Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Robert Rhodin, CEO of KeychainX AG, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s self-custody model has created both freedom and risk — and how innovative recovery solutions could help reclaim over $100 billion in lost crypto wallets worldwide.Founded in Switzerland in 2017, KeychainX is a crypto recovery company specializing in retrieving access to lost or locked digital wallets. The company is also developing a patent-pending keyless crypto wallet using geolocation and biometric authentication — a breakthrough that blends Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos with next-generation user security and social recovery mechanisms. Robert shares stories from real recovery cases, insights into wallet vulnerabilities, and the technology shaping safer self-custody for millions of Bitcoin and crypto users.💡 In this episode:• How KeychainX helps recover lost Bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallets• The balance between decentralization, privacy, and security in self-custody• Robert Rhodin’s insights on hacks, bugs, and the psychology of crypto loss• How biometric and keyless wallet technology could change crypto security• The growing need for secure recovery options in a $100B lost asset market🎧 A fascinating exploration of Bitcoin wallet recovery, crypto security innovation, and how KeychainX is pioneering solutions to make digital asset ownership both private and recoverable.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: KeychainX – The Swiss-based crypto recovery service helping users reclaim lost Bitcoin and digital assets through cutting-edge wallet recovery and keyless security innovation.

Joffrey Dalet, founder and CEO of Exotic Markets, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, Solana, and DeFi innovation are transforming the world of structured financial products and democratizing access to complex investment strategies.Exotic Markets is a DeFi platform built on the Solana blockchain, designed to offer the most flexible structured products protocol in decentralized finance. By providing payoffs based on baskets of tokens, trading ranges, accumulators, and capital preservation strategies, Exotic Markets bridges traditional finance sophistication with blockchain accessibility — all inspired by Bitcoin’s mission of open, permissionless financial systems.💡 In this episode:• How Exotic Markets brings structured products to DeFi and Solana• The connection between Bitcoin’s open finance model and modern DeFi banking• Joffrey Dalet’s vision for advanced crypto investment tools• How structured products can enhance risk management for DeFi users• The future of multi-asset payoffs, blockchain derivatives, and yield innovation🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on DeFi banking, Solana’s growing ecosystem, and how Exotic Markets is pioneering next-generation structured financial products in the decentralized economy.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Exotic Markets – The DeFi structured products platform on Solana, delivering innovative payoffs and yield opportunities for the decentralized finance era.

Mario Gomez Lozada, CEO of PowerTrade, and Richard, Head of Trading & Risk, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explain how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are reshaping crypto options trading through the use of automated market makers (AMMs) and intelligent trading infrastructure.PowerTrade is a next-generation crypto options platform designed to make professional-grade trading simple, fast, and accessible. With as little as $1 USD, users can enter the options market using an intuitive interface that delivers better pricing, lower margins, and enhanced risk management — powered by AMM technology. The team discusses how Bitcoin’s decentralized foundation continues to inspire new financial tools that democratize trading and empower retail and institutional users alike.💡 In this episode:• How automated market makers (AMMs) optimize liquidity in crypto options• The role of Bitcoin and blockchain in transforming derivatives trading• Insights from the PowerTrade team on risk management and market efficiency• How user-friendly crypto trading platforms drive global Bitcoin adoption• The future of decentralized trading and automated liquidity protocols🎧 A smart and engaging conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on modern trading systems, AMM innovation, and how PowerTrade is simplifying access to complex crypto financial instruments.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: PowerTrade – The easy-to-use crypto options platform empowering traders to maximize ROI with automated market makers, low margins, and intuitive design.

