Ep. 724 OP_NET | Building Native Functionality on BTC (feat. Samuel Patt)
For episode 724 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Samuel (Chad) Patt, Co-founder of OP_NET.
OP_NET enables smart contracts directly on Bitcoin Layer 1, with no bridges, sidechains or Layer 2s. BTC is used as gas, keeping all security and liquidity native to Bitcoin. This unlocks stablecoins, lending, trading, staking and DeFi entirely on Bitcoin without wrapped assets or custodial risk.
Samuel has always pursued opportunities that challenge conventional market cycles and push the boundaries of narrative. Coming from a punk background, his passion for Bitcoin stems from…
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