In this episode, Founder of Lava Shehzan Maredia explains how Bitcoin-backed loans, yield products, payroll conversion, and self-custody tools through Lava are enabling people to live on a Bitcoin standard while avoiding sales, taxes, and centralized risk. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00 ) Introduction

(02:30 ) Lava’s Vision & Fundraising

(03:11 ) Inside Lava’s Platform

(04:35 ) Trust & Self-Custody

(06:29 ) Life on a Bitcoin Standard

(15:41 ) Bitcoin-Backed Loan Strategies

(20:21 ) Bitcoin Mortgages & Innovation

(21:58 ) Revenue & Monetization

(26:22 ) Security & Key Management

(31:12 ) The Future of Bitcoin Finance

(34:59 ) Long-Term Bitcoin Predictions

(36:44 ) Final Thoughts

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