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Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachEl Salvador’s Dual Citizenship Secrets For Bitcoin Maxis (2026 Second Passport Guide) | Alex RecousoIf Bitcoin is the ultimate opt-out, why can a single border guard still ruin your whole plan?Mike Peterson sits down with Alex Recouso to get into dual citizenship, second citizenship, and global mobility from a Bitcoin maxi point of view. Alex explains why 2020 was the moment the lesson clicked. Bitcoin gives you permissionless money, but your body still moves through checkpoints, visas, and policies that can change fast. That is where geopolitical risk stops being background noise and becomes a daily constraint.Alex breaks down Flag Theory in a way that fits how Bitcoiners...
2026-02-071h 10
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBukele’s Blind Spot: New Bitcoin Mining Tech That Can Turn El Salvador Trash Into Digital Gold | Dusan MatuskaMike Peterson sits down with Dusan Matuska to unpack Bitcoin adoption in India while UPI dominates daily payments. They discuss why Bitcoiners call UPI “governmental lightning,” what that suggests about transaction monitoring, and how self-custody becomes a defining decision for anyone who cares about privacy and control.Dusan Matuska explains how a circular economy forms through local Bitcoin trade, merchant acceptance, and community trust. He shares why non-KYC habits and small networks matter, and how these patterns can scale through educators who know how to communicate without losing people.Dusan then gets specific about sustainable mini...
2026-01-3149 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow El Salvador Forced This Crypto Billionaire to Use Bitcoin (Proof The Circular Economy Works)Can a rural village in El Salvador actually replace the central bank?Host Jethro Toro hangs out with Mike Peterson and the founders of Bitcoin Berlin, Evelyn Lemus and Gerardo Linares. They talk about a grassroots movement that is changing how people use money. We explore the true story of El Zonte, where a project focused on community development built a true circular economy. They used the Lightning Network to make fast digital payments just to survive the pandemic proving the experts wrong years before big banks caught on.Evelyn and Gerardo explain exactly how...
2026-01-241h 26
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach$1B Founder: "The Banks Took My Home, So I Built A Company To Replace Them" | Jeremy AlmondIs Bitcoin actually helping anyone, or is it just another Wall Street game with better branding? In this conversation, Mike Peterson sits down with Jeremy Almond (@jeremyalmond) to argue that the answer shows up in Bitcoin circular economies, where people earn, spend, and save in Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and where financial inclusion can look like a kid getting access to school, tools, and a first job.Jeremy shares the personal story that brought him here, shaped by the 2008 financial crisis, Occupy Wall Street, and a family tragedy that turned “money problems” into a lif...
2026-01-0344 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachKnut Svanholm: Why I’m Considering Moving to El Salvador After Meeting Bukele (And You Should Too!)What if democracy can’t survive sound money, because it runs on promises it can’t fund?Knut Svanholm sits down with Mike Peterson in El Salvador, fresh from a formal night at the presidential palace with President Nayib Bukele. Phones taken, press everywhere, and a president who feels unnervingly normal to Bitcoiners. Knut’s take is blunt, El Salvador may have accidentally voted “one of us” into office, and the results feel like the inverse of clown world.Then the conversation turns to the cage, fiat currency. They break down how money printing, capital gains tax...
2025-12-2744 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachYou Think You’re Sovereign Until You Test Bitcoin In The Real World (Not On Twitter) | Efrat FenigsonWhat if the real trap is not working hard, it is spending your best years building someone else’s empire with money you do not even trust?Mike Peterson sits down with Efrat Fenigson (@efenigson) during Bitcoin Historico for a blunt conversation about the fiat system, corporate life, and why “growth for growth’s sake” eventually stops making sense. Efrat explains how years of being great at driving revenue for other people pushed her toward a bigger question: who is this all really for?Before Bitcoin, Efrat Fenigson was deep in the tech world, first as a dev...
2025-12-2046 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Country Or State Capture? Bukele Finally Exposed The Real Tension in El Salvador | Giacomo Zucco, Knut Svanholm, Jethro ToroRecorded in the middle of Bitcoin Month, this episode brings together Knut Svanholm, Giacomo Zucco, Mike Peterson, and Jethro Toro in El Zonte, El Salvador. They unpack what it feels like to live through Bitcoin Historico at the National Palace San Salvador, Adopting Bitcoin in San Salvador, and the Bitcoin Beach Festival on the coast. From free pupusas and packed plazas to barefoot plebs and kids everywhere, you get a ground-level view of why El Salvador still feels like Bitcoin Country after the El Salvador legal tender law and why so many Bitcoiners keep coming back.The...
2025-12-0657 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachLarry Lepard Predicts How The Fourth Turning Ends: $5M Bitcoin & Michael Saylor President In 2032!What if a US dollar collapse is not doom talk from the fringe, but simply the logical end of the fiat currency game we are already playing. In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with investor and author Larry Lepard inside El Salvador’s National Palace to unpack the thesis behind The Big Print book and why Larry believes the next massive round of money printing is not a question of if, only when. From the setting to the stakes, this is a conversation about what happens to real people when a reserve currency reaches the edge of the ma...
