In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles speaks with Tristan Scott , co-founder of Daylight Computer—a privacy-first hardware company focused on building devices for a Bitcoin world. Tristan shares his journey from the fiat tech industry to founding a company driven by Bitcoin values: sovereignty, long-term thinking, and human-centered design. They dig into: Why he left mainstream hardware development to build something aligned with his principles How the current tech ecosystem is designed for distraction, not productivity Why privacy, open systems, and sound money go hand in hand The design philosophy behind Daylight Computer How low-time-preference thinking influences product cycles The importance of hardware sovereignty in the Bitcoin era Why building outside the Silicon Valley hype cycle is a feature, not a bug Tristan’s approach blends technical expertise with a deep conviction for freedom and user empowerment—making this a must-listen for anyone interested in where Bitcoin meets hardware innovation. Daylight Computer: https://daylightcomputer.com Follow Tristan: https://x.com/bitcoinand_beef Bitcoin Well is the leading platform for buying and selling Bitcoin in Canada and the US. With Bitcoin Well Infinite , you can now make large purchases of over $50,000 through their OTC desk. Their white-glove service provides fast transactions with no slippage and the lowest fees in the market. Visit bitcoinwell.com/sovreign to get started today. Go here: Sovreign.io/resources Go here: Sovreign.io/contact Connect with Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-karpeles-b122b45/ Nostr: @plebiAnon Connect with Sovreign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/officialsovreign X: @sovreignX Sponsor: Bitcoin WellWant Free Bitcoin Resources?Interested in a free 30-minute consultation to discuss Bitcoin in your business?
