Blockstream CMO on Building the Next Layer of Bitcoin

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 28, 2026 at 00:08  |  11:31  |  The Block
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Summary

In an interview at Paris Blockchain Week, Blockstream CMO Peter Bain discusses the Liquid Network, Bitcoin sidechains, tokenization of real-world assets, and the long-term outlook for Bitcoin. He highlights growth in tokenized private credit on Liquid and expresses a bullish view on Bitcoin's future price appreciation.

  • Peter Bain explains Blockstream's focus on Bitcoin scalability through sidechains.
  • Liquid Network offers faster settlement, smart contracts, and RWA tokenization.
  • Tokenized private credit on Liquid is growing at approximately $100 million per month.
  • Blockstream aims to improve user experience without compromising security.
  • Bain expresses a long-term bullish view on Bitcoin price appreciation.
  • The conversation touches on institutional adoption and the shift toward utilizing blockchain for operational efficiency.
Ideas
Long-term bullish on Bitcoin price.
Blockstream takes a very long-term view of Bitcoin's capital appreciation, supported by growing adoption, ETF acceptance, and Bitcoin treasury companies, which are all positive signs for future price appreciation.
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Speakers: Peter Bain  · Tickers: BTC