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Natalie Brunell: Vik Sharma built a private Bitcoin messaging app after Coinbase account closure

Natalie Brunell: Vik Sharma built a private Bitcoin messaging app after Coinbase account closure
Bitcoin private messaging app launched

Natalie Brunell, board member at Semler Scientific and Bitcoin strategy lead, highlights the work of Vik Sharma, who developed a messaging app that enables private Bitcoin transfers. Sharma began building in Bitcoin after Coinbase closed his account in 2016 due to a single transaction.

Brunell has previously examined the reliability of different Bitcoin custody methods, questioning whether self-custody solutions without a seed phrase can be trusted in her coverage of Bitkey's multi-signature approach. She also discussed educational resources for new market entrants in a piece focused on Bitcoin learning content for beginners. These topics reflect her continued engagement with both practical and educational aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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