Bitcoin Is Quietly Going Mainstream | Sam Wouters

Sam Wouters joins Jake Roque to explore Bitcoin adoption trends today, including the surge in institutional demand and why retail interest feels more muted this cycle. Sam explains how companies like River are building Bitcoin banking, what it takes to live on a Bitcoin standard, and why proof of reserves is essential for trust. They also cover the growth of the Lightning Network as a payment system, break down proof of work vs proof of stake in simple terms, and discuss how many Bitcoin MSTR will end up with. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Episode Preview 1:02 — Sam’s Journey Into Bitcoin 3:52 — Bitcoin Adoption Trends and What’s Changing 7:54 — Can You Fully Bank on River Today? 10:27 — Why Proof of Reserves Is So Important 14:58 — Lightning Network and Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange 21:05 — Biggest Roadblocks for Retail Bitcoin Adoption 24:29 — Sats vs Bitcoin: The Unit Bias Problem 31:36 — Retail vs Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Trends 35:13 — Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Explained 52:15 — Institutional Adoption and Market Impact 56:51 — Concerns About Strategy Buying Too Much Bitcoin 1:00:18 — Fixing Money vs Turning Finance Into Gambling 1:08:15 — Where to Find Sam FOLLOW SAM: X: https://x.com/SDwoutters River: https://river.com/ FOLLOW JAKE: X: https://x.com/jakeroque_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeroque/ FOLLOW MARKET DISRUPTORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA X: https://x.com/MDisruptors IG: https://www.instagram.com/marketdisruptorspodcastSIGN UP FOR THE FREE MARKET DISRUPTORS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://link.1markmoss.com/FGLRv BOOK A CALL TO WORK WITH OUR TEAM TO MAKE A PERSONALIZED WEALTH PLAN: https://link.1markmoss.com/249zZ 🔴(BEWARE OF SCAMMERS)🔴 They are impersonating me in the comments. My comments have a "checkmark" so look for that. Please beware, I will never message you asking you to give me money or to talk to me on WhatsApp. Disclaimer: I am NOT a financial advisor, and nothing I say is meant to be a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. I will NEVER ask you to send me money to trade or invest for you. Please report any suspicious emails or fake social media profiles claiming to be me. Don't invest money you can't afford to lose. There are no guarantees or certainties in trading or investing. My videos may contain affiliate links or sponsorship to products I believe will add value to your life and help you. In some cases, I may receive payment or other consideration from the companies mentioned in the videos. No matter what I or anyone else says, it’s important to do your own research before making a financial decision. SEE FULL DISCLAIMER HERE: https://go.1markmoss.com/disclaimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.