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Podcast: CoinDesk Podcast Network
Episode: The Blockspace Podcast: Did Jack Dorsey Fix The Bitcoin Merchant Problem?
Description: Cash App & Square roll out Bitcoin payments at 4M+ merchants. Jack Dorsey leverages Lightning Network to compete with Visa/credit card fees. Plus: the controversial Bitcoin denomination change that's dividing the community.
We break down Jack Dorsey's massive Bitcoin rollout across Cash App and Square—4M merchants can now accept BTC payments via Lightning and mainnet. We explore how Bitcoin rails are undercutting Visa/Amex fees, the Strike-style settlement strategy, and the controversial BIP 177 denomination debate.
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**Notes:**
• 4M Square merchants now acce...