Haley Berkoe is joined by Kyle Fletcher, Principal Design Director at Block, to explore the intersection of bitcoin, design, and culture. They discuss why artists and designers play a critical role in shaping bitcoin’s future, the sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate, and how thoughtful design can help bring bitcoin to the masses. Kyle also shares personal influences, dream projects, and why onboarding artists, local merchants, and creative communities is key to bitcoin adoption. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Intro & Kyle’s background at Block 01:01 State of Bitcoin brand creative 02:59 Designing future money: local and circular economies 05:55 The Intersection of art and bitcoin 08:19 The sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate 12:32 Design mentors, observation, and environment 15:39 Why Silicon Valley designers should care about Bitcoin 17:52 Dream projects: Bitcoin art galleries & philanthropy 22:11 Final thoughts: how creatives can get started with Bitcoin 23:13 Where to find Kyle online FOLLOW: Kyle Fletcher: https://x.com/kyleluvsew , https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefletcher/ Block/Cash App: https://x.com/blocks , https://x.com/CashApp Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe , https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/ Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin , https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin LINKS: Presidio Bitcoin Design Week Summary: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitcoindesign/p/presidio-bitcoin-design-week?r=53cq2n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Kyle’s talk at Design Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YArvqMYy6nI Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin WATCH THE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin
