Built on Bitcoin Newsletter #4

Over here trying to keep that positive energy as the markets continue to crash. With the most recent slide this morning, I found myself looking at Peter Schiff tweets. I dont know why!It's gonna be alright, Just keep stacking sats.Let's jump into this weeks newsletter.

Noteworthy this week

• Stacks Ventures Demo Days for cohort 2 happened. 21 startups presented what they have been working on. Everything from internet access for CityCoins holders, A new way to trade NFTs that's 100x better, and next-generation 911 to re-thinking loyalty programs, DAO infrastructure and a crypto wallet built for families. See more below.

• The Unraveling Crypto podcast is officially live. Ms. VanesVibes has come out swinging with three episodes out the gate. Listen in.

• NFT Marketplace Byzantion launched a self-service creator portal. NFT Creators can now launch their collections from beginning to end with no help. Won't lie, It looks damn good! Check it out.

Latest Built on Bitcoin Episode

This week we have the two co-founders of Byzantion on the show.Daniel & Josh, but you probably know them better as Obsidian & Plutus.

This was a super interesting conversation. We discuss:

• Their backgrounds

• How they got into crypto?

• Why Stacks?

• What made them decide to build an NFT marketplace?

• Thoughts on Coinbase/OkCoin adding NFT marketplace support

• and much more

Catch the full episode:Website - Apple - Spotify - YouTube

Stacks Ventures Demo Days: Cohort 2

Last but not least. We gotta talk about Demo Days.If you missed the live stream, Don't worry I got you but you missed out on some heat!These 21 startups have been hard at work the last few months. Solidifying the ideal value they bring to customers, getting the messaging super tight, and getting a perfect pitch deck ready to secure the bag from investors so they can bring their vision to life.All while continuing to build the actual product.

If you wanna see what these teams have been building. I got links for you.Stacks Ventures Twitter Mega-Thread LinkBest place to get an overview of each startup and what they do.

Demo Day: Day 1 YouTube Video LinkThe first half of teams presenting (In alphabetical order)

Demo Day: Day 2 YouTube Video LinkSecond half of teams presenting.

It's been amazing to help these teams over the past month and a half.Tweet at me @jakeblockchain and let me know what team and startup you are most excited about.

That's it for this week! I love yall!See you in the Discord,Jake