Anish Mohammed, co-founder and CTO of Panther Protocol, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s privacy principles are evolving through zero-knowledge technology to enhance the safety and confidentiality of DeFi transactions.Panther Protocol is an end-to-end privacy platform for decentralized finance, providing users with fully collateralized, privacy-enhancing digital assets. Using zkSNARK cryptography and crypto-economic incentives, Panther enables users to conduct secure, compliant, and private DeFi activity — all while maintaining transparency where necessary.With over 20 years of experience in security, cryptography, and blockchain architecture, Anish shares insights from his work as an early Ripple advisor, Ethereum orange paper reviewer, and now as a leader building privacy infrastructure for the next era of DeFi and Bitcoin-compatible ecosystems.💡 In this episode:• How Panther Protocol integrates privacy with DeFi through zkSNARKs• Why Bitcoin’s principles of security and autonomy inspire privacy innovation• Anish Mohammed’s experience in cryptography and blockchain development• How zero-knowledge proofs protect DeFi users without sacrificing transparency• The future of privacy, compliance, and scalability in decentralized finance🎧 A fascinating deep dive into Bitcoin’s influence on privacy-first DeFi, zkSNARK cryptography, and how Panther Protocol is creating a secure bridge between transparency and user protection in Web3.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Panther Protocol – The end-to-end privacy protocol for DeFi, leveraging zkSNARK technology to deliver confidential, compliant blockchain transactions.

Asaf Naim, co-founder and CEO of Kirobo, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin’s trustless foundation is inspiring a safer, more accessible future for decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative blockchain security solutions.Kirobo is a decentralized application developer focused on DeFi safety, transaction recovery, and usability, building tools that make decentralized finance as intuitive as online banking. With $5 million in funding from DigiMax and two grants from the Israeli Innovation Authority, Kirobo is pioneering blockchain safety mechanisms that protect users from common transaction errors — while preserving the decentralized integrity of the system.Asaf explains how Bitcoin’s principles of transparency and autonomy guide Kirobo’s mission to create a safety net for DeFi users, reducing risk while encouraging mass adoption across global markets.💡 In this episode:• How Kirobo is enhancing safety and usability in DeFi• The connection between Bitcoin’s trustless model and blockchain security• Asaf Naim’s insights on user protection and crypto accessibility• How innovation in DeFi tooling can accelerate mainstream adoption• The role of blockchain transparency in building financial confidence🎧 A timely discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on DeFi safety, user-focused blockchain innovation, and how Kirobo is making decentralized finance secure and scalable for everyone.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Kirobo – Developing secure, user-friendly decentralized applications to make DeFi safer, smarter, and more accessible for everyday users.

Derek Yoo, CEO of PureStake | Bitcoin, Moonbeam & Powering Cross-Chain Smart Contracts on Polkadot | Bitcoin.com Interviews🧾 Optimised DescriptionDerek Yoo, CEO of PureStake and creator of the Moonbeam Network, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles inspired the development of Moonbeam, a powerful Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform built on Polkadot.Moonbeam enables developers to build natively interoperable decentralized applications (dApps) across blockchains, allowing seamless connectivity between Ethereum, Polkadot, and other networks. Derek explains how Moonbeam’s smart contract interoperability simplifies deployment for developers while expanding user access across multiple ecosystems — advancing the Web3 vision of an open, connected blockchain world.💡 In this episode:• How Moonbeam bridges Ethereum and Polkadot ecosystems• The influence of Bitcoin’s open architecture on interoperability and decentralization• Derek Yoo’s insights on multi-chain development and Web3 innovation• How Moonriver on Kusama accelerates ecosystem testing and adoption• The future of cross-chain DeFi, NFTs, and scalable blockchain infrastructure🎧 A technical and insightful discussion on Bitcoin’s legacy in blockchain interoperability, smart contract innovation, and how Moonbeam is connecting ecosystems to create a unified Web3 experience.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Moonbeam Network – The Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Polkadot, enabling cross-chain dApp development and seamless blockchain connectivity.

Daniel Satchkov, inventor of Bastyon, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin’s decentralized foundation is inspiring the next generation of censorship-resistant social media platforms built for privacy, transparency, and user empowerment.Bastyon.com is an open-source, decentralized social network that operates without central servers, ensuring that control remains in the hands of its users. Built on the Bitcoin foundation and powered by Pocketcoin (PKOIN) — a Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrency — Bastyon rewards both content creators and node operators, creating a self-sustaining digital ecosystem. Daniel explains how Bastyon embodies Bitcoin’s original ethos of decentralization and freedom, allowing people to communicate and share content even when traditional domains are blocked.💡 In this episode:• How Bastyon brings Bitcoin’s decentralization to social media• The power of open-source and censorship-resistant communication• Daniel Satchkov’s insights on free speech, privacy, and blockchain governance• How Pocketcoin (PKOIN) supports creators and network operators• Why decentralized platforms are essential for the future of digital freedom🎧 A thought-provoking discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on social media, open-source development, and how Bastyon is redefining free expression through blockchain innovation.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Bastyon.com – The Bitcoin-powered, open-source social media platform promoting decentralization, censorship resistance, and user-owned communication.

