Thunderstruck⚡️Get a Slice of the Action! ⚡️11.21.24

Bitcoiners! Is it just us, or does the air feel more electric today? ⚡️ Bitcoin hit another all-time high, and it feels like the whole ecosystem is leveling up right along with it. If you can manage to tear your eyes away from the BTC chart, we’ve got some portfolio news, 🚨 Live Deals 🚨, conferences, and other stuff worthy of your attention. 👇🏻

📝 TLDR 📝

Slice is on fire 🔥 crossing 900k downloads, and will be profitable next month. Lightning⚡️Ventures is back with another opportunity to invest in Slice, the ad-tech AI trailblazer with Bitcoin integration. They’re changing the game of online advertising. They also just launched AskVoid.com, which compliments their addslice.com business.

We’ve supported Slice from the beginning because we see what they’re building: a smarter, better way for advertisers and users to engage online. This isn’t just another ad-tech company—Slice is redefining the space, and their traction proves it. If you’ve been waiting for a standout deal, this is it. Don’t miss the chance to check it out and snag your slice of the action.

Don’t forget LondonLink is still live for a little while longer! If you haven’t heard yet, check out their highlights below.

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⚡️ Wavlake has unveiled a feature allowing artists to promote their music in the Listen To Earn section.

⚡️ Azteco has partnered with Bitkey to enhance global Bitcoin accessibility by offering seamless, universally available Bitcoin vouchers.

⚡️ Foundation has established a community forum, transitioning away from Telegram and utilizing open-source Discourse forum software. 

⚡️ Joltz and Eulen are set to release the first stablecoin on the Lightning Network utilizing Taproot Assets. DePix will be Brazil's inaugural Taproot-based stablecoin, connecting the Lightning Network with the country's PIX payment system.

⚡️ Fold App has launched insured bitcoin deposits, enabling users to make direct deposits or receive bitcoin in a secure environment backed by $250 million in deposit insurance, thanks to their collaboration with BitGo. 

⚡️ Strike expands global referrals, offering 100 USDT in fee-free stacking for Bitcoin purchases, excluding the UK.

⚡️ Breez partners with Mexican Bitcoin neobank Yopaki. Yopaki offers the ability to buy and sell bitcoin and other financial instruments. The app users also get access to automated channel management, resources to learn about Bitcoin (powered by Jippi), and the ability to earn sats by playing the Mexican game, Lotería.

⚡️ PlebDevs.com platform has been launched. It provides tools, workshops, and educational content for aspiring Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr developers.

⚡️ Geyser.fund now supports the use of Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) wallets on Geyser projects.

⚡️ Fountain app v1.1.6 is now live on iOS and Android. It includes many bug fixes, new audio APIs, performance upgrades, and nested navigation.

⚡️ JAN3 Aqua wallet v0.2.5 introduces many UI improvements and a new logo. Among new features are watch-only wallet support for Bitcoin and Liquid, and many bug fixes to improve and stabilize Lightning sends.

Revolutionizing Digital Advertising with Bitcoin

Lightning⚡️Ventures was the first investor in Slice back in November 2022. We have invested in Slice more than any other company in our portfolio. They completed the Wolf Accelerator in November of 2023. Slice aims to disrupt the $455 billion digital advertising industry with its innovative user-centric approach. By directly rewarding users for ad engagement and offering a customizable AI-driven search experience, Slice is not just participating in the market. They are redefining it.

Lightning⚡️Ventures is excited to present another investment opportunity for Slice. If you haven’t tried it yet, check out AddSlice.com and AskVoid.com to earn Bitcoin in your browser.

Key Highlights 🚀

• 875,000+ downloads with zero marketing spend

• Profitable next month with a current burn rate of only $18-20K/month

• 24x boost in LTV (from $1 to $24) in the past year

• Strategic partnerships with Outbrain, Bing/Yahoo, and Taboola

• The recent launch of the VOID search portal achieving $10-30 CPMs

• 165K monthly active users for display ads + 40K beta users for VOID search

Recent Breakthrough:

Slice has secured direct search feed approval from Yahoo/Bing. They view this as the "Holy Grail" of CPMs in ad tech.

