Shone Anstey
Chairman and CEO of LQWD (Liquid/LQWD Technologies), an entrepreneur and engineer focused on Lightning Network infrastructure and the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, known for building Lightning nodes, channel management solutions, and projects like open-source Open Cure.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 59min
LQWD’s Strategy: Lightning Network and Bitcoin Treasury with Shone Anstey | SLP689
Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD and a Bitcoin veteran since 2011, shares his insights on the evolution of his company from a Lightning Network service provider to a Bitcoin treasury. He discusses the significance of the Lightning Network for instant transactions, strategies for Bitcoin accumulation, and the potential of Bitcoin to address global economic challenges. Anstey also highlights unique opportunities in the Canadian market and elucidates important metrics like mNAV and Sats per share for assessing treasury companies.
Mar 18, 2026 • 55min
How AI Agents and the Lightning Network are Transforming the Bitcoin Economy with Shone Anstey of LQWD
Shone Anstey, Chairman and CEO of LQWD and Lightning Network engineer, discusses how AI agents drive explosive demand for instant micropayments. Short takes cover why Lightning fits agentic machines, agent identity tied to onchain keys, AI-managed channel rebalancing, and new models for noncustodial Bitcoin treasury and digital credit.
Jun 5, 2025 • 38min
Canada's Bitcoin Treasury Company LQWD with Shone Anstey
Shone Anstey, Founder and CEO of LQWD Technologies, dives into the future of Bitcoin with a focus on the Lightning Network. He explains its ability to enable fast, low-cost transactions and the impact of increasing network usage. Shone also discusses his Bitcoin Treasury strategy and the distinct challenges between Canadian and U.S. Bitcoin markets. He provides fascinating insights on pricing bias and how to articulate Bitcoin's value to newcomers, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
