
new renaissance capital w/ frank corva
Frank Corva
Show overview
new renaissance capital w/ frank corva has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 40 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 52 min and 1h 15m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 20 episodes published. Published by Frank Corva.
From the publisher
<p>We cover Bitcoin adoption around the globe.</p>
Latest Episodes
View all 40 episodesThe Fight For Bitcoin Rights In South Africa w/ Hermann Vivier
Mostro: Building Censorship-Resistant P2P Bitcoin Trading on Nostr w/ Francisco Calderón
The Fight For Real Bitcoin Freedom w/ Hannah Rosenberg
On the Iran Conflict and Bitcoin in the Middle East w/ Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
S1 Ep 36How Bitcoin Helps in Cuba | Cómo Ayuda Bitcoin en Cuba
<p>Discover the innovative ways Bitcoin is being used in Cuba to overcome economic hurdles and empower local communities. Our guests, Forte and Catrya, co-founders of Cuba Bitcoin, provide a firsthand look at the technical projects they are working on and the importance of native language media in the Bitcoin space.</p> <p>Descubre las formas innovadoras en que se está utilizando Bitcoin en Cuba para superar obstáculos económicos y empoderar a las comunidades locales. Nuestros invitados, Forte y Catrya, ofrecen una visión de primera mano de los proyectos técnicos en los que están trabajando y de la importancia de los medios de comunicación en lengua nativa dentro del ecosistema de Bitcoin. </p> <p>From infrastructure development to community education, this episode covers the essential work being done to foster Bitcoin adoption in Cuba. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that exist within the Cuban Bitcoin ecosystem.</p> <p>Desde el desarrollo de infraestructuras hasta la educación comunitaria, este episodio aborda la labor esencial que se está llevando a cabo para fomentar la adopción de Bitcoin en Cuba. Descubre los desafíos y oportunidades únicos que existen dentro del ecosistema Bitcoin cubano.</p> <p>Guests | Invitados: </p> <p>Reyna Chicas - Bitcoin Training Coordinator at Mi Primer Bitcoin (Translator) </p> <p>Forte, Co-founder of Cuba Bitcoin </p> <p>Catrya, Co-founder of Cuba Bitcoin</p> <p>Host | Presentador: Frank Corva</p> <p>Timestamps: </p> <p>0:00 Highlights | Reflejos </p> <p>1:10 Introduction | Introducción </p> <p>6:10 What's happening in Cuba? | ¿Qué está pasando en Cuba? </p> <p>18:37 What's the solution for Cuba? | ¿Cuál es la solución para Cuba? </p> <p>26:57 Do Cubans want a U.S. intervention? | ¿Los cubanos quieren una intervención estadounidense? </p> <p>33:13 Can Bitcoin help Cubans? | ¿Puede Bitcoin ayudar a los cubanos? </p> <p>45:16 The History of Cuba Bitcoin & Mostro | La historia de Cuba Bitcoin y Mostro </p> <p>1:13:21 Mostro, Nostr-powered P2P Trading | Mostro, Negociación P2P con Nostr </p> <p>1:20:35 Teaching Bitcoin in Cuba | Enseñar Bitcoin en Cuba </p> <p>1:38:17 Follow Cuba Bitcoin, Mostro, Forte & Catrya | Siga Cuba Bitcoin, Mostro, Forte y Catrya</p> <h1 id="bitcoincubabitcoincubacryptotechnicalbitcoinbitcoineducationcommunitybuildingfinancialsovereigntybitcoinadoptioncubandevelopersbitcoinmediabitcoininspanishcomunidadlibertadlibertadoreseducacineducacionfinancieracomunismosocialismocapitalismodinerocriptocriptomonedasfinanzasbtcdiversityintechdiversitylatinamericacaribbeanamricalatinacaribe">Bitcoin #Cuba #BitcoinCuba #Crypto #TechnicalBitcoin #BitcoinEducation #CommunityBuilding #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinAdoption #CubanDevelopers #BitcoinMedia #BitcoinInSpanish #comunidad #libertad #libertadores #educación #educacionfinanciera #comunismo #socialismo #capitalismo #dinero #cripto #criptomonedas #finanzas #btc #diversityintech #diversity #latinamerica #caribbean #américalatina #caribe</h1>
S1 Ep 35Bitcoin as a Lifeline in Jamaica w/ Dread