2025-11-2251 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Is Nothing Without Health: Take Self Custody Of Your Biology In El Salvador Now | Christopher Wedick of Mind Shift StudiosWhat good is financial sovereignty if your body is still in custodial care? Mike Peterson sits down with Christopher Wedick to map out the Reclaiming Health and Longevity Symposium in San Salvador, a two-day meet-up where decentralized health meets decentralized wealth. They talk health sovereignty, community healing, and why El Salvador’s mix of safety, affordability, and sunlight makes it a real base for people who want financial self-custody and practical lifestyle medicine. This is the week where Bitcoin pragmatists and wellness builders compare notes in the same room.Christopher shares why he left Canada for El Sa...
2025-11-1027 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Month In El Salvador: Real Adoption Or PR? Listen & Decide For Yourself | ft. Adopting BitcoinIf you think the IMF is winning in El Salvador, think again! Bitcoin Beach founder's Mike Peterson sits down with Jethro, Kiki, and Charlie to show the receipts from the ground. We talk real Bitcoin circular economies, the merchants who now prefer sats, and how everyday life in El Zonte, El Tunco, and beyond has changed when money is freedom money.San Salvador’s historic center is about to become the stage for Bitcoin Histórico. El Salvador National Palace and National Theater will lit up with a VIP lineup most people said would never come here. Rus...
2025-11-091h 10
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow El Salvador Made Bitcoin Grow Faster Than the Internet | Jack MallersJack Mallers and Mike Peterson share two unforgettable stories from Bitcoin’s early days in El Salvador. Strike once tested a small ten-cent reward for new users, and the strong response showed how even tiny incentives could spark Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. They also tell how local kids used Strike and Bitrefill to buy Free Fire game credits online for the first time. Since they didn’t have credit cards, Bitcoin let them make legit online purchases, surprising a shop owner who thought the system had been hacked. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://www.yo...
2025-11-0803 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachIs the IMF Quietly Controlling El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment? @EfratFenigson ft Mike PetersonIn this episode, Efrat sits down with Mike Peterson to hear the story of Bitcoin Beach from his perspective. Mike explains how a small surf town in El Salvador, El Zonte, became the birthplace of the first Bitcoin circular economy. What started with simple incentives for kids to stay in school and help their community grew into a model of financial inclusion that changed how families and businesses interact with money.Mike shares how Bitcoin adoption reshaped daily life during the COVID-19 crisis, when families depended on it for food and essentials. He describes how the local...
2025-10-0428 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCan Banks Stop Bitcoin? Lessons from El Salvador | Jeremy Almond & CK SnarksIn this episode, host Jeremy Almond sits down with Mike Peterson, the founder of Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, and CK Snarks from the Human Rights Foundation to explore how Bitcoin is transforming lives at the community level and beyond.Mike shares the Bitcoin Beach perspective on how a small grassroot project in El Zonte grew into a movement that helped shape El Salvador’s decision to make Bitcoin legal tender. What started with paying local youth in Bitcoin for community work turned into a living example of financial inclusion and a circular economy built on digital cu...
2025-09-2032 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachStop Worshiping Bitcoin! El Salvador Proves It’s Just Money (Not a Savior) | Mike PetersonMike Peterson joins CK to share the story of Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, and how it became a model for a circular economy. The conversation explores his journey from a California surfer to a community leader in El Salvador, where bitcoin moved from theory into practice. Together, they discuss why bitcoin must be used as money rather than just digital gold, how saving in bitcoin changed lives in El Zonte, and what it means for a nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.The episode highlights how Bitcoin Beach started as a community effort...
2025-09-0646 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachIs El Salvador Still Bitcoin Country? Here’s What Actually Changed | Mike PetersonThis is a special episode from The Sovereign Podcast, hosted by Michael Ruiz, where Mike Peterson joined as a guest.In this conversation, Mike shares the full story of Bitcoin Beach and how a grassroots project in El Zonte helped inspire El Salvador to make Bitcoin legal tender. He talks about how the project began, the challenges of community building, and the mindset shift that happens when people start earning in Bitcoin. From keeping youth out of gangs to showing the world what a working circular economy looks like, Mike explains the lessons learned from years on...
2025-08-231h 11
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Gentrification in El Salvador: The Hypocrisy No One Talks About | Lexi CrossThinking about buying real estate in El Salvador or relocating with your family? In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with Lexi Cross from Good Life ElSalvador to break down what’s really happening in the El Salvador real estate market. They talk about everything from turnkey condos and oceanview lots to Bitcoin purchases and foreign real estate investment. Whether you're planning a move or looking for a second home, this episode gives a clear look at what it's like living in El Salvador right now.Lexi shares insights on how real estate seasonality impacts the market, whe...
