatomy of bitcoin
• funding
• 2001 a space odyssey
//Thriller ep
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THRILLER ZINE – 08 FEBRUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW →
THRILLER ZINE – 3RD FEBRUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW →
Hivemind Ventures talk with Max Webster @Max
Car talks with Max Webster, of Hivemind Ventures. They delve into the complexities of the bitcoin venture capital world, touching on the role of angels, limited, general partners and managing venture funds.
🪂 topics discussed:
• pleblab
• max
• fund
• bitcoin vc
• anti-vc
• risk
• sats flow
• angels
• limited partners
• managing partners
• general partners
• venture funds
• pension funds
• endowments
• crypto funds
• raising money
• high-net worth
• risk vs reward
• 21 million
• early stage
• nostr
• ai
• built different
• stacker news
• fountain
• austin
• builders
• l2s
• wavlake
• abundance
THRILLER ZINE – 28 JANUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW →
Car talks with Ainsley Costello, an up-and-coming artist known for her powerful voice. They discuss the impact of platforms like Fountain and Wavlake on her career, emphasizing the role of nostr, zaps, likes, and clout in connecting with Gen Z listeners and the wider audience. She shares her experiences performing live, her creative journey in Nashville, and navigating the complexities of the music industry, including dealing with labels and mastering the art of royalties.
🪂 topics discussed:
• nostr
• likes
• zaps
• clout
• gen z
• listeners
• heartbreak
• songwriting
• paying it forward
• performing live
• nashville
• creativity
• v4v
• music industry
• labels
• access
• 1 milion sats
• wavlake
• zap splits
• royalties
• masters
• do the right thing
• 2024
• faith
• la la land
• dreams
//Thriller pod avail
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THRILLER ZINE – 15 JANUARY 2024 – PUB VIEW
