The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin Wallets | Lukas Duczko

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Lukas to talk about his wild journey into Bitcoin and his recent dive into leading the @blinkbtc wallet project. Lukas shares how he stumbled into Bitcoin years ago, learned some hard lessons during the 2017 bull market, and eventually became a hardcore Bitcoiner. We dive into the unique challenges of taking over Blink, a wallet that’s become a lifeline for Bitcoin circular economies around the world.

You’ll hear about how Blink started as a side project, why it’s such a critical tool for grassroots adoption, and the collaborative effort it took to keep it alive. From crazy investor calls to navigating legal hurdles, Lukas takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to steer a Bitcoin project with global impact.

We also chat about the broader mission of empowering communities through Bitcoin, the growing role of El Salvador in fostering Bitcoin innovation, and how this Bitcoin wallet is shaping up to become the ultimate tool for orange-pilling the world.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

- Mike

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Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:

0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - What Is Blink Wallet’s Role in Global Bitcoin Adoption?
2:27 - How Did Lukas Enter the Bitcoin Space and Join Blink Wallet?
4:55 - What Is the Plan B Conference in El Salvador All About?
6:23 - How Did Lukas Transition From Tech Startups to Bitcoin?
14:32 - How Did Bitcoin Circular Economies Inspire Blink Wallet?
17:02 - What’s the Backstory of Blink Wallet in El Salvador?
18:34 - How Did Lukas Take Over as Blink Wallet CEO?
23:54 - Why Is Blink Wallet Crucial for Bitcoin Circular Economies?
29:51 - How Did Blink Wallet Move Its Operations to Prospera?
36:24 - Why Did Blink Choose Prospera for Its New Legal Framework?
42:17 - What’s Next for Blink Wallet Under Its New Leadership?
45:13 - How Can Blink Wallet Empower Bitcoin Orange-Pilling Efforts?
48:06 - What Are Blink Wallet’s Latest Integrations and Innovations?
52:39 - How Did the Transition of Blink Wallet Impact Its Future?