2025-05-3145 min
The EO Visionary Voices PodcastThe Vending Machine Revolution with Mike HoffmanIn this conversation, Mike Hoffman, known as the 'passive income guy', shares his journey from a human performance coach to a successful entrepreneur in the vending machine industry. He discusses the importance of freedom in his life, the logistics of running vending routes, and how to balance health-conscious choices in vending. Mike provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the significance of technology and real-time data in modern vending operations. He also touches on the impact of wearable technology on health and nutrition.takeawaysMike's entrepreneurial journey began with a lemonade stand at age 12.Vending machines...
2024-12-3025 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe Truth About Building a Bitcoin Community in El Salvador | Jordan UrbsLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Jordan Urbs to dive into the behind-the-scenes of the retreats he and his partner Michael have been organizing in El Salvador. We talk about the challenges of pulling off these events, the amazing people who attend, and why so many are drawn to El Salvador—especially with the Bitcoin adoption. Jordan shares his story of moving to El Salvador, the surprising similarities, and how both places require you to embrace the unpredictable.We also chat about the growing community of sovereign in...
2024-10-051h 15
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCan Bitcoin Disrupt the Entire Lending System? | Gabe HigginsLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Gabe Higgins, co-founder of BlockSpaces and co-author of Thank God for Bitcoin. We dive into his experience discovering affordable, high-quality dental care here (they even accept Bitcoin!) and how he’s now recommending it to friends and family as a clever way to save money while enjoying a vacation in paradise.We then get into Gabe's journey with Bitcoin, which started in 2012 during the Ron Paul era, when he first realized how broken the fiat system is. Gabe shares how his lo...
2024-09-2857 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin for Kids: The Little HODler & Mi Primer Bitcoin Collaboration | Lina Seiche & John DennehyLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we’re back with two amazing guests! Today, we’ve got Lina Seiche, mom of The Little HODLer, and John Dennehy, founder Mi Primer Bitcoin, and they’ve got some exciting news to share. They’re teaming up to create a Bitcoin schoolbook for younger kids, filling in the gap left after the success of The Bitcoin Diploma for older students. We talk about how this project came to be, why it's so important to start teaching Bitcoin to kids early, and how they're working with the Ministry of Educat...
2024-09-211h 03
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBreaking Poverty Cycles with Bitcoin – Aaron Murphy's MURPHSLIFE Mission in El SalvadorLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we dive into part two of our conversation with Aaron Murphy, the founder of @MURPHSLIFE Foundation. Aaron shares his incredible journey from overcoming addiction to building a life in El Salvador, where he's now transforming communities through his charitable work.We talk about how MurphsLife got started, how it grew through platforms like TikTok, and the amazing things Aaron's been able to accomplish with the support of donors around the world. From building homes and businesses for impoverished families to creating a sustainable farm in th...
2024-09-1854 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMax Keiser and Aaron of Murphslife on Using Bitcoin to Transform Communities in El SalvadorLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we have a special episode for you today! Max Keiser is back on the show, and this time he brought a guest—Aaron Murphy from the MurphsLife Foundation. Aaron has an incredible story of transformation, going from partying and excess to dedicating his life to helping the poorest communities in Latin America.In this episode, we dive into the amazing work MurphsLife Foundation is doing in El Salvador—building homes, schools, and safe houses, while also providing well-paying jobs to locals. We also talk about the incredible impact Bitc...
2024-09-1433 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachIs El Salvador Ready for Expats? Expat Money Show ’s Honest Take | Mikkel ThorupLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Mikkel Thorup, an expat consultant who helps high-net-worth families relocate to new countries. Mikkel's been traveling the world for 25 years and is an expert on finding the best places to live for those looking to escape high taxes and enjoy more freedom.In this episode, we dive into Mikkel's recent visit to El Salvador. He shares his thoughts on the country’s progress, especially with Bitcoin adoption and improving safety. But is El Salvador ready to become a go-to spot for expats? Mikkel opens up...
2024-09-0748 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow Bitcoin Makes You Smarter | Jens WegmannLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Jens Wegmann, a German expat who’s made El Zonte his second home. Jens shares the fascinating story of how he and his wife ended up in El Salvador during the pandemic, looking for a place that was open to unvaccinated travelers and also Bitcoin-friendly. They loved it so much that they decided to buy a property and open a guesthouse here.Jens talks about his background as a teacher and principal at a Montessori school in Germany, and how the philosophy of Montessori ed...
2024-08-3152 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy Adopting Bitcoin El Salvador Is the Most Important Conference of the Year | Charlie StevensLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Charlie to catch up on all the exciting developments in the Bitcoin world, especially what's happening in the lead-up to the Adopting Bitcoin conference here in Berlin, El Salvador. We dive into Charlie's vision for Bitcoin as a medium of exchange and why building tools to use Bitcoin as money is so crucial for its adoption.Charlie shares some cool updates from the Bitcoin Center in Berlin, where they're making strides in Bitcoin education and empowering young people and local businesses...
