Brian Mahoney, Co-founder of Mezo, introduces the company’s mission to expand Bitcoin’s utility beyond just holding. Mezo’s flagship product is a Bitcoin sidechain that enables users to borrow against their Bitcoin at a low 1% interest rate, without counterparty or credit risk. Users can spend borrowed funds on gift cards, donations, e-commerce, and more. Compatible with any Bitcoin wallet or exchange, Mezo offers a transparent, on-chain borrowing experience with flexible repayment. With 200,000 community members and a newly launched mainnet, Mezo aims to make Bitcoin more usable in everyday life.