Francesco Madonna was nearly the victim of a sophisticated Bitcoin scam. That close call changed everything.
In this powerful episode, he shares how that experience led him to build BitVault—a revolutionary Bitcoin wallet that uses time-locked multi-sig and open-source safeguards to stop both hackers and physical attackers in their tracks.
We dive into:
• The scam that nearly cost Francesco his Bitcoin (and maybe more)
• How BitVault works to protect your Bitcoin with time as a shield
• Why phishing and AI-driven hacks are the biggest threat to self-custody
• How Francesco's military background shaped his approach to Bitcoin security
• The future of custody, open-source tools, and the BitVault beta release
If you're curious about how time locking bitcoin transforms self-custody, this episode is a must-watch.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] “How did you start building in Bitcoin?”
[00:36] Why build BitVault?
[10:46] Avoiding a High-level Scam
[14:06] “Does time-locking Bitcoin solve multiple major problems with self custody?”
[21:21] “What are the considerations for the duration of time that you want to have a time lock?”
[24:09] Reception + Milestones?
[33:15] Competitors and Differentiation
[39:21] Go to Market Strategy
[53:30] “How has Bitcoin changed your life personally?”