098 - Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton

Rob Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of AnchorWatch, joins to discuss Bitcoin insurance, Miniscript-powered custody, and the future of secure self-custody. He shares how AnchorWatch is building innovative insurance solutions tied directly to on-chain Bitcoin, explores inheritance planning, and reveals key lessons on founder prioritization and community building in the Bitcoin ecosystem. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:15 Rob's Journey into Bitcoin and AnchorWatch 11:07 The Evolution of Insurance in Bitcoin 20:57 Building AnchorWatch: The Technical Foundations 28:51 Programmability and the Future of Bitcoin Insurance 32:35 Understanding Miniscript and Bitcoin's Programming Language 37:49 The Significance of Lloyd's of London in Insurance 42:11 AnchorWatch's Product Offerings and Innovations 47:43 Inheritance Solutions and Bitcoin Security 50:57 Founder Mindset and Strategic Prioritization 57:55 Time Management and Community Engagement References https://www.anchorwatch.com/https://x.com/Rob1Ham https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.