2024-08-2454 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy This Bitcoin Retreat in El Salvador Could Change Your Life | Michael RuizLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Michael Ruiz to explore the incredible transformation happening in this country. Michael shares his journey from Miami to El Salvador, initially drawn by Bitcoin but ultimately captivated by the broader changes taking place under President Nayib Bukele's leadership. We dive into his entrepreneurial ventures, including Nakamoto Express, a package forwarding company, and Sovereignty Studios, a new media company dedicated to highlighting the opportunities in El Salvador.We also discuss an exciting retreat Michael is organizing, designed to give participants a firsthand look a...
2024-08-1753 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy this Doctor Left Medicine to Fight for Bitcoin | IZZY of AmberAppLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Izzy, a passionate Bitcoiner with a fascinating journey from being a doctor to becoming a full-time advocate for Bitcoin. We dive deep into his personal story—how he struggled with feeling powerless against a system that controls everything from money to media, and how discovering Bitcoin provided him with a path to financial sovereignty.We also talk about the Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador and how it's giving people here a new sense of hope and opportunity. Izzy shares his plans to...
2024-08-111h 15
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFrom El Salvador to Bulgaria: Can Bitcoin Fix Football? | George Manolov of Botev PlovdivLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with George Manolov, the visionary behind Botev Plovdiv’s integration of Bitcoin. In this episode, we explore how this historic Bulgarian football club is making El Salvador its economic center due to the country’s favorable Bitcoin regulations.George explains the strategic benefits of El Salvador's legal framework, including zero capital gains taxes on Bitcoin, and how it aligns with their goal to decentralize ownership and attract international investors. We delve into the potential of Bitcoin as the global reserve currency and why positioning businesses to l...
2024-08-0357 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachDiscover the Ultimate Travel Hack with This YouTube Super Star! | Cata @BackPackYourLifeLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, join us for an engaging conversation with Cata from the YouTube channel "Backpack Your Life," a successful travel vlogger with over 700,000 subscribers. In this episode, Cata shares his firsthand experiences with digital payments and how his recent visit to El Salvador changed his perspective on Bitcoin. We discuss how we met and his curiosity about Bitcoin, which led him to explore its practical uses in the country. Cata contrasts his first visit to El Salvador in 2016, when it felt unsafe, with the significant improvements he's seen under President B...
2024-07-271h 03
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy El Salvador is the Next Big Bitcoin Mining Hub | Gerald WilkieLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Gerald Wilkie to explore his company's plans to revolutionize Bitcoin mining and repair in El Salvador. Gerald shares their commitment to quality over quantity and their progress towards being fully operational by the end of Q3 with 74 megawatts of mining power.We discuss the challenges of using Chinese-made mining equipment, which often breaks down in extreme conditions, creating a demand for reliable Bitcoin mining repair services. Gerald recounts their journey from mining Bitcoin in 2012 to becoming a professional operation in 2014, aiming to dominate ASIC...
2024-07-1345 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Will Be “BIG IN JAPAN” | Dylan LeClairLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, join me as I sit down with Dylan LeClair to discuss his incredible journey in the Bitcoin space. In this episode, Dylan shares how he went from being a business school student working manual labor jobs to becoming a key player in the Bitcoin community. We dive into Dylan's recent visit to El Salvador for President Nayib Bukele's inauguration and the Bitcoin events happening here. Dylan also opens up about his pivotal role at Bitcoin Magazine, where he transitioned from contributor outreach to writing in-depth analysis pieces.
2024-07-0655 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhy Jack Mallers Turned Down Life Changing Money for Strike and Instead Headed to Bitcoin BeachLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode features a captivating conversation with Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike. Join us as we dive into Jack's remarkable journey, from his initial doubts and lack of direction to becoming a driving force in the Bitcoin revolution. Jack shares his experiences in El Salvador, highlighting the country's rapid transformation and modernization fueled by Bitcoin adoption.We discuss the significant changes in El Salvador's infrastructure and public safety, attributing much of this progress to the visionary approach of the government. Jack offers insights into the disparity between media...
2024-06-2946 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFinancial Freedom or Big Lie? Exposing The Bitcoin Mining Controversy | Kristine CranleyLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I'm excited to bring you a captivating discussion with Kristine Cranley on the transformative power of Bitcoin. In this episode, Kristine shares her incredible journey into the Bitcoin space, which began with her work helping women in crisis pregnancies. She discovered Bitcoin as a solution to financial instability, highlighting how it can incentivize saving even for those living paycheck to paycheck by shifting their perspectives on future value.We delve into Kristine's fascinating involvement with Giga Energy, a company focused on utilizing stranded gas for Bitcoin m...
2024-06-2237 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachZuby Unfiltered: El Salvador EditionLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we have a special guest today, the renowned rapper, podcaster, author, and champion women's deadlifter, Zuby. In this episode, we delve into Zuby's first impressions of El Salvador as he visits for President Nayib Bukele's inauguration. Zuby shares his admiration for Bukele, highlighting the significant economic development in the country and Bukele's unprecedented approval rating.We explore Zuby's extensive travels to 44 countries and his unique approach to truly understanding a place by engaging with locals. His reflections on the palpable optimism and national pride in El Salvador are...
