Jack Mallers: Bitcoin Enables Peak Humanity

Jack Mallers is the founder and CEO of Strike, a mobile payment application using the Bitcoin blockchain to send and receive money. In 2021 he helped lead El Salvador’s adoption of BTC as legal tender, and started the Pay Me in Bitcoin campaign. 

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Producer: Aron Bender

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money

Timecodes:
00:00 Promo Codes & Intro
02:44 Growing up near Chicago
04:24 Family pressure
08:16 Relationship with money
12:27 Maintaining integrity during competition
16:40 Family first
18:43 Beauty of the Bitcoin space
21:20 Why is he so competitive?
25:04 Obsessed with chess
28:17 Leaving St. John's in first semester
30:41 Disillusioned after dropping out
33:07 Learning to code
34:09 Discovering Bitcoin
39:19 iTrustCapital break
40:14 Seeing the value in BTC
42:07 Building Zap
46:06 Myths about Zap, Lightning Network and Strike
52:18 Zap had zero investors
53:05 Buying a pizza then building Strike
1:00:13 What is the Lightning Network?
1:05:24 Thesis of Strike
1:06:57 BTC needs regulatory clarity
1:09:24 Bitcoin Conference preview
1:12:17 Life since 2021 Bitcoin Miami
1:13:37 Bitcoin most important invention in history
1:16:19 BTC over next 5-10 years
1:18:13 Threats to Bitcoin
1:20:55 What would Jack tell his younger self?
1:23:06 Owes everything to Bitcoin community

[robduke]

Thank you for letting Jack tell his personal stories . Its awesome hearing how the btc leaders found their way into their roles in the community .

[chrishayes]

Love ya Jack, your stories, your mission. I think I speak for many in saying we're lucky to have you.

[maphead]

Thank you so much! Jack's energy is invigorating. Good job Natalie! Keep em coming.

[channelbitcoinM]

Jack is a legitimate visionary. His insights have evolved my understanding of bitcoin light-years. Thank you both for your work in the space.

[BitcoinAndChess]

Jack needs to have as many children as possible.... and raise them the way his father raised him and the way his grandfather raised his dad.

[regularbob]

It was great to hear about Jack’s personal life. Great job at being an amazing interviewer, Natalie💯🔥😊

[mandog-FYT]

Thank you Jack Mallers. The world needs more like you. So go make your parents happy grandparents. The age old way to extend your reach beyond your grasp.

[iosaccoleman]

"The difference between a man and a great man is the ability to commit to doing what is right no matter how hard it is" -- Love it

[NA-lpre]

Your journalism training definitely shows in your interviews. You always manage to get new information from a guest even when they have done countless interviews before yours. I think you’re definitely the best interviewer in the crypto space.

[dispersionlostinthestars]

Luv this interview, thank you Natalie. Jack, you're my hero! Listening to you raises human dignity and lifts my soul, bless you!!!

[AliBooondok]

Amazing video. So glad we got to learn more about Jack’s beginnings. It helps put some much into perspective. I truly appreciate him.

[viviangall]

My greatest concern is how to recover from all these economic and global troubles and stay afloat especially with the political power tussle going on in the US.

[goking.]

Thank you Jack thank you Nat. one of the best Story i've heard your interview was very good

[TaiapxHs]

Great interview and insights! Jack I truly appreciate your efforts to make the world a better place!

[dekutube]

An inspiring young man ... and Natalie, you have a gift for leaving us "knowing" your guests. Thank you!

[samyguindy]

Natalie this is probably one of the best videos and one of the best bitcoiner guys that I've ever seen you bring out here I'm kind of wishing he would make it to the top maybe this world in the United States would be a better place toots to you jack I support you fully bro I hope you make it to the top of the goodness to change the world I know it's not all about money for you I know it's not all about money but if somebody like you made it to the top could you imagine how good this world would be if you could just put 1% of your energy in it somebody with a good heart like you could really change the world it doesn't take more than one person to change the world it takes patience and it takes dedication like you got

[TheBitcoinRevolution]

Jack Maller's is my favourite person in the bitcoin space given all he does. Straight talking, insightful, smart and emotional. Humble young man. Fantastic job, Mr Maller's Snr and Bitcoin Mom.

[firewoodtime]

Jack. Your family sounds like mine. Dad was all about honesty.. I'd get in trouble if I lied..I learned as a kid, telling the truth is the best way..In my own business, I have the most 5 star reviews because of the way I was raised. I enjoyed this greatly.

[sluggoslug]

Best interview with Jack Mallers I’ve seen. Very interesting

[ahsanshami]

It would be great if you were to format the screen to show both of you. Feels like more a conversation that way. And, great interview. You help make all of this stuff easier to follow and understand.