Bitcoin is at a custodianship crossroads w/ Willem Schroe

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Hyperbitcoinization is more than just the price going up, it’s about Bitcoin being the basis for every transaction in the world *and* it means a vibrant on-chain ecosystem. Founder of Botanix Labs, Willem Schroe, believes we are at a massive crossroads in Bitcoin where the future could be dominated by custodians. Willem calls for more on-chain activity, hoping for a sovereign bitcoin future.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

6:20 Origin Story: Spider Chain Whitepaper

9:00 Permissionless vs Decentralized Explained

13:45 User Demand vs Ideology in Bitcoin

17:30 Crossroads for Bitcoin: Custody vs Sovereignty

22:10 Product Market Fit in Bitcoin and Stablecoins

28:00 Applications Driving Bitcoin Adoption

34:50 The Role of Blackrock and Stakeholder Power

39:00 Bitcoin Soft Forks and Covenants Discussion

43:00 Botanix in 2025: Vision for Hyperbitcoinization

47:00 Call to Action: Bitcoin Back On-Chain

50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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