185: Bitcoin’s Next Frontier: Edan Yago on Unlocking Smart Contracts and Building Bitcoin OS

Web3 with Sam Kamani

Description

In Episode 185 of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I interview Edan Yago, co-founder of BitcoinOS. Edan shares insights into the evolution of Bitcoin, discussing how BitcoinOS is unlocking the ability to build anything on Bitcoin—from smart contracts and programmable tokens to decentralized compute and private transactions.

We delve into the technical advancements that have paved the way for innovation on Bitcoin, the significance of Taproot and Ordinals, and how BitcoinOS allows for building sophisticated applications on Bitcoin, creating a full economy on the blockchain. This episode is perfect for anyone passionate about the future of Bitcoin, understanding the macroeconomic implications, and learning about the technical tools pushing Bitcoin to the next level.

Key Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Edan Yago, co-founder of Bitcoin OS, a project focused on expanding the capabilities of Bitcoin beyond just store of value.

• [00:01:30] Bitcoin’s Past and Future: Edan explains the current state of Bitcoin and what’s changed to allow a surge in innovation and development on Bitcoin.

• [00:04:00] Introducing Bitcoin OS: Edan describes what Bitcoin OS is, how it works, and how it opens Bitcoin to smart contracts and programmable tokens.

• [00:07:00] The Rise and Challenges of Lightning Network: Edan talks about the limitations of Lightning Network and how other innovations are now unlocking Bitcoin’s potential.

• [00:12:00] Bitcoin OS as a Universal Compiler: How Bitcoin OS acts as a universal compiler, turning Bitcoin into a smart contract system while maintaining Bitcoin’s security.

• [00:14:00] Use Cases on Bitcoin OS: Examples of what’s possible with Bitcoin OS, including trustless BTC bridges, programmable tokens, and private transactions.

• [00:19:00] Technical and Cultural Challenges: Edan shares the technical and cultural challenges faced in building on Bitcoin, including skepticism from the Bitcoin community.

• [00:22:00] Bitcoin’s Place in the Global Economy: Why Bitcoin’s role as a high-value asset and the creation of a Bitcoin economy is more important than its use for payments.

• [00:31:00] The Future of Bitcoin: Edan discusses how Bitcoin OS will expand Bitcoin’s role in long-term financial planning, mortgages, and large investments.

• [00:35:00] Trends and Innovation at Token2049: Insights from the Token2049 conference, including Bitcoin innovations and the rise of activity outside the Western world.

• [00:39:00] Bitcoin OS Growth and Call to Action: Edan shares what Bitcoin OS is looking for in terms of talent and collaboration as they expand.

Connect

http://bitcoinos.build/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoinos

https://x.com/BTC_OS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edanyago/

⁠h⁠⁠ttps://x.com/edanyago⁠⁠

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