Matt Odell
Citadel Dispatch / ODELL
Host of Citadel Dispatch, co-founder of OpenSats and Ten31, co-founder of Bitcoin Park. The person who coined 'Stay humble, stack sats' and the loudest voice for Bitcoin privacy and freedom tech.
Who is Matt Odell?
Matt Odell is one of Bitcoin's most principled voices. For over a decade, he has been a relentless advocate for privacy, open-source development, and the idea that Bitcoin is freedom money, not just a financial asset. His influence extends far beyond his podcast: he co-founded OpenSats, Ten31, and Bitcoin Park, building the infrastructure that supports Bitcoin's open-source ecosystem.
Odell launched Citadel Dispatch in late 2020 as a podcast focused entirely on freedom technology. The show regularly features developers, privacy researchers, and activists working on tools that enhance Bitcoin's censorship resistance and user sovereignty. He also co-hosted Rabbit Hole Recap, a weekly show that became essential listening for staying current with Bitcoin developments.
His institutional contributions are substantial. Ten31 is a Bitcoin-only venture capital firm deploying significant capital exclusively into BTC-focused companies. OpenSats is a global Bitcoin-native charity that funds open-source developers in dozens of countries, providing millions in BTC to individuals and projects building critical Bitcoin infrastructure. Bitcoin Park, located in Nashville, Tennessee, serves as a physical community space for Bitcoin education and collaboration.
Perhaps most famously, Odell coined the phrase 'Stay humble, stack sats,' which became one of Bitcoin's most recognized mantras. He also popularized the term 'Zaps' for Lightning Network tips on Nostr. In a striking demonstration of his principles, Odell deleted his Twitter account with over 250,000 followers to move his presence to Nostr, an open-source, Bitcoin-powered social protocol. He doesn't just talk about decentralization. He makes personal sacrifices for it.
“Stay humble, stack sats. Bitcoin is freedom money. It's a defensive tool that empowers you to opt out of our broken system without permission.”
Why we feature Matt
Freedom tech champion
Co-founded OpenSats (funding open-source devs), Ten31 (Bitcoin VC), and Bitcoin Park (community space). Building the infrastructure layer that supports everything else.
Privacy advocacy
The loudest and most consistent voice for Bitcoin privacy. Advocates against KYC, promotes self-custody, and educates users on protecting their financial sovereignty.
Principled action
Deleted 250K followers on Twitter to move to Nostr. Coined 'Stay humble, stack sats.' He doesn't just talk about decentralization, he lives it at personal cost.
Developer ecosystem support
Through OpenSats, Odell has helped channel millions in BTC to open-source developers worldwide. The tools Bitcoin users rely on exist partly because of this funding.
Matt's best work
Citadel Dispatch
Interactive live show focused on freedom technology, Bitcoin privacy, and open-source development. The essential podcast for Bitcoin privacy.
OpenSats
Global Bitcoin-native charity co-founded by Odell, funding open-source developers building critical Bitcoin infrastructure.
Ten31 - Bitcoin Venture Capital
Bitcoin-only VC firm co-founded by Odell, investing exclusively in companies building on open protocols.
Bitcoin Park (Nashville)
Physical community workspace for Bitcoin education, meetups, and collaboration. A real-world citadel.
About this profile
Bitcoin.diy features Matt Odell because his work represents the conscience of the Bitcoin community. Through OpenSats, Ten31, and Bitcoin Park, he is building the institutional infrastructure that keeps Bitcoin open and free. His privacy advocacy is essential reading for anyone serious about self-sovereignty.