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 Bitc...
What Happened to Bitcoin in Bali? Its Rise, Fall, and Comeback | Diana & Marius
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, In this episode, I sit down with Diana and Marius, a German couple on a mission to make Bali a Bitcoin Island—again! We dive into their journey of moving to Indonesia, discovering Bitcoin’s potential, and building a Bitcoin circular economy despite some major obstacles.Bali was once a hotspot for Bitcoin, with businesses accepting BTC and ATMs everywhere, until the government cracked down in 2018. But Diana and Marius didn’t give up. Instead of fighting the system, they got creative. Now, they’re educating communities, growing Bitcoin meetups across Indonesia, and running the Bitcoin House in Canggu, a hub for learning, sharing, and spending Bitcoin, without breaking the rules.We talk about why 74% of Indonesians don’t have a bank account and how Bitcoin can help, the Bitcoin ban in Bali and their smart workaround using Fedimint, and how they’ve grown 31+ Bitcoin meetups across Indonesia. They share what it’s like to build a Bitcoin community from scratch and their big vision: Making Indonesia the second country to adopt Bitcoin!If you’re into grassroots Bitcoin adoption, financial freedom, or just want an excuse to visit Bali, 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/Support their work! Donate to Bitcoin Indonesia: https://bitcoinindonesia.xyz/support-us/X: https://x.com/BitcoinIndo21 | https://x.com/BTCHouseBaliConnect with Diana at https://x.com/BuleBitcoinLive From Bitcoin Beach
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How One Woman is Building a Bitcoin Economy From Scratch in Mexico | Isabella Santos
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Isabella Santos, a journalist-turned-Bitcoiner who's building a circular economy on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. She shares her journey from working in mainstream media—where she quickly realized how broken the system was—to going all-in on Bitcoin and helping communities take control of their financial future.We talk about how one of her students used their Bitcoin savings to pay for surgery, the challenges of onboarding merchants, and the mindset shift needed for people who’ve never been able to save before. She explains why Lightning Network is crucial for adoption in developing economies, how Bitcoin circular economies are creating real change, and why Bitcoiners visiting Isla Mujeres can play a key role in supporting the movement.We also dive into her work with Get Based TV, a Bitcoin-focused production company creating high-quality content, including their documentary on Bitcoin adoption in Peru’s circular economy project, Motive. Isabella’s passion for financial freedom and community-driven Bitcoin adoption is contagious, and this conversation is packed with insights for anyone who wants to see Bitcoin make a real-world impact.If you’re into real-world Bitcoin adoption, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Follow Isabella and BTC Isla: X: https://x.com/BTCIsla and https://x.com/IsabellaSG3YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCIslaSupport the project through Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/btcislaLive From Bitcoin Beach
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Why Bitcoin Is the Ultimate Tool for Peace and Voluntary Exchange | Knut Svanholm
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Bitcoin educator and author Knut Svanholm for a deep dive into Bitcoin’s role in financial freedom, decentralization, and hyperbitcoinization.Knut shares how his travels led him to question the nature of money, freedom, and voluntary interactions, ultimately bringing him down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. We talk about how Bitcoin removes incentives for violence, making peaceful communication more profitable, and why this matters for all of us.We break down El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption, the impact of Bitcoin Beach on the global economy, as well as his strong opinions on why Bitcoin should remain purely money, and nothing else, especially not NFTs or ordinals.If you've ever wondered how Bitcoin can truly change society for the better, you won't want to miss this conversation!- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Check out Knut’s books and podcast at https://bitcoininfinitystore.com/X: https://x.com/knutsvanholmYT: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinInfinityShowLive From Bitcoin Beach
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Why Bitcoiners Should Pay Attention to Stablecoins on Lightning | Jesse Shrader
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador in this episode, I sit down with Jesse Shrader from Amboss to dive deep into the Lightning Network, stablecoins on Bitcoin, and how we scale Bitcoin for real-world use.We kick things off by discussing why stablecoins on Lightning could be a game changer and why most Bitcoiners aren’t paying enough attention to it. Jesse shares some eye-opening stats, like how Tether did $7 trillion in transactions last year, more than Visa, and explains why stablecoins need Bitcoin’s security to thrive.We also get into Jesse’s personal Bitcoin journey, from his early days watching ads for tiny Bitcoin rewards to dealing with banking scams and shady overdraft fees in a call center job. Those experiences led him to Bitcoin, but it wasn’t until he hit insane on-chain fees in 2017 that he really saw the need for Lightning.From there, we break down the challenges of Lightning payments, why large transactions still fail, and how Amboss is helping make the network more efficient. Jesse explains how merchants can lease liquidity instead of paying Visa’s 3% fees, and how Lightning node operators can earn yield on their Bitcoin, without counterparty risk.We also touch on the future of Bitcoin payments, regulatory challenges, and what’s happening in El Salvador. If you’ve ever wondered how Lightning works behind the scenes and where it’s headed, this episode is for you.Tune in and let’s talk Bitcoin!- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Follow Jesse & Amboss:Website: https://amboss.tech/X: https://x.com/AmbossTechJesse on X: https://x.com/jestopher_btcLive From Bitcoin Beach
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How Bitcoin Saved This Man from Political Persecution and Financial Ruin | Enrique Ho
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Enrique Ho, a former traditional finance executive turned full-blown Bitcoin advocate. Enrique’s story is wild. One day, he was living the high life as a private equity guy in Panama. The next, he was on the run, hit with an Interpol Red Notice, accused of crimes he didn’t commit, and forced into exile. But here’s where it gets interesting, Bitcoin saved him.With his assets at risk of being frozen, Enrique remembered something his wife had told him years before: Bitcoin can’t be confiscated. So, he moved his savings into BTC, not as an investment, but as financial insurance. That decision changed everything. He went down the rabbit hole, realized what Bitcoin really means, and is now dedicating his life to helping others gain financial sovereignty, especially in places where governments can seize everything overnight.We talk about how Panama missed its chance with Bitcoin while El Salvador is making all the right moves. Enrique shares his firsthand experience with the dangers of government-controlled money, something people are waking up to even in the US. He explains why he’s now working with Blink (formerly Bitcoin Beach Wallet) to push Bitcoin adoption and how Latin America and Africa are about to see a massive wave of financial transformation. This one’s packed with insight, real-world lessons, and a powerful story about why Bitcoin matters beyond just number go up. Don’t miss it!- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Follow Enqrique:X: https://x.com/abelitopanama / https://x.com/ho_fernandezSubstack: https://substack.com/@enriquehoLive 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!
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