Adam Back: Satoshi’s Email & The Future of Bitcoin

💬 He’s one of the few people who actually exchanged emails with Satoshi Nakamoto. In this exclusive BeInCrypto Podcast, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, reveals what it was really like during Bitcoin’s early days, and what’s next for the world’s biggest decentralized network. 🚀 In this episode: Adam Back on emailing Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 The biggest misconceptions people still have about Bitcoin How Layer 2 (Lightning & Liquid) is Bitcoin’s “broadband moment” What Simplicity, Blockstream’s new smart contract language, unlocks Governments, ETFs, and the future of Bitcoin adoption Why self-custody remains the cornerstone of financial freedom 🧡 Whether you’re a Bitcoin purist or a curious newcomer, this conversation is pure history. ✳️ Hashtags #Bitcoin #Satoshi #AdamBack #Blockstream #CryptoHistory #BitcoinNews #bitcoin2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ BeInCrypto, Your Gateway to Blockchain & Beyond 🚀 BeInCrypto is among the Top 3 global crypto media platforms, delivering daily crypto news, updates, reviews, podcasts, shorts, memes, and analysis. With a team of 150+ people across 60+ countries, we publish in 25+ languages to make blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 accessible to everyone worldwide. Our mission is to empower your Web3 journey, whether you’re a beginner exploring crypto or an expert seeking reliable insights. We share transparent, trustworthy, and accurate information to help you navigate the future of blockchain, digital assets, NFTs, and DeFi. 🌍 Why Follow BeInCrypto? 🔝 Trusted by 11M+ monthly readers 🌐 25+ languages, 4M+ new users every month 📊 News, Rankings, Learn, Bonus Hunter, Learn-to-Earn, Newsletters & Web3 Jobs 💡 A global team passionate about blockchain education & innovation We are more than a news platform, we build tools and products to help you explore opportunities in Web3 with confidence. 👉 Stay tuned for crypto podcasts, trending shorts, reviews, memes, Bitcoin & Ethereum price updates, altcoin analysis, and Web3 industry insights right here on our channel! 🔗 Explore BeInCrypto 🌐 Website: https://beincrypto.com/ 📰 News: https://beincrypto.com/type/news/ 📊 Rankings: https://beincrypto.com/price/ 📚 Learn: https://beincrypto.com/type/learn/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow Us on Socials 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/beincrypto 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/+U8DQNp4b8Gw3YmZi 🎥 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@beincrypto 💼 LinkedIn: din.com/company/beincrypto @Beincrypto ✅ Subscribe to BeInCrypto and join millions worldwide learning, exploring, and building in Web3. 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that investing in cryptocurrency is risky. Neither this video nor its authors should be held responsible for any investment decisions, and nothing published here should be considered financial advice. We always urge our readers/viewers to do their own research and never invest more than they can afford to lose. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to BeInCrypto Podcast 00:30 – Who is Adam Back & what is Blockstream working on? 01:15 – Emailing Satoshi Nakamoto: what it was really like 02:00 – The biggest misunderstanding about Bitcoin 03:10 – Bitcoin’s scarcity and digital gold logic 04:00 – “Everything that’s not Bitcoin is a shitcoin”? Adam explains nuance 05:30 – Why Layer 2 is Bitcoin’s broadband moment 06:40 – The next wave: apps built on Bitcoin 07:50 – What Blockstream’s Simplicity unlocks for Bitcoin 09:00 – Who was Satoshi really like? Adam’s first-hand impressions 10:10 – From government bans to Bitcoin ETFs 11:30 – Why Bitcoin’s best years are still ahead 12:10 – Adam’s advice for the crypto community