2024-06-151h 24
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachEl Salvador 2.0: Will This Nation Adopt Bitcoin Next? | Maya ParbhoeLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, join us for an inspiring conversation with Maya Parbhoe, a visionary leader with ambitions to transform Suriname. In this episode, Maya shares her compelling journey and vision for her country, deeply inspired by El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption.Maya provides a captivating history of Suriname, highlighting its rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources. Despite these assets, the country struggles with economic hardships due to corruption and mismanagement. She outlines her bold plan to replace the national currency, the Surinamese Dollar (SRD), with Bitcoin, aiming to build a transparent...
2024-06-0849 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe Dark Side of Bitcoin No One Talks About | Surfer JimLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Surfer Jim, a veteran Bitcoiner and construction business owner, to discuss the importance of estate planning for Bitcoin holders. Surfer Jim shares his journey from a construction entrepreneur to a Bitcoin advocate, emphasizing the need for proper estate planning to ensure your Bitcoin wealth is passed on securely. We delve into how integrating Bitcoin into your will and trust is crucial, and how Surfer Jim helps clients secure their Bitcoin through multi-signature wallets with The Bitcoin Advisor. Alongside these in...
2024-06-0148 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachYou Won't Believe How This Immigrant Found Bitcoin | Camila CamptonLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Camila Campton, a passionate advocate for Bitcoin, who shares how the decentralized currency is forging new paths for wealth creation right at home. Camila discusses the transformative potential of Bitcoin in Latin America, where people can now build generational wealth independently of corrupt traditional systems. She shares her personal journey into the Bitcoin space, from initial skepticism to becoming a key influencer and advocate. We also dive into the unique dynamics of El Salvador's growing Bitcoin community, illustrating the country's emergence a...
2024-05-2539 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMove Your Wealth to Bitcoin Standard NOW | Saifedean AmmousLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we dive deep into the transformative potential of Bitcoin as a superior form of money, perfectly aligned with modern technological advancements. Join me as I sit down with renowned economist Saifedean Ammous, author of "The Bitcoin Standard," to explore how Bitcoin's hard money principles such as its capped supply and difficulty adjustment mechanism are pivotal for economic stability and future-oriented financial planning.Saifedean shares his expert insights on why Bitcoin, with its robust technological framework and predictable monetary policy, represents not just an e...
2024-05-1853 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin or Slavery: El Salvador's Insane Plan to Disrupt the World Order | Nico of Simply BitcoinLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sat down with Nico from Simply Bitcoin to explore the seismic shift we're living through—the separation of money and state—and how Bitcoin plays a pivotal role in this transition. Nico shares his experiences in El Salvador, where Bitcoin has been embraced as legal tender, and how this small nation is challenging the global financial status quo under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele. We discuss the challenges El Salvador faces, how the people feel about their president, and why Bitcoin adoption has been...
2024-05-1148 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe Incredible Way Bitcoin is Fighting Global Oppression with BTC SessionsLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, join me as I sit down with the one and only BTC Sessions, the popular Bitcoin educator and YouTuber from Canada. In this episode, we dive into his inspiring journey into the world of Bitcoin and his mission to create informative and easy-to-understand educational content for the masses.Discover the groundbreaking work @BTCSessions is doing with the Human Rights Foundation and learn about his experience with the Canadian trucker protests in 2022, where he played a crucial role in setting up a successful Bitcoin fundraising campaign.We...
2024-05-041h 02
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachPreston Pysh Drops Bombshell on Bukele's Bitcoin StrategyLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, as we dive deep into a fascinating conversation with Preston Pysh, a prominent voice in the Bitcoin community and a former Buffett enthusiast turned Bitcoin maximalist. We delve into Preston's transformative journey from adhering to Warren Buffett's investment strategies to embracing Bitcoin.Throughout our discussion, Preston shares compelling arguments on how Bitcoin redefines the valuation of traditional assets like real estate and stocks, providing a new perspective on investment and economic stability. He provides insights into his current investment approach, focusing on entities like MicroStrategy that leverage Bitcoin's...
2024-04-271h 06
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachLarry Lepard EXPOSES The Truth About El SalvadorLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Lawrence Lepard. We dive deep into Lawrence's intriguing journey from a technology investor to an advocate for sound money and Bitcoin. Lawrence shares how the 2008 financial crisis radically shifted his perspective, leading him to explore and eventually embrace Bitcoin, despite initial skepticism. Join us as we discuss the practical uses and benefits of Bitcoin in daily transactions and its role in potentially reshaping monetary policies worldwide. We also touch on the broader implications of Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, highlighting h...
2024-04-201h 01
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe History of Bitcoin Magazine & How El Salvador Gets the Power of the Bitcoin Brand | Mike GermanoLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, where I have the pleasure of hosting Mike Germano, President of Bitcoin Magazine, to talk about the remarkable influence of Bitcoin in El Salvador, especially during the Bitcoin halving 2024. We explore the cultural and social dimensions of Bitcoin and how it has reshaped his family's outlook on it. Mike sheds light on the hurdles and triumphs of operating a media company in today's digital era, particularly one that's centered on Bitcoin. He highlights the role of Bitcoin Magazine in the Bitcoin ecosystem, emphasizing its commitment to investigative journalism, e...
