Final Settlement E015: The Common Language of Lightning with Roy Sheinfeld

Connect with the Onramp team Breez Technology Roy Sheinfeld on X Roy Sheinfeld's Medium Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 00:00-Intro to Roy Sheinfeld & Breez 10:54-A message from Onramp 11:37-Building Lightning Network infrastructure 24:30-Commercial applications & user experience 35:19-Focus & vision of Breez Technology 44:38-Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 46:06-Lightning as a common language 57:26-Interplay of store-of-value & medium-of-exchange 01:02:52-Technological comparison of bitcoin vs. gold 01:13:44-Social constructs & innovations in bitcoin custody 01:20:48-Outro Please subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.