<p>In this episode, Frank sits down with Dread, a developer, the founder of the Flash app, and just an all around incredible human being, sometimes referred to as "the Jamaican Bitcoiner," to discuss his incredible work on the ground following a devastating Category 5 hurricane in his home country. </p> <p>When traditional banks and Western Union locations were destroyed or offline, Dread and his team used the Bitcoin-powered Flash app to deliver immediate relief, care packages, and essential supplies to those in need. </p> <p>We dive deep into the creation of Flash, a fork of the Blink wallet tailored specifically for the Caribbean culture and economy. Dread explains his vision for "Project Island Resilience," which combines solar power, Starlink internet, and Bitcoin nodes to create community hubs that can withstand any future disaster. </p> <p>Timestamps for Audio:</p> <p>0:00 Highlight</p> <p>0:38 Intro from Frank</p> <p>2:06 Introduction</p> <p>3:35 The Hurricane Relief Effort in Jamaica</p> <p>6:18 How the Situation in Venezuela is Affecting Jamaica</p> <p>7:54 The Intense Reality of the Relief Effort in Jamaica</p> <p>10:31 Mobilizing a Relief Effort Team</p> <p>12:04 The Financial Infrastructure Impact after the Hurricane</p> <p>16:02 Jamaicans Turn to Bitchat</p> <p>18:31 Has Jamaica recovered?</p> <p>20:33 Prepping Jamaica for the Next Storm with Freedom Tech</p> <p>22:56 An Overview of the Flash App</p> <p>26:45 Dread's Bitcoin Developer Story</p> <p>31:22 Many in Jamaica Don't Have/Use a Bank Account</p> <p>33:59 Forking the Blink/Bitcoin Beach Wallet</p> <p>39:20 Are Jamaicans using Bitcoin?</p> <p>41:58 The Challenges of Building Open-Source Tech</p> <p>46:21 Dread's Hope for Jamaica</p> <p>51:23 Moving Forward with Bitcoin Adoption in Jamaica</p> <p>56:06 What's next for Flash and Jamaica's recovery effort?</p> <p>1:01:28 Where to Find Dread and Jamaica Relief Effort Info</p> <p>1:05:45 Outro </p> <p>Guest: Dread </p> <p>Host: Frank Corva</p> <p>Download Flash here: <a href="https://getflash.io/">https://getflash.io/</a></p> <p>Link to Forbes article mentioned in the intro: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/frankcorva/2025/11/20/jamaicas-first-native-bitcoin-app-is-helping-with-hurricane-relief/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/frankcorva/2025/11/20/jamaicas-first-native-bitcoin-app-is-helping-with-hurricane-relief/</a> </p> <h1 id="bitcoinjamaicahurricanereliefflashappemergencytechlightningnetworkfinancialsovereigntycaribbeanopensourcenosterbreezesdkprojectislandresiliencebitcoinrelieffintechcryptoaiddecentralizationmeshnetworkssolarbitcoinstarlinkjamaicanbitcoiner">Bitcoin #Jamaica #HurricaneRelief #FlashApp #EmergencyTech #LightningNetwork #FinancialSovereignty #Caribbean #OpenSource #Noster #BreezeSDK #ProjectIslandResilience #BitcoinRelief #FinTech #CryptoAid #Decentralization #MeshNetworks #SolarBitcoin #Starlink #JamaicanBitcoiner</h1>
S1 Ep 34Helping Open-Source Bitcoin Developers Thrive w/ Amiti Uttarwar
<p>In this episode of new renaissance capital, Frank sits down with Amiti Uttarwar, the first confirmed female Bitcoin Core developer and founder of Waye. Amiti discusses her transition from technical development to providing psychosocial support and executive coaching for open-source builders. We explore the "tyranny of permissionlessness" and why supporting the mental well-being of developers is critical for the long-term resilience of the Bitcoin ecosystem.</p> <p>Host: Frank Corva </p> <p>Guest: Amiti Uttarwar </p> <p>0:00 Cold Open </p> <p>0:28 Intro from Frank </p> <p>2:28 Introducing Amiti and Waye </p> <p>9:06 Amiti's Technical Background </p> <p>15:04 Defining Burnout </p> <p>18:58 Starting Waye </p> <p>28:43 The Importance of Diversity in Bitcoin </p> <p>39:40 The Shared Cognitive Burden of Working in Bitcoin </p> <p>49:35 Creating Space for People to Express Themselves </p> <p>51:53 Understand Your Deepest Why </p> <p>58:20 The 10x Mindset </p> <p>1:06:23 The Neuroscience behind Identity Shifts </p> <p>1:12:15 Overcoming Our Autopilot </p> <p>1:18:12 Final Thoughts from Amiti </p> <p>1:23:44 Outro </p> <h1 id="bitcoinopensourcementalhealthneuroscienceamiuturarbitcoincoredeveloperwellness10xmindsetfreedomtechburnoutcodingpsychologyblockchainp2pinnovationdiversityintechflowstatesolopreneurtechcoachingdecentralization">Bitcoin #OpenSource #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #AmiUturar #BitcoinCore #DeveloperWellness #10xMindset #FreedomTech #Burnout #Coding #Psychology #Blockchain #P2P #Innovation #DiversityInTech #FlowState #Solopreneur #TechCoaching #Decentralization</h1>
S1 Ep 33Bitcoin Mining and the Revitalization of Venezuela w/ Alessandro Cecere (El Sultán de Bitcoin)
