What happens when a web developer, philosopher, and bitcoiner builds a merch brand with meaning? Meet Bill O’Connor — founder of HODL Hat and creator of Meditations of a Bitcoiner.In this special live episode of Medium of Exchange, Bill joins us to talk about:🔸 The story behind HODL Hat and creating bitcoin merch people actually want to wear🔸 How a solo “vision quest” in the Texas desert sparked his most viral designs🔸 The spiritual and philosophical side of bitcoin🔸 Why bitcoin is culture — not just a currency🔸 Designing for signal over hype in a noisy world🔸 His creative process using AI to build poetic verses and art at https://meditationsofabitcoiner.com/🔸 How to orange pill friends with authenticity, patience, and great designWhether you’re deep in bitcoin or just culture-curious, this is a must-listen on building something with soul in a world of noise.Follow: Jason Keil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkeil/Jack Lesser: https://x.com/jacklesser_Bill O'Connor: https://x.com/bill__oconnorSponsors:Bitcoin Payments Advisor: https://www.bitcoinpaymentsadvisor.com/Polaris Payments: https://www.polarispayments.com/