Privacy, Freedom & Bitcoin: Obi Nwosu on Scaling for Everyone

In this thought-provoking interview, Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, discusses how Bitcoin and freedom technologies are transforming lives worldwide.

We explore:

How Fedi uses Fedimint and Lightning to empower communities.

The balance between privacy, usability, and scalability in Bitcoin adoption.

Real-world examples of Fedi aiding refugees and activists.

Why anti-fragility is key to building resilient systems.

The philosophical and ethical challenges of serving disempowered communities.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction – Setting the stage with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi.

2:30 What is Fedi? – An introduction to freedom technologies and their role.

7:16 Community Custody Explained – How Fedimint bridges self-custody and centralized custody.

14:10 Privacy and Censorship Resistance – Why privacy is central to Fedi's mission.

19:58 The Super App Vision – How Fedi is creating a decentralized alternative to WeChat.

27:31 Real-World Use Cases – Stories of humanitarian aid and activism using Fedi.

35:00 Learning from Mistakes – Adapting through feedback and iteration.

46:27 Scaling and Sustainability – Making Bitcoin and Fedi accessible globally.

53:49 The Role of Bitcoin in Freedom Technologies – Integrating Lightning and Bitcoin for antifragility.

59:48 Lightning Round – Quickfire questions on Bitcoin, memes, and personal insights.

1:11:29 Interoperability and the Lightning Network – Ensuring seamless communication between systems.

1:39:47 Trust and Verify – Obi’s philosophy on building resilient communities.

1:43:58 Closing Thoughts – Obi’s reflections and a call to action.