Forget The US! This is how Latinos Are Building Wealth with Bitcoin from Home | Dulce Villarreal
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I talk with Dulce Villarreal, a leading voice in the Bitcoin community across Latin America. Dulce is the founder of Liberia Satoshi and co-creator of Bitcoin for Open Source (B4OS), two grassroots projects focused on expanding Bitcoin education in Spanish for both beginners and experienced developers.We dig into why it’s so important to make high-quality, technical education accessible to Spanish speakers, especially when most of it is still in English. Dulce shares how her courses help people learn everything from non-custodial wallets to command-line tools, eventually preparing some of them to contribute to real-world Open source development projects in Bitcoin.Whether you're new to Bitcoin, interested in education initiatives, or just curious about how people in Latin America are getting involved in the ecosystem, this is a story worth watching.- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Learn and connect:Web: https://bitcoinforopensource.comFollow Librería de Satoshi: @libdesatoshiX: @Dulce_xyzLinkedIn: Dulce VillarrealBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 – What is Liberia Satoshi and why does it matter?01:45 – How did Dulce Villarreal get into Bitcoin?08:10 – What challenges do Spanish speakers face in learning Bitcoin?11:35 – What kind of Bitcoin courses does Liberia Satoshi offer?18:30 – How do students go from beginner to Bitcoin developer?24:00 – How does Bitcoin for Open Source help developers grow?30:55 – How do students earn Bitcoin grants?34:15 – What role do women play in the Bitcoin community?40:10 – How is El Salvador inspiring the Bitcoin community?47:00 – Where to find Dulce Villarreal and her workLive From Bitcoin Beach
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113 Kids Accidentally Solved Voluntary Bitcoin Mass Adoption (In Its Purest Form) | Brindon Mwiine
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we talk with Brindon Mwiine, the founder of Gorilla Sats and Bitcoin Kampala, about how he’s building a real Bitcoin circular economy in Uganda. What started as an effort to share Bitcoin education with university students has grown into a community-driven project that supports an orphanage, a school, and dozens of local vendors, all powered by Bitcoin and lightning payments.Brindon shares how his first trip to BTC Prague opened the door to what’s now a grassroots movement for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. With rising inflation in Africa and limited access to traditional banking, Bitcoin is becoming a practical solution for savings, payments, and economic resilience.Whether you’re curious about real-world use cases, or you’re working on your own local initiative, this conversation is packed with insight on how Bitcoin can become more than just an investment. It can become infrastructure.Watch the full episode to see what Bitcoin adoption really looks like and what it could look like where you live.-MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Socials:https://x.com/brindonmwiine https://www.linkedin.com/in/brindon-mwiine-0b18b8115/ Projects and Communities:https://gorilla-sats.com/ https://x.com/BitcoinKampala https://x.com/OrphansOfUganda Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 – Introduction01:25 – Who is Brindon Mwiine and how did he discover Bitcoin?08:10 – How did Brindon get to BTC Prague and why did it matter?14:32 – What is Gorilla Sats and how does Bitcoin tourism support local communities?23:22 – What is a Bitcoin circular economy and how is it working in Uganda?29:58 – How is Bitcoin used to run an orphanage and school in Uganda?40:10 – Can teachers and vendors really get paid in Bitcoin in Africa?44:35 – How is Bitcoin education helping young people in Uganda?58:00 – How can people support Bitcoin adoption in Uganda?Live From Bitcoin Beach
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Bitcoin Failed to Stick in El Salvador? Mexico Found Out Why | Francisco Chavarria
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode dives into Bitcoin adoption in Mexico through the eyes of Francisco Chavarria, co-founder of YoPaki, a culturally grounded Bitcoin app making digital money accessible to everyday users.Francisco shares his Bitcoin journey from discovering it through his dad and Max Keiser to building a company that offers a non-custodial wallet designed with Mexican users in mind. We talk about his innovative approach to digital currency education using the traditional Lotería game and how YoPaki integrates the Lightning Network for fast, low-cost payments.He also breaks down the complexities of launching a FinTech Mexico startup, the impact of crypto regulations, and why navigating seed phrases and onboarding is so different in Latin America.If you’re interested in how Bitcoin is being adopted in emerging markets or want insight into the challenges of building within strict regulatory environments, this one’s for you.- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Connect with Francisco Chavarria:X: https://x.com/FranciscoBTC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-chavarria-77ba3277/ Learn more about YoPaki:X: https://x.com/yopaki_ Website: https://www.yopaki.com/en Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:01:50 – How did Francisco first hear about Bitcoin?09:15 – Why did Francisco build a fintech company in Mexico?13:04 – How do crypto regulations affect Bitcoin in Mexico?17:46 – What is YoPaki and how does it work?21:33 – How does YoPaki use a game to teach Bitcoin?27:50 – What makes YoPaki a non-custodial wallet?32:10 – How does the Lightning Network work in this wallet?35:20 – What happened when they projected Bitcoin on a central bank?45:45 – How is Bitcoin adoption different in Mexico and El Salvador?1:00:12 – Why is Mexico YoPaki’s main focus?1:05:47 – What’s next for the YoPaki Bitcoin wallet?Live From Bitcoin Beach