Myrtle Anne Ramos, co-founder and CEO of PlaceWar, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3 gaming are shaping the future of metaverse culture, digital ownership, and play-to-earn economies.PlaceWar is a decentralized, strategic play-to-earn game universe built on a multi-chain infrastructure that combines artillery-style gameplay, user creativity, and community-driven world-building. Players battle, build, and form alliances to shape the in-game world — a metaverse that mirrors the collaborative, decentralized spirit of Bitcoin’s open ecosystem. Myrtle shares how blockchain technology is driving new cultural movements where gaming, DeFi, and NFTs merge into a single interactive digital economy.💡 In this episode:• How PlaceWar blends gaming, NFTs, and metaverse interaction• The connection between Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos and play-to-earn systems• Myrtle Anne Ramos’ vision for gamified internet culture in Web3• The future of user-generated worlds and cross-chain metaverse experiences• How blockchain empowers players through ownership, rewards, and creativity🎧 A vibrant discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on metaverse gaming, NFT integration, and how PlaceWar is pioneering the evolution of digital culture through decentralized entertainment.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: PlaceWar – The multi-chain, play-to-earn game universe redefining metaverse strategy, NFT gaming, and player-driven world-building.

Jenn Duong, Director of Marketing at EverRise, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s core security principles continue to inspire DeFi innovation, and how EverRise is developing cross-chain security-focused decentralized applications (dApps) that protect both investors and developers in an increasingly complex blockchain world.EverRise is a blockchain technology company providing bridging and security solutions across multiple blockchains, including Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon. Its growing ecosystem of dApps — including EverBridge, EverOwn, EverMigrate, and EverSwap — empowers users to interact safely across networks while preserving decentralization. Jenn shares how Bitcoin’s trustless model laid the foundation for EverRise’s mission: enabling mass adoption of safety protocols in DeFi and ensuring a more secure, scalable, and interconnected crypto ecosystem.💡 In this episode:• How EverRise is building a safer DeFi ecosystem through secure dApps• The influence of Bitcoin’s security model on decentralized application design• Jenn Duong’s insights on the biggest challenges facing DeFi today• How cross-chain interoperability enhances blockchain usability and trust• Why security and transparency are key to Web3’s long-term success🎧 A must-listen conversation for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s impact on DeFi security, cross-chain development, and how innovators like EverRise are building the tools for a safer decentralized future.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: EverRise – Advancing blockchain security and cross-chain interoperability through a growing suite of decentralized applications designed for safety, scalability, and mass adoption.

Ayman Rida, CEO of Cash2Bitcoin, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin ATMs are accelerating crypto adoption across the United States — and why more merchants are integrating Bitcoin services into their businesses.Founded in 2016, Cash2Bitcoin.com has grown into one of the largest and fastest-expanding Bitcoin ATM networks in the U.S., managing over 1,000 active locations nationwide. Ayman explains how Bitcoin’s mission of financial freedom and accessibility continues to inspire their work — bridging everyday consumers and local merchants to the growing crypto economy through secure, convenient, and user-friendly ATM solutions.💡 In this episode:• How Bitcoin ATMs are driving crypto adoption in local communities• Why merchants should integrate Bitcoin ATMs to expand their business• Ayman Rida’s vision for nationwide crypto accessibility and education• The role of Bitcoin in reshaping retail payment systems and financial inclusion• How Cash2Bitcoin is empowering people to easily buy and sell Bitcoin securely🎧 A practical and insightful discussion on Bitcoin adoption, merchant integration, and how Cash2Bitcoin is helping build the bridge between physical retail and digital finance.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Cash2Bitcoin.com – One of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S., helping merchants and consumers securely buy, sell, and access Bitcoin nationwide.