Rui Gomes & João Almeida (CTO, co-founder) of OpenNode join me in this episode to discuss why they turned down Roger Ver's $1.25M, as well as the vision of OpenNode in enabling Bitcoin & Lightning payments. Topics include:

Background on OpenNode
Service structure and fees
Rejecting Roger Ver's $1.25M offer and why
Why OpenNode is Bitcoin-only
Comparison of OpenNode with self-hosted BTCPayServer approach
How users can set up
Getting tech support
Plans over the next year or so
Growth markets for Bitcoin Lightning payment

OpenNode Links:

OpenNode invite link (affiliate link): https://app.opennode.co/join/1b454baa-b233-45c0-8f0a-13893d4ae960
OpenNode website: https://www.opennode.co/
OpenNode twitter: https://twitter.com/opennodeco
Rui Gomes Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruigomeseu
João Almeida Twitter: https://twitter.com/joaodealmeida94

Stephan Links:

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SLP50 Rui Gomes & João Almeida of OpenNode - Helping merchants take Bitcoin Lightning Payments