The Bitcoin payment revolution is here and it's changing how the world moves money.
In this episode of Pushing the Limits, Lisa Tamati sits down with Dr. Simon Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Lightning Pay NZ, a pioneering Kiwi startup making Bitcoin payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible through the Lightning Network.
Simon shares his insights on the evolving world of Bitcoin, from the future of payment systems and scaling, to mining energy debates, New Zealand's crypto tax rules, and how Bitcoin is reshaping the global financial system.
Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran, a business owner, or just curious about digital money, this deep dive covers the technology, economics, and policy behind the next generation of payments.
What You'll Learn:
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Bitcoin Payment Systems & Scaling: How Lightning Pay uses the Lightning Network to enable instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions and solve Bitcoin's base layer limitations
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Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies: Why Bitcoin's decentralisation, fixed supply, and proof-of-work make it unique in the crypto ecosystem.
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Bitcoin Mining & Energy Use: The real story behind mining energy - renewables, stranded power, and how Bitcoin can drive green innovation.
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Mining Centralisation: Why the network remains decentralised despite large mining pools and how geographic shifts (e.g., post-China) enhance security.
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The Future of Payments: How Lightning Pay is helping New Zealand merchants accept Bitcoin seamlessly with instant fiat conversions and zero volatility risk.
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Bitcoin & Taxes in NZ: Simon explains how the IRD treats Bitcoin profits, GST rules, and what compliance means for individuals and businesses.
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Bitcoin Policy Institute: Why sound Bitcoin policy matters and how organisations like BPI are shaping global conversations on regulation and innovation.
Simon Collins Bio:
Dr. Simon Collins, PhD, is the Co-Founder and CRO of Lightning Pay, a New Zealand-based company building scalable Bitcoin payment infrastructure on the Lightning Network. Co-founded with Rob Clarkson and Brandon Bucher, Lightning Pay is revolutionising how Kiwis use Bitcoin for real-world payments. Simon is also a Bitcoin researcher and advocate, contributing to organisations like Satoshi Action and the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and frequently shares insights on X about Bitcoin's role in the global economy.
Catch up on the episode with Brandon Bucher here: Building the Future of Bitcoin Payments
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