In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo welcomes Nick Neuman, the Co-founder and CEO of Casa, to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin self-custody, the benefits of collaborative custody, and how Casa simplifies Bitcoin security for individuals and businesses. Nick shares his journey from growing up in Kansas City to becoming a leader in Bitcoin security, as well as how Casa empowers users to take control of their digital assets while mitigating common risks.

Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoin investor or new to the world of digital assets, this episode sheds light on how self-custody and innovative tools like multisig are redefining financial freedom.

Key Topics Covered:

• Nick’s Journey: From humble beginnings in Kansas City to founding Casa and revolutionizing Bitcoin security.
• What Is Collaborative Custody?: How multisig setups distribute the risk of managing Bitcoin keys across devices or agents.
• Bitcoin Security Innovations: Casa’s recent features, including Casa Inheritance and YubiKey support, to enhance usability and safety.
• For Individuals and Businesses: How Casa serves high-net-worth individuals and companies securing Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
• Challenges in Financial Services: Why traditional institutions are slow to adopt multisig custody solutions and how decentralized finance could fill the gap.

Quotes to Remember:

• "Bitcoin enables financial freedom and privacy in a way that no other tool had done yet." — Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
• "We design all the best practices into Casa as defaults, so you don’t have to be a security expert to protect your Bitcoin." — Nick Neuman
• "Self-custody puts you in control of one of the most important things in your life—your money." — Nick Neuman

Links and Resources:

• Learn More About Casa
• Follow Nick Neuman on Twitter
• Explore Bitcoin-Backed Loans at Ledn

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