Bitcoin Insurance: Peace of Mind You Didn’t Know You Needed with Becca Rubenfeld

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie interviews Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder and COO of AnchorWatch, about insured custody for Bitcoin. Becca explains AnchorWatch's custody solution, Trident Vault, which uses Miniscript tech and is backed by Lloyds of London insurance, providing full coverage for Bitcoin owners against loss of access. She details how Miniscript enables advanced smart contracts on Bitcoin, offering more flexible key configurations and spending conditions, including time locks for recovery options. The discussion covers the benefits of private market insurance versus government-backed programs like FDIC, and how AnchorWatch's insurance covers scenarios like wrench attacks and internal fraud. Becca also addresses the complexities of valuing Bitcoin insurance policies, the regulatory challenges of Bitcoin-denominated policies, and the importance of privacy in Bitcoin ownership, while also sharing her personal journey into Bitcoin.