LATEST EPISODE: 085 - London's Bitcoin Bet: Inside the Accelerator Fueling the Next Wave of Innovation

In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz welcome Ben Cousens, co-founder of Antidote, a fintech accelerator aimed at fostering Bitcoin innovation in London. Ben shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, his deep passion for Bitcoin, and the mission behind Antidote.

The conversation explores the regulatory landscape in the UK, the strategic positioning of Antidote within London's fintech ecosystem, and the accelerator's unique approach to supporting startups in the Bitcoin space. Ben Cousens discusses the importance of building a diverse investor base for Bitcoin startups, the opportunities in Bitcoin fintech, and the evolution of micro payments and streaming sats. He emphasizes the need for usability and mass adoption of Bitcoin, the balance between open source and business models, and offers advice on Bitcoin treasury strategies for startups.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

06:32 Ben's Journey into Bitcoin

12:44 The Philosophy Behind Antidote

17:54 Regulatory Environment in the UK

22:11 Antidote's Location and Strategic Positioning

24:09 Antidote's Accelerator Program and Services

31:34 Identifying Opportunities in Bitcoin Fintech

35:42 The Evolution of Micro Payments and Streaming Sats

41:52 Usability and Mass Adoption of Bitcoin

46:39 Balancing Open Source with Business Models

49:10 Bitcoin Treasury Strategies for Startups

52:25 Attracting Talent to the Bitcoin Ecosystem

References

https://antidotebtc.com/

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https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/

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