<p>In this episode of new renaissance capital, Frank Corva sits down with Alessandro Cecere, better known as El Sultan de Bitcoin, on X to discuss the transformative potential of Bitcoin mining in Venezuela. Alessandro shares his journey of starting one of Latin America's first mining farms in 2013 and explains how the country's current energy crisis—characterized by a massive power deficit—can be solved through strategic partnerships with international Bitcoin miners. </p> <p>Host: Frank Corva </p> <p>Guest: Alessandro Cecere (El Sultán de Bitcoin) </p> <p>Timestamps: </p> <p>0:00 Cold open </p> <p>1:05 Intro </p> <p>2:13 Introducing Alejandro </p> <p>3:43 Mining Bitcoin in Venezuela in 2013 </p> <p>9:47 Are Venezuelans happy that Maduro was captured? </p> <p>13:01 Thoughts on Delcy Rodriguez </p> <p>14:18 The Relationship between Edmundo Gonzalez and María Machado </p> <p>15:25 The Importance of Military Power in Venezuela </p> <p>17:30 How Bitcoin Mining Helps Venezuela's Grid </p> <p>24:14 How Oil and Gas Miners Can Benefit from Bitcoin Mining </p> <p>27:00 An Overview of Alessandro's Recent Bitcoin Mining Article </p> <p>33:54 Public and Private Bitcoin Miners Welcome </p> <p>39:45 Working with Luxor on the Ground in Venezuela </p> <p>44:45 Will Bitcoin mining help everyday Venezuelans? </p> <p>48:38 Support for Bitcoin Mining Operations </p> <p>51:06 When will Venezuela's economy be fixed? </p> <p>1:00:44 Venezuelans Are Optimistic </p> <p>1:02:47 Conclusion </p> <p>1:04:20 Outro </p> <h1 id="bitcoinbitcoinminingvenezuelacryptoenergymacroeconomicsminingmaduroelsultanluxorhashrateeconomicsinfrastructurecleanenergysouthamericabitcoin2026newrenaissancecapitalgeopoliticsoilandgasflaregas">Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #Venezuela #Crypto #Energy #Macroeconomics #Mining #Maduro #ElSultan #Luxor #Hashrate #Economics #Infrastructure #CleanEnergy #SouthAmerica #Bitcoin2026 #NewRenaissanceCapital #Geopolitics #OilAndGas #FlareGas</h1>
S1 Ep 32Bitcoin as a Catalyst for Change in Kenya: The Story of Afribit Kibera w/ Ronnie Mdawida
<p>In this episode, we travel to Nairobi, Kenya to learn about Afribit Kibera, a project proving that Bitcoin is more than just a financial asset — it's a tool for social and environmental reform.</p> <p>Afribit co-founder Ronnie Mdawida details how they have integrated Bitcoin into waste collection groups, women’s upcycling initiatives, and even motorcycle taxi (boda boda) licenses.</p> <p>By creating a circular Bitcoin economy, Kibera residents are keeping value within their community and building a brighter future.</p> <p>Host: Frank Corva</p> <p>Guest: Ronnie Mdawida</p> <p>For more on Afribit: <a href="https://www.afribit.africa/">https://www.afribit.africa/</a></p> <p>To donate to Afribit: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/afribitkibera">https://geyser.fund/project/afribitkibera</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Hook</p> <p>0:35 Lead-in from Frank</p> <p>4:09 Introduction: Ronnie Mdawida & Afribit Kibera</p> <p>6:06 Afribit's Work in Kibera: Waste Management, Incentivized Learning & Onboarding Merchants</p> <p>16:05 Tando: A Bitcoin Lightning Network App That Enables M-PESA Payments</p> <p>17:55 Bitcoin Catalyzing Behavioral Change</p> <p>19:52 A History of Ronnie's Work in Kibera</p> <p>25:45 The Ubuntu System</p> <p>27:21 Banking the Unbanked with Bitcoin</p> <p>34:06 Afribit's Plan Beyond Bitcoin</p> <p>42:09 The BBC Covers Afribit</p> <p>49:35 The Challenges of Running Afribit</p> <p>1:05:35 Fedi's SateNet</p> <p>1:09:53 Afribit's Victories</p> <p>1:16:55 Conclusion</p> <p>1:20:07 Final Words from Frank</p> <h1 id="bitcoinkenyanairobikiberaafribitfinancialinclusionlightningnetworkbitcoinafricabankingtheunbankednairobicryptoeducationmachankurafedicirculareconomybitcoinstoriessatshumanrightsblockchainafricagrassrootssocialimpactdigitalsovereignty">Bitcoin #Kenya #Nairobi #Kibera #Afribit #FinancialInclusion #LightningNetwork #BitcoinAfrica #BankingTheUnbanked #Nairobi #CryptoEducation #Machankura #Fedi #CircularEconomy #BitcoinStories #Sats #HumanRights #BlockchainAfrica #Grassroots #SocialImpact #DigitalSovereignty</h1>
S1 Ep 31nrc31 | Bitcoin and Freedom Tech in Iran with Ziya Sadr & Frank Corva
