<p><strong>Can Bitcoin transform the way podcasts are created, distributed, and monetized? In this episode, Wojtek sits down with Nick Malster, co-founder of the Fountain app, to explore how Bitcoin and Nostr could reshape the future of podcasting and the creator economy.</strong></p> <p>Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li>Fountain App's origins and vision</li> <li>Challenges of marketing Bitcoin and Nostr</li> <li>Podcast and music distribution</li> <li>Building a startup and the importance of community</li> <li>Onboarding users to Fountain Nick's personal journey into BitcoinFountain started as an attempt to build a better podcast app - one that connects listeners and creators in a more social, interactive, and rewarding way. Unlike traditional podcast platforms, Fountain integrates <strong>Bitcoin payments, community features, and decentralized technology</strong> to create a new model for podcast discovery and monetization.</li> </ul> <p>Nick explains the origins of Fountain, the vision behind the platform, and the challenges of building a startup that sits at the intersection of <strong>podcasting, Bitcoin, and Nostr</strong>. The conversation explores why many podcast apps feel purely functional and how Fountain aims to transform listening into a <strong>community-driven experience</strong> where listeners can directly support creators.</p> <p>We also discuss the broader challenges of introducing decentralized technologies to mainstream audiences. Nick shares insights on onboarding users to Bitcoin and Nostr, why self-custody and private keys can be intimidating, and how Fountain is working to simplify the experience while maintaining the benefits of open systems.</p> <p>The episode also dives into the creator economy and how traditional music and podcast platforms often fail to reward creators fairly. Fountain’s model allows listeners to send <strong>Bitcoin “zaps”</strong> and directly support podcasts and artists, offering an alternative to the closed ecosystems of large streaming platforms.</p> <p>Nick also shares his personal journey into Bitcoin and how books like <em>The Bitcoin Standard</em> helped him understand the role of sound money in society and the broader implications of decentralized technologies.</p> <p>If you’re interested in <strong>Bitcoin, podcasting, the creator economy, or decentralized social media</strong>, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how new technologies could reshape the future of content and online communities.</p> <p><strong>Listen to the full episode to discover how Fountain is building a new model for podcasts, creators, and communities in the Bitcoin era.</strong></p> <p>All the love, all the power, all of the time!</p> <p>If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: <a href="https://linktr.ee/w.salski">https://linktr.ee/w.salski</a></p> <p>Join FountainFM today: <a href="https://fountain.fm/">https://fountain.fm/</a></p> <p>Mentioned Episodes and Books:</p> <p>"The Bitcoin Standard" - <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/RCwkrgPTPzFgvS2wGrkF">https://fountain.fm/episode/RCwkrgPTPzFgvS2wGrkF</a></p> <p>"Touching the Void" book - <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/09zeLMmL">https://amzn.eu/d/09zeLMmL</a></p> <p>"Touching the Void" movie - <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379557/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379557/</a></p> <p>Social Media Links:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unusual.stories%5C_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/unusual.stories\_podcast/</a></p> <p>YouTube:<a href="https://youtube.com/@w.salskicreativeworks?si=vduv475byjqWChqV">https://youtube.com/@w.salskicreativeworks?si=vduv475byjqWChqV</a></p> <p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2bcP2r30SdpUuUCU6Jmnk9?si=5d2a4438ae524b0a">https://open.spotify.com/show/2bcP2r30SdpUuUCU6Jmnk9?si=5d2a4438ae524b0a</a></p> <p><a href="http://Primal.net">Primal.net</a>: @wspodcast</p>