Why Bitcoiners Need to Spend BTC (And the Truth About Tether) | Adam Simecka

<p>Bitcoin adoption, Lightning Network, self-custody Bitcoin, and the future of digital money are at the center of this conversation with Adam Simecka, founder of Manna Wallet. We dive deep into Bitcoin payments, merchant adoption, stablecoins, CBDCs, privacy, Tether, and why spending Bitcoin may be one of the most important drivers of adoption.</p><p> </p><p>15% off at Born to Be Bree Online Store: <a href="https://oshi.link/C2mHb0">https://oshi.link/C2mHb0</a></p><p> </p><p>In this episode of the We Are Satoshi Podcast, Adam Simecka shares his journey building Manna Wallet and explains why he believes Bitcoin must become a true medium of exchange—not just a store of value. </p><p> </p><p>Topics covered:</p><p> </p><p>⚡ Why Bitcoin adoption requires spending Bitcoin</p><p>⚡ The future of Lightning Network and Liquid</p><p>⚡ Building Mana Wallet and simplifying self-custody</p><p>⚡ Merchant adoption and Bitcoin payments</p><p>⚡ Tether, stablecoins, and CBDCs</p><p>⚡ Privacy, financial sovereignty, and Bitcoin</p><p>⚡ Bitcoin&#39;s role in challenging the fiat system</p><p>⚡ The psychology of Bitcoin conviction</p><p>⚡ Bitcoin media, podcasts, and education</p><p> </p><p>Adam also explains why he views stablecoins as a potential threat to financial freedom, why Bitcoiners should actively participate in the Bitcoin economy, and how tools like Manna Wallet are helping onboard the next wave of users.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more Bitcoin conversations, interviews, and education. </p><p>👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the episode.</p><p>💬 Let us know in the comments: Should Bitcoin be spent or only saved?</p><p> </p><p><em><strong>CONNECT with us:</strong></em></p><p> </p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/AdamSimecka">https://x.com/AdamSimecka</a></p><p> </p><p>Manna Wallet: <a href="https://x.com/MannaBitcoin">https://x.com/MannaBitcoin</a></p><p> </p><p>Kyle on X: <a href="https://x.com/thekylehuber">https://x.com/thekylehuber</a></p><p> </p><p>Kyle&#39;s Website: <a href="https://kylehuber.com">https://kylehuber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net</p><p> </p><p><em><strong>Support the POD!</strong></em></p><p> </p><p>15% off at Born to Be Bree Online Store: <a href="https://oshi.link/C2mHb0">https://oshi.link/C2mHb0</a></p><p>  </p><p>Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: <a href="https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI">https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI</a> ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)</p><p> </p><p>15% OFF your order of earthy energy : <a href="https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv">https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv</a> (code KHuber)</p><p> </p><p>10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: <a href="https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq">https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq</a> (code: KYLE10)</p><p> </p><p>SLNT Faraday Bags: <a href="https://slnt.com/?avad=428701_b45ea6cd1">https://slnt.com/?avad=428701_b45ea6cd1</a></p><p> </p><p>Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL">https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL</a></p><p> </p><p>Watch + subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod">https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod</a></p><p> </p><p>If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠ <a href="https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2">https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2</a>⁠</p><p>  </p><p>Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>00:00 Intro &amp; Adam Simecka&#39;s Bitcoin Thesis</p><p>02:26 Why Bitcoiners Need to Spend Bitcoin</p><p>06:20 The Origin Story of Manna Wallet</p><p>10:06 Is Lightning Network Actually Broken?</p><p>11:00 How Manna Wallet Uses Liquid &amp; Lightning</p><p>16:00 Liquid vs Custodial Bitcoin Wallets</p><p>17:17 Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Is Exploding</p><p>21:13 A Real-World Bitcoin Payment Experience</p><p>25:08 Building a Bitcoin Economy Through Spending</p><p>28:47 Bitcoin Privacy, AI, and Self-Custody</p><p>32:0