
← Build With Bitcoin7 Aug · 51 min
107 - Security, Trust & Bitcoin’s Long Game with Swan's Cory Klippsten
<p>Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, discusses recent hardware wallet vulnerabilities, the realities of self-custody, and rebuilding trust after security incidents.</p>
<p>He covers Swan’s custody options, industry consolidation in Bitcoin hardware, and lessons from six years of building, from education and institutional clients to long-term thinking and community.</p>
<p>A grounded conversation on security, trust, and building lasting infrastructure on Bitcoin.</p>
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<p><strong>Chapters</strong></p>
<p>00:00 Introduction to Cory and Swan Bitcoin </p>
<p>01:45 Recent security vulnerability in Cold Card wallets </p>
<p>05:48 Swan's custody offerings </p>
<p>08:13 Cory's background and vision for Swan </p>