<p>In this powerful reboot of the new renaissance capital show, we are joined by Ziya Sadr, a prominent Iranian Bitcoin and Freedom Tech educator who shares his harrowing first-hand account of the 2022 protests. Ziya discusses his time in detainment, the industrial-scale violence used by the regime, and why millions of Iranians are now at a breaking point due to decades of economic mismanagement and currency collapse.</p> <p>We dive deep into how technology like Bitcoin, Starlink, and Samourai Wallet are serving as vital lifelines for people living under extreme censorship. Ziya explains why privacy isn't just a preference but a survival mechanism in Iran, and he offers a direct call to action for the international community to support those fighting for their lives on the ground.</p> <p>Host: Frank Corva</p> <p>Guest: Ziya Sadr</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Introduction</p> <p>4:47 Ziya's Background</p> <p>6:10 Ziya's Time In Prison In Iran</p> <p>8:57 Currency Collapse In Iran</p> <p>22:37 Teaching Bitcoin To Iranians</p> <p>32:36 What Percentage Of Iranians Want The Regime Gone?</p> <p>35:38 These Protests In Iran Were Different</p> <p>46:15 Where Does Iran Go From Here?</p> <p>50:54 Iranians Asking For Trump To Intervene</p> <p>59:28 What Can Bitcoiners Do To Help?</p> <p>1:06:47 Using Samourai Wallet In Iran</p> <p>1:12:25 Where To Follow Ziya / Conclusion</p> <p>You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</p> <h1 id="bitcoiniranfreedomtechziyasadrhumanrightsprivacystarlinkcryptorevolutiondigitalfreedombitcoineducationsamouraiwalleteconomiccrisisanticensorshiptechliteracynewrenaissancecapitalbitcoinglobalfinancialsovereigntyiranprotestsblockchainforgood">Bitcoin #Iran #FreedomTech #ZiyaSadr #HumanRights #Privacy #Starlink #Crypto #Revolution #DigitalFreedom #BitcoinEducation #SamouraiWallet #EconomicCrisis #AntiCensorship #TechLiteracy #NewRenaissanceCapital #BitcoinGlobal #FinancialSovereignty #IranProtests #BlockchainForGood</h1>
S1 Ep 30nrc30 | Keeping P2P trading alive in Nigeria with Tochi Onyiah of NoOnes
<p>Tochi Onyiah is doing her part to continue to give Nigerians access to P2P trading via NoOnes — despite the Nigerian governments crackdown on such services.</p> <p>Inflation in Nigeria is rampant and being able to access bitcoin and stablecoins in such an environment is vital for those looking to preserve the value of their labor in a harsh economic environment.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview!</p> <p>Follow Tochi and NoOnes on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @tochionyiah @noonesapp @noonesafrica</p> <p>Instagram: @tochi_onyiah</p> <p>Use NoOnes for P2P trading: <a href="https://noones.com/">https://noones.com/</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:39 Intro music</p> <p>0:53 Introduction</p> <p>3:30 Currency devaluation of the Naira</p> <p>10:04 P2P explanation</p> <p>11:11 Nigeria tries to stop crypto exchanges from operating in the country</p> <p>16:38 How did Nigerians react to the eNaira, a CBDC?</p> <p>20:59 Crackdown on in-person P2P trading?</p> <p>23:50 NoOnes continues to serve customers in Nigeria?</p> <p>27:44 Bitcoin is unstoppable / Bitcoin P2P traders are unstoppable</p> <p>28:24 Outro Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: Personal — npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h</p> <p>new renaissance capital —npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 29nrc29 | How to find your place in the Bitcoin industry with Flo Montoya
<p>Flo Montoya works with Love Is Bitcoin and Panties for Bitcoin, but it took her a minute to find her place(s) in the Bitcoin industry.</p> <p>Flo is classically trained as an artist, but when she realized it was difficult to find work in this field, she learned how to do marketing via social media and applied her artistic skills via this avenue.</p> <p>We discuss this, how Flo's family members were actually the ones who taught her about Bitcoin and other topics in the interview.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>-</p> <p>At new renaissance capital, we partner with Trezor — makers of the first crypto hardware wallet — to help you secure your bitcoin (BTC).</p> <p>Purchase a Trezor Model One: <a href="https://affil.trezor.io/SHT2">https://affil.trezor.io/SHT2</a></p> <p>Puchase a Trezor Model T: <a href="https://affil.trezor.io/SHT9">https://affil.trezor.io/SHT9</a></p> <p>-</p> <p>Follow Flo, Love Is Bitcoin and Panties for Bitcoin on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @flomontoya_ @LoveIsBitcoin21 @PantiesBitcoin</p> <p>Love Is Bitcoin on Nostr: npub1kwcatqynqmry9d78a8cpe7d882wu3vmrgcmhvdsayhwqjf7mp25qpqf3xx</p> <p>Buy Flo's art here: <a href="https://ungovernable.store/">https://ungovernable.store/</a></p> <p>Check out the websites for Love Is Bitcoin and Panties for Bitcoin:</p> <p>Love Is Bitcoin: <a href="https://loveisbitcoin.com/">https://loveisbitcoin.com/</a></p> <p>Panties for Bitcoin: <a href="https://www.pantiesforbitcoin.com/">https://www.pantiesforbitcoin.com/</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:35 Intro music</p> <p>0:50 Introduction</p> <p>2:36 Flo's art, an homage to HODLers</p> <p>4:51 The macroeconomic situation in Chile</p> <p>8:36 How to Chileans get bitcoin?