The Opportunity:

Slice is raising $750K SAFE at a $10M post-money valuation with a 20% discount. This represents an attractive entry point at >10x projected 2025 revenue multiple for a company showing extraordinary growth metrics.

Why Now:

• Reaching profitability next month

• Launch of high-margin VOID search product

• Direct partnerships with major ad networks

• Expanded into a subscription revenue model

NEW From Slice: Meet Void. Your ultimate portal to the web. Fully customizable. AI-powered. Privacy first. Get started today and journey into the Void👇

Capital-efficient UK-based Bitcoin business with outstanding growth and traction. They’ve been around for over 10 years. LondonLink has only raised $1.5M to date. With a seasoned team, regulatory compliance, and significant growth drivers on the horizon, LondonLink is expanding in the European Bitcoin market. They’re an absolute growth machine, profitable, and about to launch a complete self-service exchange.

• The oldest UK Bitcoin brand. Established in 2013

• Over $47 million in trading volume for 2024

• 140% year-over-year revenue growth with a $2.3M annual run rate

• Profitable core business achieved with only $1.5M raised to date

• Experienced team and board

• Multiple successful exits, including a $4.5B transaction

• Significant growth drivers are anticipated in the next 6–12 months, including a self-serve custody platform and EU market expansion.

• 38% increase in web traffic Aug 24 to Sept 24, 68% up YoY for Sept

• Recently secured Lithuanian VASP license, enabling custody services and interest revenue

Talking Lightning, NOSTR, AI, and what Max is excited about. Max is such a cool dude with great energy! Awesome conversation and loads of fun.

Thunder Funder is a RegCF Portal dedicated to democratizing access to early-stage Bitcoin tech startups. Fuel innovation, own equity, drive adoption.

Joltz kicked off the quarter with a big win at Bitcoin 2024 Pitch Day, impressing judges from UTXO Management, Lightning Ventures, and Fulgur Ventures with their vision for Taproot Assets and stablecoins on the Lightning Network. 🏆⚡️

Joltz is about to launch the first-ever natively issued stablecoin on the Bitcoin Lightning Network! They’ve partnered with Eulen, the issuer of the Brazilian stablecoin DePix!

With Q4 already their highest revenue quarter to date and a strong 2025 pipeline, Joltz is building momentum fast. Partnerships represent ~50K active users, with discussions to onboard apps with over 3M users. 📈

Joltz officially opened their latest fundraising round and have a live deal on Thunder Funder, which is open to both accredited AND non-accredited investors!

The stablecoin market is booming, with $16.8T annualized payment volumes (on par with Visa). Joltz is perfectly positioned to meet the global demand with scalable, Bitcoin-based solutions. 🌎⚡️

Joltz isn't just a company—it's the infrastructure bringing Taproot Assets and Lightning to life for businesses and users worldwide.

Need your fill of in-person Bitcoin action? Get ready, because the 2025 Bitcoin event calendar is heating up! From the sunny vibes of BitcoinDay Naples to the high-altitude energy of Bitcoin Medellin, there’s something for every Bitcoiner.

Don’t miss Bitcoin Mena—because we’ll be there! If you see us, don’t be shy—come say hello! These events are the perfect chance to connect IRL, exchange ideas, and celebrate all things Bitcoin.

🎟️ Bitcoin Mena | Abu Dhabi | Dec 9-10th, 2024

🎟️ BitcoinDay Naples | Naples, FL | Jan 18th, 2024

🎟️ Bitcoin Medellin | Medellin, Columbia | Jan 17-18th, 2024

For the complete list of amazing companies and jobs in Bitcoin, be sure to keep an eye on Bitcoiner Jobs.