Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
KEY POINTS
#Bitcoin Commons has become a launchpad for founders and engineers walking away from Silicon Valley jobs to bet on open-source code, off-grid mining, and decentralized finance.
With Trump’s pro-bitcoin pivot, a new wave of startups is surging into the space, buoyed by regulatory optimism and moves like the Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve.
From privacy-preserving cloud startups to Lightning-powered payment rails, the Commons is where conviction meets code — and careers are risked in pursuit of a new kind of financial system.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/04/12/apple-google-cash-app-alums-ditch-big-tech-to-build-on-bitcoin.html
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