</p> <p>11:28 Bitcoin: A family affair</p> <p>15:12 Teachable moment: The Blocksize War</p> <p>17:28 Women in Bitcoin (and more on Flo's Bitcoin family)</p> <p>21:49 Love Is Bitcoin / We all have a role to play</p> <p>27:35 The story of Panties for Bitcoin</p> <p>29:52 Be the Bitcoin person for whatever you do</p> <p>30:57 The Bitcoin halving party in Santorini</p> <p>32:50 Chile is really far from Bitcoin conferences</p> <p>33:42 Contribute to the Bitcoin Renaissance</p> <p>35:09 Where to find Flo online</p> <p>36:00 Final thoughts</p> <p>36:39 Flo's victories in her Bitcoin journey</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr:</p> <p>Personal — npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h</p> <p>new renaissance capital —npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 28nrc28 | Can the Próspera + Bitcoin model save Honduras? Zussel Abigail Ramos thinks so.
<p>Zussel is a resident of Próspera — a start-up city located in Honduras — who lives on a bitcoin standard and teaches Bitcoin through Amity Age — the oldest Bitcoin education program in Central America.</p> <p>And based on my conversation with Zussel, her life seems pretty good!</p> <p>So, can this city in which taxes are low and personal freedoms are high combined with bitcoin being legal tender become a model for the rest of Honduras?</p> <p>This is the big question, and Zussel's answer is "yes."</p> <p>Check out the interview and leave a comment if you think Zussel is onto something.</p> <p>Follow Zussel, Próspera and Amity Age on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @itszussel @Prosperahn @AmityAge</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zussel-abigail-ramos-758242178/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zussel-abigail-ramos-758242178/</a></p> <p>Check out the websites for Próspera and Amity Age:</p> <p>Próspera: <a href="https://www.prospera.co/">https://www.prospera.co/</a></p> <p>Amity Age: <a href="https://www.amityage.com/">https://www.amityage.com/</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:25 Intro music</p> <p>0:40 Introduction</p> <p>2:28 Why do Hondurans speak such good English?</p> <p>3:51 What part of Honduras is Zussel from?</p> <p>4:11 What is Próspera?</p> <p>7:59 Próspera: A (literal) pirate island</p> <p>9:30 Próspera + Bitcoin</p> <p>12:56 Balaji's visit to Próspera</p> <p>14:30 Paying taxes in bitcoin</p> <p>19:53 The inception of Amity Age, Central America's 1st Bitcoin education center</p> <p>25:09 What is Students for Liberty and Libertarianism?</p> <p>34:20 Libertarians in the US and libertarians in Latin America</p> <p>37:05 Libertarianism in the Information Age</p> <p>39:50 Próspera offers better opportunities for Hondurans</p> <p>45:05 Are Hondurans being exploited in Próspera?</p> <p>52:46 Where to find Zussel, Próspera and Amity Age online</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: Personal — npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h new renaissance capital — npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 27nrc27 | The importance of free and open societies with Jorge Jraissati
<p>Some of us take for granted the fact that we can speak freely, transact with who we please and pursue our dreams.</p> <p>Others — like Jorge Jraissati, who had to flee his home country of Venezuela for fear of persecution — understand very well that certain freedoms are not a given and that we must fight to establish and preserve them.</p> <p>And this is what he does as Director of Alumni for Liberty, a branch of Students for Liberty, which promotes the ideals of Classical Liberalism around the globe.</p> <p>Through both Alumni for Liberty and his work as a researcher, lecturer and writer, Jorge works to spread the message of free minds and free markets.</p> <p>His recent efforts include educating government officials, policymakers and international regulators of how important Bitcoin is to activists around the world.</p> <p>We discuss this and much more in the interview.