2024-04-131h 20
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow President Bukele Used Bitcoin to Free El Salvador from the IMF | Luke BroylesLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, host Mike Peterson sat down with @Luke_Broyles to discuss Luke's background and insights into how Bitcoin is transforming economies like El Salvador's. This exciting episode explores how Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele is aligning incentives and improving lives through new monetary policy and digital currency. Bitcoin reorients worldviews and value hierarchies. Bitcoin works because no one person controls it – it requires humility to admit that if any one of us had the power to manipulate Bitcoin, it would fail. This contrasts with the fia...
2024-01-122h 11
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow Hollywood Censorship Fueled This Comedian's Bitcoin Crusade In El Salvador | Graham ElwoodLive from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador, this fascinating episode features host Mike Peterson in conversation with Graham Elwood, a lively comedian, filmmaker, and enthusiastic Bitcoin advocate. The chat reveals Graham’s interesting journey into the Bitcoin world, pointing out the changing power of this digital currency in remodeling traditional financial systems and encouraging economic freedom.Graham explains the important role of Bitcoin education in correcting misunderstandings and spreading true information. He brings his unique viewpoint on storytelling and film to the forefront, showing how these forms can effectively drive Bitcoin adoption. The episode also delves into El Sa...
2024-01-061h 12
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachDecentralization and Faith: How Bitcoin, Bukele and Christian Values Saved El Salvador | Jimmy SongLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, this enlightening conversation between host Mike Peterson and Jimmy Song, a prominent Christian Bitcoin developer and educator, delves into the nation's transformation through Bitcoin adoption. Jimmy shares first-hand observations on how Bitcoin has enhanced financial stability, infrastructure, and overall quality of life, emphasizing its role as sound money in the economy.Drawing from his vast experience, Jimmy reflects on his journey into the Bitcoin blockchain world, providing insights into the evolution of peer-to-peer finance and its implications for economic freedom globally. He articulates the significance of Bitcoin education...
2023-12-301h 19
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachJulian Figueroa @KineticFinance - BTC Content That People Can't Look Away From. 6M Views 1 Video!Hot on the heels of The Adopting Bitcoin Conference 2023 Julian Figueroa of Kinetic Finance sits down with Mike Peterson to discuss art in Bitcoin culture, the Canadian Bitcoin scene and his future film projects. Peru is on the Horizon.What does it take to reach millions of viewers? Bitcoin art can be many things, short videos, long videos, documentaries, musicals or songs. Julian Figueroa and Mike Peterson dig deep into the details of what is possible.Julian Figueroa talks about a popular mini documentary he produced about a Canadian Whiskey maker from Campbell River who...
2023-12-101h 48
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachShannen & Sunny - HandStand Foot Archery Record Holder Blends Bitcoin into Content Creation RetreatsShe was a circus performer. He was a photographer. She broke a Guiness World Record. He kept talking about Bitcoin. This is the story of how an athlete and an artist turned their obsessions into an entrepreneurial journey where they teach others to do the same with equal parts Bitcoin and content creation. They host "Creator Retreats" in Costa Rica and El Salvador."... Health and wellness retreats for Content Creators, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Fringe Thinkers." - Shannen"We're excited to be able to help get Bitcoin out to the world in different ways, more...
2023-12-0357 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFrancis Pouliot - Bull Bitcoin, Bitcoin Jungle, Quebec, Surfing, Non-Custodial Wallets and More...Fresh from the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in San Salvador Francis Pouliot sits down with Mike Peterson for almost 2 hours of solid content, including Bull Bitcoin's new on-chain self custody wallet linked seamlessly to the Bull Bitcoin exchange.Ready for a deep dive into the early days of running the first brick and mortar Bitcoin facility in Quebec Canada? How about the early days implementing the lighting network? Running a node? Moving to Costa Rica? Bitcoin Jungle? Surfing? Self Custody vs. Custodial wallets? Great conversation here ...Francis Pouliot paraphrased - the exchange sucked, I started my own
2023-11-261h 53
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGraham Rittener - "Dare To Dream, A Story From El Salvador" Documentary ProjectGraham Rittener came to El Salvador after he heard about the bitcoin announcement. "This is something special, this is positive, this is big... I gotta go and see what this is about" - Graham. Once in El Zonte, El Salvador Graham wrote an informal agreement on the back of a napkin to create a documentary that would tell the story of Bitcoin Beach from a locals perspective. Mike Peterson gets all the behind-the-scenes details as Graham Rittener recounts his journey to produce the film. https://daretodream-film.com/Live From Bitcoin Beach
2023-11-191h 41
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachShooter - "ComeBack Country" Was Just The Beginning "No More Inflation" is Shooter's Newest Project"Hey Max Keiser, I'll film your show for free" That's how Shooter was first embraced by Max and Stacy. Then, Nayib Bukele re-tweeted his film "ComeBack Country". Then, Boom!"I firmly believe Bitcoin is what the world needs most right now. Everybody feels it but they just don't know it, they feel the inflation, but they don't know how bad money makes things. - ShooterMike Peterson catches up with Shooter, who explains that his 15 years of filmmaker experience has lead him to his newest full length, 90 minute, documentary project, working title : "No More Inflation"
2023-11-121h 02
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCharlie Stevens - The Natural Investor Now Calls Berlin, El Salvador Home. Bitcoin Brings The TalentBerlin, El Salvador is experiencing financial and social growth as a center point in it's own Bitcoin circular economy. The friendly townspeople in Berlin all know Charlie Stevens. Mike Peterson learns of Charlies Stevens journey from Ireland, to Spain, to Ireland, to Australia, to India, to Spain, to Ireland, to London, to Spain and finally, to El Salvador. Along the way Charlie Stevens earned a degree, got a job in finance, scratched his head about the inner-workings of failing balance sheets. He introduced Bitcoin to his insurance office colleagues, but upper management was not ready for it...
