Join Alekos from Portal Technologies as he shares his Bitcoin journey, from founding BDK in 2017 to launching the Portal hardware wallet and app as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Alekos dives into the creation of a decentralized digital identity solution, harnessing Bitcoin’s security and open-source protocols to replace outdated centralized systems. Explore the market challenges, exciting opportunities, and the pivotal hackathon victory at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas that spotlighted their groundbreaking project.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡  Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Portal Technologies03:56 Alekos' Journey into Bitcoin07:06 The Concept of Digital Identity09:54 Decentralization vs Centralization in Digital ID12:53 The Role of Bitcoin in Digital Identity15:55 Open Source Protocols and Business Models19:00 The Future of Portal Technologies22:02 Hackathon Experience and Team Dynamics24:46 Funding and Future PlansReferenceshttps://x.com/PortalOnXhttps://x.com/afilinihttps://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

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