Stephan Livera Podcast Will Stablecoins help in Bitcoin adoption? with Gareth Grobler | SLP726
Feb 25, 2026
Gareth Grobler, co-founder of Layerz Wallet and Bitcoin-focused builder, mixes multi-layer wallet design with stablecoin integration. He discusses using stablecoins as a bridge to Bitcoin. Short takes cover Lightning and other layer-two tech, onboarding flows, UI choices, and tackling cross-network complexity to simplify crypto for everyday users.
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One Wallet For All Bitcoin Layer Twos
- Layerz Wallet aggregates many Bitcoin layer‑2s into one interface so users avoid multiple wallets and silos.
- Gareth lists Lightning, Liquid, Stacks, Rootstock, Spark, Arc, RGB, Citria and Botanics as supported examples and stresses agnostic choice.
Make Wallets Grow With The User
- Design onboarding to let wallets grow with users from noob to power user by enabling features progressively.
- Gareth says the wallet focuses heavily on onboarding then unlocks toggles and advanced options as users learn.
Stablecoin Layer Auto Swaps To Local USD
- Layerz implements a stablecoin layer that auto‑swaps incoming stablecoins into a local Liquid USD by default.
- Users can override defaults to route received stablecoins to specific networks like Rootstock or keep them on origin chain.