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Jorge, Alumni for Liberty and Students for Liberty on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @JraissatiJorge @AFLiberty_ @sfliberty</p> <p>Instagram: @jraissatijorge @sfliberty @afliberty</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgejraissati/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgejraissati/</a></p> <p>Timesstamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>1:08 Intro music</p> <p>1:23 Introduction</p> <p>4:08 Students for Liberty</p> <p>6:41 Life in Venezuela under the Chávez and Maduro Regimes</p> <p>11:02 Why do people like Chávez come to power and can democracy return to Venezuela?</p> <p>19:27 Why do well-intentioned people feel that Socialism is the only just form of government?</p> <p>32:17 Politicians can change (Banking as a second type of police)</p> <p>42:44 Jorge's victories</p> <p>50:01 Where to find Jorge online / Outro</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr:</p> <p>Personal — npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h</p> <p>new renaissance capital — npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 26nrc26 | Teaching Bitcoin from the heart with Dea Rezkitha
<p>After years of teaching people about Bitcoin, organizing the Indonesia Bitcoin conference, and working for a Bitcoin company (Fedi), she's learned that you have to speak from your heart when you explain Bitcoin to people if you want them to grasp it.</p> <p>In our interview, we discuss this in greater detail as well as the macroeconomic situation in Indonesia and how even the Indonesian crypto "gamblers" are starting to look at bitcoin as something different than all other crypto assets.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Dea on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @dearezkitha</p> <p>Nostr: npub1h88z7vfm7mnaz94gn2p2a5psaduzkphrf2pndtxa4xvsd6zpzg8qajhqta</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dearezkitha/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dearezkitha/</a></p> <p>Check out Kelas Bitcoin: <a href="https://kelasbitcoin.com/">https://kelasbitcoin.com/</a></p> <p>Timesstamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>1:45 Intro music</p> <p>2:00 Introduction</p> <p>6:01 How Dea found Bitcoin</p> <p>10:22 The macroeconomic situation in Indonesia</p> <p>14:07 Inflation hedges, crypto and Bitcoin in Indonesia</p> <p>21:39 Organizing the Indonesian Bitcoin Conference</p> <p>30:46 What is a Fedimint?</p> <p>36:46 What can Fedi do?</p> <p>39:15 The challenges of Bitcoin education</p> <p>45:07 Outro / Where to find Dea</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 25nrc25 | Heritage Falodun is doing big things with Bitcoin in Africa's biggest country — Nigeria
<p>Heritage Falodun is doing big things with Bitcoin in Africa's biggest country (by population size) — Nigeria.</p> <p>From helping businesses make remittance payments with Bitcoin and stablecoins through his company DigiOats to educating the Nigerian populace about Bitcoin to doing his part to increase the amount of Bitcoin mining happening in Nigeria, he's on his mission to grow the Bitcoin network in Nigeria.</p> <p>In this interview, he thoroughly details his efforts and explains how Bitcoin and stablecoins are solving real world problems in real time in Africa.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Heritage on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @herrytheeagle</p> <p>Nostr: npub1s7xkezkzlfvya6ce6cuhzwswtxqm787pwddk2395pt9va4ulzjjszuz67p</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heritagefalodun/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heritagefalodun/</a></p> <p>Check out DigiOats: <a href="https://digioats.io/">https://digioats.io/</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:32 Intro music</p> <p>0:47 Introduction</p> <p>2:59 The macroeconomic situation in Nigeria</p> <p>4:58 Nigeria as a top P2P crypto trading country</p> <p>11:03 Tether (USDT) is the most trusted stablecoin in Africa</p> <p>12:13 The the failure of the eNaira, Nigeria's CBDC</p> <p>20:34 Heritage's role in the Bitcoin/crypto space</p> <p>28:32 How DigiOats works 34:59 Meeting people where they are</p> <p>41:51 The benefits of Bitcoin mining</p> <p>48:58 Final thoughts</p> <p>54:43 Outro</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</p>
S1 Ep 24nrc24 | Lessons from Lebanon with Sooly Kobayashi
