Join us as Calle, the creator of Cashu Protocol, explores how Cashu enhances the Bitcoin Lightning Network by offering a privacy-focused solution for micropayments. We delve into key topics such as custodial vs. non-custodial Bitcoin solutions, Cashu’s impact on network growth, and the future of Nostr integration with Bitcoin. Calle also explains how Cashu balances security with usability while aiming to promote global scalability and decentralization.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:04 - What motivated the creation of Cashu and its core value to the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
08:22 - How Cashu works on a basic level and its role in simplifying micropayments.
15:11 - How Cashu enhances privacy compared to other solutions within the Lightning Network.
22:26 - The challenges Cashu faces in driving user adoption and how they might be overcome.
22:49 - The difference between custodial and non-custodial Bitcoin solutions and why this matters.
30:13 - Why micropayments are more scalable with custodial solutions due to technical limitations.
32:31 - The role of decentralization in Cashu's future, especially given the involvement of custodians.
37:11 - How Cashu integrates with the Lightning Network to facilitate secure, private transactions.
48:40 - How Nostr can be used to prevent the centralization of DNS and what this means for Bitcoin.
54:17 - Technological innovations like atomic multi-hop payments and their significance.
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