The Only Social Media App You Need as a Bitcoiner w/ Matteo Pellegrini
"If you aren't paying for a product, then you are the product." Today on hosting Bitcoin, we sit down with Matteo Pellegrini, founder of the Orange Pill App, a social media platform for Bitcoiners with a monthly subscription. The Orange Pill App has a great interface, a great community, and an easy way to meet like-minded people in the industry. He walks us through his journey into Bitcoin and filling the social vacuum that the industry needed.
Hosting Bitcoin · Matteo Pellegrini, Beau Turner
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Show Notes
We dive into:
🔹 Why Matteo built Orange Pill App after a disappointing Bitcoin meetup experience
🔹 How a dating app concept inspired the world’s first geolocated Bitcoin-only social network
🔹 The wild trademark battle with a global telecom — and how he won without backing down
🔹 Why putting Orange Pill behind a paywall was the best decision he made
🔹 How the app protects privacy and builds real-world connections without tracking or ads
🔹 The offline-first philosophy behind creating high-signal, censorship-resistant relationships
🔹 How 535 copies of The Bitcoin Standard ended up in Congress — and may have sparked a bill to abolish the Fed
🔹 Matteo’s vision for a future where strong local Bitcoin communities can resist centralized control
This episode is a masterclass in conviction, creativity, and community building. Whether you’re a Bitcoin diehard or simply curious how to make meaningful real-life connections in a digital world, this conversation will expand your thinking.
🎙 Guest: Matteo Pellegrini
Follow Matteo on Twitter – https://twitter.com/mpeppe8
🌐 Connect via the Orange Pill App — the only social app built for Bitcoiners
https://www.orangepillapp.com/
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions
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