<p>"We're all Lebanese. Most just don't know it yet."</p> <p>This is how Jan 3 founder Samson Mow responded to a tweet thread on the economic situation in Lebanon from Sooly Kobayashi — a consultant, entrepreneur and investor in the Bitcoin space.</p> <p>What Mow was insinuating was that the fiat system is going to catch up with all of us eventually — that we'll all see our lives financially upended, just as the Lebanese currently are, because of excess money printing and poor fiscal policy.</p> <p>Luckily for Lebanon, they have citizens like Sooly who are investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem so to make it more accessible to the Lebanese and to many in the Global South who will benefit from access to it.</p> <p>In our interview, we discuss the macroeconomic situation in Lebanon, what Bitcoin adoption there looks like and why Bitcoin is Sooly's ikigai.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Sooly on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @Sooly_Kobayashi</p> <p>Nostr: npub1hzz35pkl67w53lpj2g62zh56g63j5zvz4q3m2nxlsfg5hxcjpwssaynqel</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sooly/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sooly/</a></p> <p>Check out Sooly's Linktree page: <a href="https://linktr.ee/Sooly">https://linktr.ee/Sooly</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:46 Intromusic</p> <p>1:01 Introduction</p> <p>2:50 What's happening in Lebanon?</p> <p>12:41 Is there Bitcoin adoption in Lebanon?</p> <p>19:34 Challenges for the Lebanese</p> <p>24:50 Why Bitcoin adopting will be difficult in Lebanon</p> <p>27:33 We're All Lebanese</p> <p>31:31 Investing in Bitcoin companies that solve problems in the Global South</p> <p>38:37 The Spot Bitcoin ETFs</p> <p>45:42 Bitcoin as ikigai</p> <p>51:03 Outro / Where to find Sooly</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 23nrc23 | Bitcoin: A labor of love, with Loïc Kassamoto
<p>Like many in the Bitcoin space, Loïc does a lot of work for free.</p> <p>And he does it because he's driven by his passion for Bitcoin and how it can help people.</p> <p>In this interview, Loïc shares some details about the work he does in the Bitcoin space — from onboarding restaurants to hosting a conference to building a Bitcoin Lightning exchange called Flash.</p> <p>Loïc is the Bitcoin point person for Benin, and the citizens of his country are lucky to have him.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview!</p> <p>Follow Loïc on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @LoicBTC</p> <p>Check out some of Loïc's writing: <a href="https://bitcoinkits.xyz/Bitcoin-Kits-d33777efb2aa4a5dbfea1687691c29da">https://bitcoinkits.xyz/Bitcoin-Kits-d33777efb2aa4a5dbfea1687691c29da</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:40 Intro music</p> <p>0:55 Introduction</p> <p>2:13 Loic introduces himself</p> <p>3:21 Why is Bitcoin useful to the people of Benin?</p> <p>6:14 The challenges of explaining the nature of money / Bitcoin</p> <p>9:30 Working for free</p> <p>12:28 Are circular economies developing in Benin?</p> <p>14:01 Why is Bitcoin adoption lower in Francophone Africa?</p> <p>17:04 The CFA Franc</p> <p>20:45 Solutions for high fees on the Bitcoin</p> <p>22:08 Flash, a Bitcoin exchange Loic helped build</p> <p>27:48 What motivates Loic?</p> <p>35:19 When did the government of Benin change their stance on Bitcoin?</p> <p>38:31 Final thoughts / call to action</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p> <p>Google Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @frankcorva @newrencap</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p> <h1 id="bitcoinafricabeninmoneyfinanceeconomicstechnologytechfreedomtechfrancophoneinflationcfafranccryptocryptocurrency">bitcoin #africa #benin #money #finance #economics #technology #tech #freedomtech #francophone #inflation #cfafranc #crypto #cryptocurrency</h1>
S1 Ep 22nrc22 | Shaping the narrative around Bitcoin & human rights w/ Lyudmyla Kozlovska & Kasia Szczypska
