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The Journey into Bitcoin

Exploring New Resources: Beyond Bitcoin

The Launch of the Spaces Protocol

Exploring the Potential of Spaces Protocol

Early Days of the Lightning Network and Its Impact

<a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/guide">DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE</a> This free, 27-page resource includes:<ul><li>Six ways ANY business can benefit from Bitcoin</li><li>Some of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner with</li><li>Key Bitcoin concepts for people getting started</li></ul> Mike Carson, founder of Spaces Protocol, is revolutionizing digital identity with a decentralized system on Bitcoin that empowers user control. As the owner of Friendster.com, he’s planning a reboot to give users ownership of their data. Previously, Carson founded and exited Park.io, co-founded WizeHive, which hit $10 million in revenue and managed three ICANN-accredited registrars. An early Bitcoin advocate, he’s been active in the community since 2013, running one of the first Lightning nodes and pioneering real-world Bitcoin transactions. 🌐 CONNECT WITH MIKE<ul><li>𝕏  X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ca98am79">@ca98am79 on X</a> </li><li>🌍 Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://spacesprotocol.org/">Mike 's Website</a> </li></ul> 🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSH<ul><li>𝕏  X:<a href="https://twitter.com/joshuafriedeman" target="_blank">@joshuafriedeman</a> </li><li>🔗 LinkedIn:<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/joshuafriedeman" target="_blank">@joshuafriedeman</a> </li><li>📺 YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@joshuafriedeman?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">@joshuafriedeman</a> </li></ul> TAKEAWAYS<ul><li>Mike Carson emphasizes the importance of decentralized identity, allowing users to own their names without third-party control. </li><li>The Spaces Protocol offers a new approach to digital identity using Bitcoin, enabling user empowerment and data ownership. </li><li>Early Bitcoin adopters, like Carson, see the potential for newcomers to still benefit from buying bitcoin today. </li><li>Carson's experience with the Lightning Network illustrates the importance of being involved in emerging technologies early on. </li><li>The auction system for names in the Spaces Protocol ensures fairness and prevents domain squatting by individuals. </li><li>Understanding bitcoin's simplicity can help demystify it for those who are new. </li></ul> SHOW PARTNERSMentioned in this episode:<a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/strong-wealth">Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners</a><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/velas-commerce">Velas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin</a><a href="https://www.bizbitshow.com/guide">DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE</a>

Control Your Data: How Bitcoin Is Powering the Future of Digital Identity - Mike Carson