21 in 21: Kyle Fletcher

Haley Berkoe is joined by Kyle Fletcher, Principal Design Director at Block, to explore the intersection of bitcoin, design, and culture. They discuss why artists and designers play a critical role in shaping bitcoin’s future, the sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate, and how thoughtful design can help bring bitcoin to the masses. Kyle also shares personal influences, dream projects, and why onboarding artists, local merchants, and creative communities is key to bitcoin adoption.

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Intro & Kyle’s background at Block

01:01 State of Bitcoin brand creative

02:59 Designing future money: local and circular economies

05:55 The Intersection of art and bitcoin

08:19 The sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate

12:32 Design mentors, observation, and environment

15:39 Why Silicon Valley designers should care about Bitcoin

17:52 Dream projects: Bitcoin art galleries & philanthropy

22:11 Final thoughts: how creatives can get started with Bitcoin

23:13 Where to find Kyle online

FOLLOW:

Kyle Fletcher: https://x.com/kyleluvsew, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefletcher/

Block/Cash App: https://x.com/blocks, https://x.com/CashApp

Haley Berkoe: https://x.com/HBerkoe, https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyberkoe/

Presidio Bitcoin: https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin, https://www.linkedin.com/company/presidio-bitcoin

LINKS:

Presidio Bitcoin Design Week Summary: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitcoindesign/p/presidio-bitcoin-design-week?r=53cq2n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Kyle’s talk at Design Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YArvqMYy6nI

Bitcoin Plushie: https://www.uncute.com/collections/everything-else/products/here-comes-bitcoin

WATCH THE SHOW:

https://www.youtube.com/@PresidioBitcoin