<p>Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Katarzyna (Kasia) Szczypska are freedom fighters.</p> <p>They serve as President and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Open Dialogue Foundation, an organization that works to free political prisoners in former Soviet states, helps deliver aid to Ukraine and supports independent mothers in Poland.</p> <p>The organization also educates global policy makers about the importance of Bitcoin and the role it plays in upholding human rights.</p> <p>The work that Lyudmyla and Kasia do is not for the faint of heart, and they need your support.</p> <p>Take a listen to what they have to say, and consider where you might be able to lend a hand to support their efforts.</p> <p>Follow Lyudmyla, Kasia and the Open Dialogue Foundation on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @LyudaKozlovska @KSzczypska @ODFoundation</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCx_j9YaIwfTcUaV559YtNBA">@odfoundation</a></p> <p>Check out and donate to The Open Dialogue Foundation: <a href="https://en.odfoundation.eu/">https://en.odfoundation.eu/</a></p> <p>Help the open dialogue combat financial exclusion: <a href="https://en.odfoundation.eu/projects-and-campaigns/combating-financial-exclusion-and-work-of-btc-coalition/">https://en.odfoundation.eu/projects-and-campaigns/combating-financial-exclusion-and-work-of-btc-coalition/</a></p> <p>Donate to the Open Dialogue Foundations's "Defend PoW" campaign to help them defend Proof of Work (Bitcoin mining) with European regulators: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/defendpow">https://geyser.fund/project/defendpow</a></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:36 Intro music</p> <p>0:50 Frank's introduction</p> <p>2:59 Lyudmyla introduces herself explains what she does</p> <p>9:00 Kasia introduces herself</p> <p>12:40 Lyudmyla discusses being de-banked</p> <p>20:59 Kasia on personal and financial freedom</p> <p>27:39 What is the FATF?</p> <p>32:25 Different attacks on Bitcoin</p> <p>35:43 The importance of shaping the Bitcoin narrative</p> <p>40:58 The biggest accomplishments and challenges of the Open Dialogue Foundation</p> <p>48:19 What is happening in Ukraine?</p> <p>54:10 What if Russia brought its style of governance to a neighboring US country?</p> <p>58:18 Kasia recounts her experience in Ghana</p> <p>1:02:03 Final thoughts from Lyudmyla</p> <p>1:04:15 Final thoughts from Kasia</p> <p>1:05:21 Outro Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p> <p>Google Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @newrencap @frankcorva</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>
S1 Ep 21nrc21 | Only Lions Need Apply with Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes
<p>Ray Youssef is a Bitcoin superhero.</p> <p>With big heart and tremendous stature, Ray — CEO of the peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform, NoOnes — is looking to empower leaders in The Global South.</p> <p>Originally from Africa himself, Ray believes that tremendous potential on the verge of being unlocked not just in Africa, but in Latin America and SE Asia, as well.</p> <p>And according to Ray, there's no time to waste in bring his vision to life.</p> <p>Enjoy our interview with this legend in the Bitcoin space!</p> <p>Follow Ray on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @RayCivKit</p> <p>Nostr: npub1vtlqystr2056cqvuy8uehq5g757362029krqv5axw6gdw37kunkq7ajrhd</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-youssef-683b20a1/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-youssef-683b20a1/</a></p> <p>Check out NoOnes: <a href="https://noones.com/">https://noones.com/</a></p> <p>Timestamps</p> <p>0:00 Cold open</p> <p>0:59 Intro music</p> <p>1:13 Introduction</p> <p>2:38 Bitcoin in Egypt</p> <p>3:33 Why focus on peer-to-peer technologies?</p> <p>9:51 How do we catalyze people to act?</p> <p>17:02 How to rejuvenate when you're a leader</p> <p>23:00 Africa by bus</p> <p>33:07 Building the team at NoOnes</p> <p>39:50 Bullish education and true leadership</p> <p>44:03 The Global South will break away</p> <p>47:05 What will Bitcoin be?</p> <p>52:18 Final thoughts from Ray</p> <p>56:53 Where to find Ray</p> <p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p> <p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p> <p>Google Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQ3ODYyNi9yc3M</a></p> <p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p> <p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://www.frankcorva.substack.com">https://www.frankcorva.substack.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p>X (Twitter): @newrencap @frankcorva</p> <p>Nostr: npub1sdpauejw5f7nefagw62d2943p7p326xpvmgvmhc2tlvshalzwngq465vnh</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-corva/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p>