You Are Thinking About Bitcoin Backwards | Adem Bilican

Most people think Bitcoin maximalism means rejecting simplicity. Adem Bilican, product lead at Relai, argues the opposite: real maximalism means making Bitcoin so easy to use that anyone can save in it — without cutting a single corner on self-custody or decentralization. In this BTC Prague keynote, Adem breaks down why "maximalism is the destination, and usability is the road" — walking through Bitcoin's four core principles, why most wallets bury users in unnecessary technical detail, and how Relai borrowed a page from Apple's iPod launch ("1,000 songs in your pocket") to make Bitcoin onboarding radically simple — all while staying fully non-custodial. 🗓️The 2027 edition of the BTC Prague Conference is May 6-8, 2027. 🎟️ Mark your calendars and get your tickets with EARLY BIRD pricing: https://btcprague.com/ticket-types/ ⚡️If you're looking for somewhere to buy Bitcoin, Invity is the place to turbocharge your DCA strategy. Apply the code BTCPRAGUE to get €50 for your first strategy. https://www.invity.io 💰You can borrow against your Bitcoin with Firefish: https://firefish.io/ 🔐Need help taking custody of your Bitcoin? Book a free 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/service... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Welcome: Maximalism Meets Reality 01:03 The Four Pillars 02:53 Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. Fiat 03:40 Down the Rabbit Hole 05:00 Back to Reality 05:53 The iPod Moment 06:39 Turning BIPs Into Real User Experiences (Relai's Approach) 07:49 Educating Users Without Overwhelming Them 08:46 Redesigning Onboarding with Claude 10:23 Why Self-Custody Still Matters 10:57 Closing: "Maximalism Is the Destination, Usability Is the Road" ~ X / Twitter   / btcprague   LinkedIn   / btc-prague   Instagram   / btcprague   Facebook   / btcprague   Nostr https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsd0f6... Stay up to date with Bitcoin news and conference updates: https://btcprague.com/#newsletter