In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast, Roy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez, shares his insights on the future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. He believes that for Bitcoin to truly become a global, decentralized currency, it must serve as a practical medium for everyday transactions, rather than just a store of value. Sheinfeld emphasizes the Lightning Network's vital role in scaling Bitcoin and enhancing its usability, tackling issues like reliability and user experience. While he recognizes the growing popularity of custodial services, he stresses the need to preserve Bitcoin's peer-to-peer nature to ensure long-term decentralization and avoid the regulatory challenges that centralized systems face. Additionally, Breez's SDK is designed to make Bitcoin integration easier for developers, promoting wider adoption across various applications and services.
