Bitcoin's Evolution: From Wild West to Institutional Adoption, with Danny Scott | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #118

<p><strong>Danny Scott</strong> is the co-founder of Coincorner, a prominent Bitcoin exchange from the Isle of Man with a keen focus on Lightning, and the Chief Bitcoin Officer and co-founder of B HODL, where he drives institutional Bitcoin adoption through the treasury playbook. </p>

<p>In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Danny discusses his journey into Bitcoin, why he decided to launch Coincorner and its Lightning Network integration, the challenges he faced with it, and why he decided to co-found a Bitcoin treasury company focused on native BTC yield. </p>

<p>You can follow Danny on X: <a href="https://x.com/CoinCornerDanny">https://x.com/CoinCornerDanny</a> </p>

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<p>⏱ Timestamps:</p>

<p>00:00 - Intro</p>

<p>02:21 - Regulatory developments and the Isle of Man's pioneering AML compliance</p>

<p>04:47 - The decline of initial experiments with multiple coins and focus on Bitcoin</p>

<p>07:17 - Is Bitcoin still early? Perspectives from long-term holders</p>

<p>08:44 - Bitcoin’s adoption as a long-term store of value versus quick gains</p>

<p>10:37 - Comparing Bitcoin to the Internet and telecommunications infrastructure</p>

<p>14:02 - The potential for nation-state interventions and protocol changes</p>