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Bukele Didn’t Kill the Bitcoin Law. He Made It Smarter | Gabriel Kurman & Ivan Kaleja
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we’re joined by Gabriel Kurman (GAKU) and Ivan Kaleja of Bitcoin for Humanity, two of the earliest supporters of Bitcoin circular economies worldwide. We dive deep into how grassroots Bitcoin adoption is transforming communities around the world.We talk about the origins of the La Bitcoineta Project, how Latin America became a hub for circular Bitcoin economies, and the creation of a brand-new Bitcoin book “Bitcoin Circular Economies: Stories of hope built on the sovereign money of the future”, which documents its real-world impact in places like Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, and beyond.Whether you're passionate about Bitcoin adoption, financial inclusion, or you're just curious how people are actually using Bitcoin in real life, this is the episode for you.Plus, hear how Bitcoin education is being rolled out in El Salvador’s public schools, how communities are becoming self-sustainable through Bitcoin, and why spending sats is more important than ever to keep these movements alive. If you're dreaming about visiting a Bitcoin circular economy, building your own, or just want to hear the stories that prove Bitcoin is more than just a number on a screen, hit play now.- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Grab the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fbIsg4V"Bitcoin Circular Economies: Stories of hope built on the sovereign money of the future"Gabriel Kurman AKA Gaku: https://x.com/GabrielKurmanIvan Kaleja: https://x.com/ivan_kalejaBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:0:00 – Introduction0:46 – How Did Bitcoin Beach Inspire a Global Bitcoin Movement?3:05 – What Was the “Train the Trainer” Bitcoin Program?7:11 – What Is La Bitcoineta and Why Does It Matter?11:12 – What’s in the New Book About Bitcoin Circular Economies?13:19 – Which Global Bitcoin Communities Are Featured in the Book?16:20 – How Open Source Helped Bitcoin Circular Economies Grow24:50 – How Can Communities Add Their Story to the Bitcoin Book?27:21 – How Bitcoin Communities Around the World Support Each Other30:49 – Why Spending Sats Is Crucial for Bitcoin Adoption36:03 – How Bitcoin Is Being Taught in El Salvador’s Schools45:20 – What Happened at the Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit?48:04 – How Bitcoin Beach Continues Supporting Its Local Community54:30 – How One Community Is Mining Bitcoin From Cooking Oil56:23 – How Bitcoin Economies Can Become Truly Sustainable58:29 – Where to Get the Book and Support the MovementLive From Bitcoin Beach
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How Mempool Space Is Quietly Powering Bitcoin’s Global Growth | Wiz
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Wiz, the co-founder of Mempool, one of the most important tools in the Bitcoin space. We covered a ton of ground in this one, from how he got into tech as a kid to what the Bitcoin mempool actually is and why it matters.Wiz breaks down how Mempool space helps people understand Bitcoin transaction fees, track confirmations, and now even accelerate stuck transactions through their new feature, Mempool Accelerator. Super useful stuff, especially if you've ever been confused about fees or had a transaction get stuck.We also dive into why he’s seriously considering moving his company from Japan to El Salvador. It’s about being part of a real movement, joining a growing Bitcoin community, and contributing to the transformation that’s happening here on the ground.Whether you’re deep into Bitcoin tech or just curious about what’s going on in El Salvador, this episode has something for you.- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Connect with Mempool:Website: https://mempool.space/X: https://x.com/mempoolGithub: https://github.com/mempoolPrimal: https://primal.net/mempoolYT: https://www.youtube.com/@mempoolBitcoinTV.com: https://bitcointv.com/c/mempool/videosX: https://x.com/wizBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 – Introduction02:24 – What Is Mempool Space and Why Is It So Important to Bitcoin?07:15 – What Is the Bitcoin Mempool and How Does It Work?09:02 – How Do Bitcoin Miners Choose Which Transactions to Confirm?14:46 – How Can You Avoid Overpaying Bitcoin Fees?18:22 – What Is Mempool Accelerator and How Does It Work?26:15 – How Mempool Space Ended Up Powering Cash App and Bitkey28:05 – How El Salvador’s Bitcoin Treasury Is Publicly Tracked32:26 – Why El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Matters Globally36:05 – Why Bitcoin Companies Are Relocating to El Salvador39:03 – Is El Salvador Becoming the Silicon Valley of Bitcoin?47:02 – Is Mempool Space Building a Bitcoin Wallet Next?Live From Bitcoin Beach
Live From Bitcoin Beach! This channel is an opportunity to showcase the thoughts and views of Bitcoiners coming through El Zonte, El Salvador.Also known as Bitcoin Beach, this location is ground zero of the Bitcoin and Orange Pill revolution sweeping the nation since President Nayib Bukele made Bitcoin legal tender.We showcase the bustling Salvadoran Bitcoin community, thriving day-to-day using BTC as actual money.From local Bitcoiners to to well-known figures like Giacomo Zucco of Plan B Network, Francis Pouliot of Bull Bitcoin, Robert Breedlove of the What Is Money Show, Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert, Greg Foss of Looking Glass Education, Dr. Jack Kruse of Kruse Longevity Center, and many others, we'll provide an insider's perspective on how Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador is reshaping the landscape locally and globally.We will also be discussing practical tips for those considering moving to El Salvador.Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on all podcast platforms!