Control Your Data: How Bitcoin Is Powering the Future of Digital Identity - Mike Carson

<p><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/guide">DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE</a></p> <p>This free, 27-page resource includes:</p> <ul> <li>Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin</li> <li>Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with</li> <li>Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started</li> </ul> <p>Mike Carson, founder of Spaces Protocol, is revolutionizing digital identity with a decentralized system on Bitcoin that empowers user control. As the owner of Friendster.com, he’s planning a reboot to give users ownership of their data. Previously, Carson founded and exited Park.io, co-founded WizeHive, which hit $10 million in revenue and managed three ICANN-accredited registrars. An early Bitcoin advocate, he’s been active in the community since 2013, running one of the first Lightning nodes and pioneering real-world Bitcoin transactions.</p> <p>🌐 CONNECT WITH MIKE</p> <ul> <li><strong>𝕏</strong> X: <a href="https://x.com/ca98am79">@ca98am79 on X</a></li> <li>🌍 Website: <a href="https://spacesprotocol.org/">Mike 's Website</a></li> </ul> <p>🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH</p> <ul> <li>𝕏 X:<a href="https://twitter.com/joshuafriedeman">@joshuafriedeman</a></li> <li>🔗 LinkedIn:<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/joshuafriedeman">@joshuafriedeman</a></li> <li>📺 YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@joshuafriedeman?sub_confirmation=1">@joshuafriedeman</a></li> </ul> <p>TAKEAWAYS</p> <ul> <li>Mike Carson emphasizes the importance of decentralized identity, allowing users to own their names without third-party control.</li> <li>The Spaces Protocol offers a new approach to digital identity using Bitcoin, enabling user empowerment and data ownership.</li> <li>Early Bitcoin adopters, like Carson, see the potential for newcomers to still benefit from buying bitcoin today.</li> <li>Carson's experience with the Lightning Network illustrates the importance of being involved in emerging technologies early on.</li> <li>The auction system for names in the Spaces Protocol ensures fairness and prevents domain squatting by individuals.</li> <li>Understanding bitcoin's simplicity can help demystify it for those who are new.</li> </ul> <p>SHOW PARTNERS</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/strong-wealth">Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/velas-commerce">Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/guide">DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE</a></p>