E A R L Y D A Y S with Alekos of Portal
In this episode of Early Days, Car sits down with Alekos of Portal, to discuss the Portal hardware device, they explore the importance of user experience, the concepts and future plans around decentralized identity, and examine the evolving role of hardware in the Bitcoin space.
https://streamable.com/l/cyow1i/mp4-mobile.mp4
We explore:
- How decentralized identity can simplify online and offline authentication.
- How to transition from open source to founding a startup in the bitcoin ecosystem.
- The difficulties of raising funds for hardware startups in the bitcoin ecosystem.
- Why more startups should pursue ambitious ideas in the bitcoin ecosystem.
đź“– Chapters:
01:01 – Hackerspace Updates
03:27 – Alekos's Journey into Bitcoin
06:27 – The Evolution of Ideas and Creativity
09:17 – From OpenSource to Bitcoin Startup
15:40 – Innovations in NFC Technology
24:32 – Expanding Functionality of Portal
29:13 – Security and Authentication
37:07 – Understanding the Portal Device
46:13 – User Experience in Digital Security
52:27 – Security and Privacy Concerns in Digital Identity
57:45 – Learnings on Building Hardware
01:06:00 – Future of Portal
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Full episode + links below:
⚡️Stacker News: https://stacker.news/items/1014758
🔵PullThatUpJamie: pullthatupjamie.ai/feed/7181269
🟢Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YeqF5ZIIv6LACu0J3sea0
đź”´YouTube: https://youtu.be/onDEz6nQffI
🟡Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/r6iQml5mSq3a2gmsRxex
Like, share, and tell us what you plan to do when you get your hands on a Portal device.
https://store.twenty-two.xyz/products/portal-hardware-wallet
Portal is a cypherpunk completely open-source device for Bitcoiners and is the first mobile-native hardware wallet.
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Check out the Github and start Building. https://github.com/TwentyTwoHW
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