Lyn Alden is an investor and analyst who needs no introduction on this show.
In our conversation, Lyn and I discussed her interest in Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, liquidity as a network effect, the impact of stablecoins on Lightning, nation-state Bitcoin adoption, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Lyn Alden Intro
08:57 - Lightning & Bitcoin Network Effects
22:02 - Bitcoin as a Unit of Account
28:16 - Stablecoins on Lightning
38:23 - Regulatory Risks for Bitcoin & Lightning
42:36 - Interesting Use Cases for Lightning Payments
59:09 - Nation State Bitcoin Adoption
1:08:58 - The Bear Case for Bitcoin and Lightning
1:22:30 - The Lightning Round
Great conversation. I like Lyn’s views on utility vs speculation. It seems like LN is delivering on some of the early utility promises of Bitcoin.
Glad you enjoyed it! Always impressed by Lyn's ability to cut through complex topics and deliver thoughtful answers in a concise and approachable way.
All sats streamed to this episode will get split 50-50 with Lyn through our new guest splits feature:
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This podcast episode can also be found on Youtube:
Lyn Alden on the Lightning Network, Stablecoins, and Bitcoin Adoption | The Kevin Rooke Show | E41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvP7UFbqLhE
There was another, later, post for this episode -- here on SN, for the Youtube video:
Lyn Alden on the Kevin Rooke Show discussing Value-for-Value and plugging SN #25029 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvP7UFbqLhE&t=2880s