Are we losing the rebel roots of #bitcoin? We have to defend the P2P nature of BTC and not let it be captured by institutions! Subscribe to get the Daily Bitcoin Podcast show updates: youtube.com/robinseyr?sub_confirmation=1 Where to store your Bitcoin? I personally use a BitBox! - Get a 5% Discount with code "ROBIN" - & visit: https://robinbtc.link/bitbox Ever visited the best Bitcoin-only conference? Come join me at BTC Prague! - Get a 10% discount with code "ROBIN" - & visit: https://robinbtc.link/Prague Where to buy Bitcoin? I personally use 21bitcoin! - Save fees with my code "ROBIN" - & visit: https://robinbtc.link/21bitcoin Best place to back-up your seed-phrase: - Get a 10% discount with code "Robin" - & visit: https://robinbtc.link/xellox Guest's contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graftonclark Summary Vexel is a mobile app that enables peer-to-peer transactions and connects users with trusted individuals in their social graph. It emphasizes privacy and the preservation of Bitcoin's original vision of being a decentralized, peer-to-peer currency. Vexel is a non-profit organization supported by donations and grants, and it is committed to remaining free and open-source. The team consists of five members who are passionate about empowering individuals and creating a tool that aligns with Bitcoin's principles. Vexel is a mobile app that enables peer-to-peer trading and connects individuals based on their mutual connections. It creates a marketplace where users can see offers from people they already have connections with, stopping at friends of friends. The platform emphasizes trust and reputation, allowing users to leverage their real-world connections to establish trust with potential trading partners. Vexel aims to create a more open and secure marketplace by focusing on real-world reputation and community interactions. The guest also discusses the importance of community, education, and the need to use Bitcoin rather than just investing in it. Takeaways The app prioritizes privacy and aims to preserve Bitcoin's original vision of being a decentralized, peer-to-peer currency. Vexel is a non-profit organization supported by donations and grants, and it is committed to remaining free and open-source. The team behind Vexel consists of five members who are passionate about empowering individuals and creating a tool that aligns with Bitcoin's principles. Vexel is a mobile app that enables peer-to-peer trading and connects individuals based on their mutual connections. The platform emphasizes trust and reputation, allowing users to leverage their real-world connections to establish trust with potential trading partners. Vexel aims to create a more open and secure marketplace by focusing on real-world reputation and community interactions. The guest highlights the importance of community, education, and the need to use Bitcoin rather than just investing in it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Keynote Preparation 00:52 Bitcoin's Rebel Roots and the Importance of Communities 03:12 The Individual's Perspective on Privacy and Bitcoin Usage 06:59 The War on Privacy and the Desensitization to Surveillance 10:48 The Potential Outlawing of Non-KYC and Peer-to-Peer Transactions 15:32 Leaving America and Finding Freedom in Europe 21:44 Vexel as a Non-Profit and the Importance of Donations 24:07 Vexel's Mission to Preserve Bitcoin's Principles 27:01 The Generosity of the Bitcoin Community and Supporting Vexel 34:34 Understanding Vexel and Its Functionality 35:04 Introduction to Vexel: Peer-to-Peer Trading Based on Real-World Connections 44:38 Building Trust and Reputation in the Vexel Marketplace 49:28 The Importance of Community and Real-World Interactions 59:47 Bitcoin's Anti-Financial System Vision and Vexel's Fight 01:04:49 The Need for Bitcoin Education and Interaction 01:06:45 The Potential of Europe and South America as Bitcoin Economies