Nicholas Dorier shares the evolution of BTCPay Server, the importance of open-source contributions, merchant adoption challenges, and the upcoming BTCPay App.

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00:00 Introduction to Nicholas Duryea and His Journey
02:33 The Bitcoin Origin Story: From Failure to Innovation
05:36 Frustration with BitPay: The Birth of BTCPay Server
08:24 The Open Source Ethos: A Path to Global Adoption
11:29 The Role of Politics in Bitcoin's Future
14:48 Evolution of BTCPay Server: From 1.0 to 2.0
21:40 Challenges in Security and Development
24:49 Consensus in Bitcoin: Navigating Institutional Interests
28:35 The Importance of Open Source Collaboration
32:44 Simplicity in Protocols: Attracting Developers
36:57 The Future of Bitcoin Development: Ideology vs. Profit
41:21 The Fulfillment of Open Source Contributions
43:08 Funding Models for Open Source Development
45:45 Continuous Contribution and Community Engagement
49:09 The Growth of BTCPay Server's Contributor Base
52:07 Merchant Adoption and the Future of Bitcoin Payments
55:39 The Ambassador Program: Challenges and Opportunities
01:01:22 Innovations in Payment Solutions: The BTCP App

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