Mike Carson made the 3rd EVER Purchase with LN and set up one of the first 50 Lightning Nodes. A true Pioneer! Get the Best Bitcoin Watches ever: - Here: https://www.coinvigilante.com/?ref=robinseyr Where to store your Bitcoin? I personally use a BitBox! - Get a 5% Discount with code "ROBIN" - & visit: https://bitbox.swiss/robin Contact the CyberSecurity & Self Custody Experts from the Bitcoin Way: - 30 mins free call with my link: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/partners/robin Guest's contact: https://x.com/ca98am79 !!! Disclaimer: This content is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Robin Seyr and guests are their own and do not reflect any responsibility or liability on our part. Neither the Title, Thumbnail, describtion or the Video itself represents financial advice. Purely for Entertainment and/or Education purposes. Summary In this conversation, Mike Carson shares his journey into Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, discussing the early days of cryptocurrency and its evolution into a legitimate financial asset. He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin's block space and introduces the Spaces Protocol, a decentralized naming system built on Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on the concept of the sovereign individual and the need for decentralized solutions in various aspects of life. Takeaways Mike Carson was an early adopter of Bitcoin, recognizing its revolutionary potential. The transition from Bitcoin being a niche interest to mainstream acceptance has been rapid. Bitcoin's price discovery phase is ongoing, with potential for significant future growth. The block space of Bitcoin is valuable beyond just monetary transactions. Decentralized naming systems like Spaces Protocol can enhance digital sovereignty. The cypherpunk ethos emphasizes changing systems through code rather than politics. Bitcoin's legitimacy has grown with increased institutional interest and political discussions. The Spaces Protocol aims to decentralize domain names, reducing reliance on third parties. The concept of the sovereign individual is central to the future of decentralized technologies. Innovations like zero-knowledge proofs are crucial for the development of decentralized systems. Chapters 00:00 The Early Days of Bitcoin and Lightning 02:39 The Evolution of Bitcoin's Legitimacy 06:26 Price Discovery and Market Dynamics 10:04 The Cypherpunk Ideals and Political Adoption 12:38 Layer Two Solutions and the Future of Bitcoin 21:14 Decentralized Naming Systems and the Spaces Protocol 26:47 Decentralizing Digital Identity 32:49 The Future of Decentralized Protocols 38:02 Innovations in Sovereignty and Technology 43:13 Reviving Friendster: A New Era of Social Networking