Josef Tetek shares his Bitcoin journey and insights into the world of Bitcoin. He discusses the challenges of spreading the Bitcoin message and the importance of education. He also highlights the challenges of Bitcoin adoption and the need for improved user experience with the Lightning Network. Josef expresses his hopes for the future of Bitcoin, including the separation of money and state and the potential for a low time preference society. He advises newcomers to focus on Bitcoin and prioritize self-custody. The conversation concludes with Josef's contact information for further learning. Josef works with Trezor as a Bitcoin analysts, he is also the author of several Bitcoin books, with his latest being “Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State”. He is also a contributor at Bitcoin Magazine.

Takeaways

Bitcoin's journey begins with the separation of money and state.

Spreading the Bitcoin message requires education and patience.

The Lightning Network faces challenges with user experience and scalability.

Bitcoin offers the potential for a low time preference society and a return to sound money.

Newcomers should focus on Bitcoin and prioritize self-custody.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Bitcoin Journey Begins

06:19 Spreading the Bitcoin Message

11:08 Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption

22:23 Challenges with Lightning Network

32:56 Hopes for the Future of Bitcoin

43:07 Advice for Newcomers

46:30 Conclusion

Connect with Josef:
X: https://twitter.com/joseftetek

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