Is This the New Industrial Revolution? AI, NOSTR & Bitcoin Lightning | Roland from Alby Hub

Mentor Sessions Ep. 024: Roland Bewick on Bitcoin Lightning
Scalability, Nostr Protocol, & AI Bitcoin Agents





Unlock Bitcoin Lightning scalability secrets that could power
hyperbitcoinization—imagine infinite transactions, self-custody
wallets blending with Nostr Protocol for unbreakable privacy, and
AI agents Bitcoin revolutionizing payments. In this BTC Sessions
exclusive, Alby Hub's Roland Bewick dives deep into Lightning
Network's infinite potential, Bolt 12 privacy upgrades, Nostr
Wallet Connect for seamless self-sovereignty, and how AI agents
automate your life on a Bitcoin standard. From Lightning's
trade-offs to Nostr's decentralized magic, Roland reveals why
Alby Hub is the ultimate self-custody wallet for scaling Bitcoin
globally. Discover how these tools combat censorship, boost
productivity, and pave the way for hyperbitcoinization—where
everyone holds their own keys to money and speech. Hesitant on
Lightning? Roland shares real-world success in El Salvador,
privacy hacks, and future integrations like Ark for massive
scalability. This Bitcoin-only deep dive exposes how Nostr
Protocol + Lightning crushes fiat limitations, empowers AI agents
Bitcoin, and accelerates self-sovereignty. Don't miss why Bolt 12
privacy and Nostr Wallet Connect are game-changers for your
stack!





Key Topics:


Bitcoin Lightning scalability and trade-offs


Nostr Protocol for decentralized identity and apps


Alby Hub as the ultimate self-custody wallet


AI agents Bitcoin integration for automation


Bolt 12 privacy enhancements


Nostr Wallet Connect for seamless connections


Hyperbitcoinization vision and productivity gains





Chapters:


• 00:00:00 - Intro: Bitcoin as Internet Currency & Lightning
Infinite Potential





• 00:01:09 - Lightning Network Basics for Newcomers





• 00:02:23 - Lightning Trade-Offs: Risks, Liquidity & Node
Management





• 00:08:08 - Pathfinding & Real-World Lightning Success in El
Salvador





• 00:13:34 - Lightning Privacy: Bolt 12 & Public vs Private
Nodes





• 00:15:53 - Nostr Protocol Overview: Beyond Social Media





• 00:19:40 - Nostr Wallet Connect: Private, Seamless Node
Connections





• 00:22:28 - Alby Hub Mission: Openness, Sovereignty &
Innovation





• 00:28:30 - Hyperbitcoinization Vision: AI Agents Bitcoin &
Productivity





• 00:34:28 - AI Integration: Alby MCP Server & Agent Tools





• 00:36:18 - Human Rights Tools: Bolt 12 Privacy in Authoritarian
Regimes





• 00:39:08 - Lightning Scalability Limits & Future Layers
like Ark





• 00:46:34 - Setting Up Alby Hub: Hardware, Onboarding &
Self-Custody





• 00:51:56 - Alby App Store Recommendations & Use Cases





• 00:53:09 - Latest Updates: Bolt 12, Swaps, Rebalancing &
Future Plans





About Roland Bewick:


Lightning App Developer at Alby Hub


X: @rolznz


NOSTR:
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Website: getalby.com





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