2023-10-301h 42
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGerardo & Evelyn - Is Berlin, El Salvador the new Bitcoin City?This is the story of the rise of Berlin, El Salvador. This is also the story of the hard-working people behind the scenes. Gerardo and Evelyn started promoting the bitcoin standard in Berlin, ES and found that the townspeople were receptive to their efforts.Mike Peterson learns that Berlin has very moderate climate, as it's altitude is approximately 1000 meters, which means no air conditioning and no heat required. It's a great alternative to living close to the beach where the temperature can be quite high.Gerardo and Evelyn tell Mike Peterson that things have moved...
2023-10-2255 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMike Smith - Buys a Bank to Run a MultiSig Storage Facility Called Bitcoin 101 and Digs Lake SatoshiWhen you buy an bank, don't tell them that you plan to use the safety deposit boxes as a multi-sig storage facility. That's the lesson Mike Smith, a contractor from Michigan, learned the first time he attempted to buy a bank. The seller scrapped the deal upon hearing his Bitcoin themed plans. That did not stop Mike Smith. He went on to buy another bank and, as per his plans, opened Bitcoin 101, a brick and mortar location that helps bitcoiners hold their multi-sig keys and it also doubles as a bitcoin education center. Mike Smith te...
2023-10-0842 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGuillermo Contreras -DitoBanx Accept Visa & MC payments and Settle in Bitcoin Without a Bank AccountThe Future is here! DitoBanx doesn't take your money for re-investment.DitoBanx is a financial technology company that uses innovative solutions for digitizing money for everyone in Latin America with Bitcoin as the most important ingredient in the recipe.Guillermo Contreras of DitoBanx tells Mike Peterson that through their POS system business owners can now accept Visa and Mastercard payments and settle in Bitcoin without a traditional bank account. That's correct - settle Visa and Mastercard payments to your Bitcoin Wallet.Guillermo Contreras also explains that DitoBanx can then offer micro-loans to their clients.
2023-10-011h 13
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCoinbase Giving & New Story Homes -A Dream Partnership Using Bitcoin to Build Homes for the UnBankedCoinbase Giving and New Story Homes have teamed up to build homes for low income families in El Salvador.New Story Homes has built over 125 homes using 3 main strategies.1) Innovation - developing new building materials, new methods, cheaper and better2) New ways to connect families to financial system, new financial products3) Investing in 3D printing of homesCoinBase Giving has now provided funding for more of the above. Coinbase Giving is the operational embodiment of their commitment to provide 1% of their profits, equity, and employee time toward charitable activities that leverage the power of...
2023-09-2458 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachNicki and James @njelsalvador - Geo-thermal volcano power attracts Bitcoiners to Berlin, El SalvadorEl Salvador’s latest new hot spot is cool. Cooler than El Zonte ….Temperature wise. Nestled high up on the northern flank of Volcán de Usulután in the department of Usulután is El Salvador’s newest growing bitcoin community.Its new residents and returning special guests to the show , Nicki and James sit down with Mike Peterson to talk about why they made the move from San Blas.Answer: the people, the climate and the topography.They arrived in El Salvador from New Zealand about 18 months ago in an all or nothin...
2023-09-101h 28
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachSam & Quentin - Bitcoin La Pirraya, How to Live on Bitcoin Island, The Story of Self-Made IncentiveYour Mission : Go to a small tropical island, be-friend the local population. Your goal : Build a self-incentivized circular economy, culminating in an island wide festival featuring a soccer tournament, food vendors and a permanent garbage collection program.Your Tools : Bitcoin, community co-operation and several gallons of paint.Mike Peterson hears the inspiring journey of Sam & Quentin. It's a boy meets girl story, but it's also a story of courage, trust-building and innovation."The island was populated 40 years ago ... of people fleeing the war" - Quentin.The island had an issues with trash and a...
