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