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Bitcoin isn't just a store of value anymore, it's reshaping the entire credit market. Brandon Green sits down with Salt Lending CEO and founder Shawn Owen live from Bitcoin 2026 to unpack the digital credit revolution, the rise of Bitcoin-backed lending, and why treasury companies are now writing checks in the hundreds of millions. Shawn also announces Salt Switch, a new product that beats competitor lending rates by up to 1.5%. Trade Bitcoin's next move on Duelbits Predict — get 100% cashback on your first bet, up to $100. Bitcoin Magazine exclusive. bitcoinmagazine.com/duelbits-predictUse code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc Moderator: Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO Shawn Owen - Salt CEOChapters: 2:45 — Announcing Salt Switch: Beating Lending Rates by Up to 1.5%3:49 — What Is Salt Lending? Bitcoin as Collateral, Explained5:30 — Surviving 3 Bear Markets: Antifragility and 100% Lender Repayment8:53 — From $10K Loans to $200K+ Averages: How Customers Evolved11:22 — Treasury Companies and the Next Leg Up for Bitcoin Credit13:05 — Digital Credit, Saylor, and Why There's "No Second Best"16:09 — Will Banks Disrupt Bitcoin — or Will Bitcoin Disrupt Banks?19:51 — Is Bitcoin Financialization Inevitable on the Path to Hyperbitcoinization?23:45 — Volatility, Adoption, and Is the Bear Market Bottom In?28:28 — The Human Side of the Bitcoin Network#Bitcoin #BitcoinMagazine #Bitcoin2026 #SaltLending #ShawnOwen #BrandonGreen #BitcoinLending #DigitalCredit #BitcoinCollateral #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinBackedLoans #SaltSwitch #Saylor #Strategy #Stretch #BitcoinYield #Hyperbitcoinization #StoreOfValue #BitcoinNews #BitcoinPodcast #BTC #BitcoinConference #TreasuryCompany #BitcoinReserve #SoundMoneyDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.