Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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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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