2023-09-031h 32
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachLina Seiche - The Little HODLer Comes To Bitcoin BeachBack in 2020 Lina Seiche posted her first comic. She had an idea for a tweet. She thought it made more sense as a comic. That comic, about surviving the bear market, was a hit. " ...that was a niche that I found and it had a very nice side-effect for me ...people don't really argue with comics that much ...it's more wholesome." - Lina SeicheMike Peterson sits down with Lina Seiche to hear her journey to create the most adorable bitcoin comic hero. She talks about her experiences in El Salvador, her home in Turkey where she m...
2023-08-271h 08
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachDr. Jack Kruse - De-Centralized Medicine Meets De-Centralized Money, Health and Wealth are Linked"...if you solve someones problem without drugs, basically they (big pharma) don't have any customers , that's the whole point of the centralized system." - Dr. Jack Kruse Dr. Jack Kruse recently bought a home in El Salvador because he believes in the transformative power of Bitcoin. With comparable passion he preaches that your financial health is nothing without your physical health. Mike Peterson sits down with neurosurgeon and health guru, Dr. Jack Kruse to hear why El Salvador is the answer for de-centralized medicine. The answer according to Dr. Kruse is because El Salvador has all...
2023-08-201h 30
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachSandy - Running Sandy Wave Tour Company Strictly on a Bitcoin Standard. No Cash Accepted.This is one of the most compelling interviews we have ever done. Sandy tells Mike Peterson her high contrast story of change. From living in a world of gangs and crime to now, showcasing El Salvador as a tourist destination using only bitcoin.Sandy's story in the Past....Nobody used to go to the park. Nobody wanted to participate in outdoor sports.Kids could not go to their friends houses.People couldn't go to the lake.Sandy's story in the Present....We are free.We are not afraid.We...
2023-07-2450 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachClusk - Adopting Bitcoin is Adopting Freedom. Palestra Founder Finds a Home in El SalvadorIt started with curiosity. Now, Clusk is living here. Mike Peterson chats with Clusk, a former Strike employee, about his perspective on the changes and growth of El Salvador after Bitcoin was made legal tender. After a year and several months Clusk now calls El Salvador home. In March of 2023 he created The Palestra Society.Palestra is a Bitcoin project where young men who are focused on health and entrepreneurialism gain collective momentum. Clusk has also recently incorporated Chadnet. Chadnet is a curated web based aggregate of health and nutrition research that may be harder to f...
2023-07-171h 04
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachKarin Sierralta - The Creator of the ALAS Pro Surf Tour Loves Bitcoin and Loves El SalvadorMike Peterson talks to Karin Sierralta about the early days of surfing and the first contest at Punta Roca. The first ALAS Surf Tour in El Salvador was organized by Karin Sierralta in 2004 well before the area was known as Surf City. Now, El Salvador is the first and only country to hold 6 major contests in one year. More recently, the ALAS Pro Surf Tour is the first contest to offer Bitcoin as prize money.Karin Sierralta explains why he loves coming to El Salvador and speaks about the positive changes he's witnessed over the y...
2023-07-1131 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachEdgar Borja - Introducing The K1 Mini. It's a Bitcoin Vending Machine.It's a bitcoin ATM that takes coins and exchanges them for bitcoin. Edgar Borja shows Mike Peterson his new bitcoin bank machine. Transactions only take seconds using the lighting network. It's a Salvadorean made machine that services the needs of people (worldwide) who don't use credit cards or bank cards.The K1mini is small enough to sit on a countertop. The functionality works seamlessly with a little song and video when the transaction is complete. There is a version of the machine that can receive bills as well.K1.svTwitter @k1elsalvador
2023-07-0359 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCamilo Menéndez - Celebrated Host of Bitcoin Meet-ups at El Zonte's Sustainable Hotel Palo Verde"It started like a dream ... and now it's a dream come true". How did Palo Verde come to be the favorite beach front boutique hotel location for countless Bitcoin meet-ups? Camilo Menéndez understood that the way to improve the condition of his country was to give back in three ways, economical, social and environmental. Camilo Menéndez knew Palo Verde had to be sustainable. He explains to Mike Peterson that there were hard times. Building a high end hotel during high murder rates and running a hotel during the lockdowns seemed crazy.But then... BITCOIN. It was a g...
2023-06-3054 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachSean Kappauf - Saving the Lives of Children 'One Atta Time' with Clean Drinking WaterSean Kappauf clearly defines the problem. There is a Global Water Crisis for Kids 5 and Under. Water related illness is one of the leading causes of child mortality. Approximately 700 million a year have water related illness. Sean Kappauf realized that the scale of the problem was overwhelming. He knew that he couldn't solve the problem for the entire globe, so he decided to solve just one at a time. And so, he called his fix One Atta Time.Mike Peterson interviews Sean Kappauf to find out what it's like to tackle a global issue.With faith...
2023-06-191h 12
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMatt McPherson - From Hawaii to El Salvador, Bringing IT Consulting with Uila to Bitcoin CountryMatt McPherson is making the move to El Salvador from Hawaii to El Salvador. Despite what he has heard from his friends, "All my friends warned me about El Salvador ...but, they'd never been to El Salvador". Mike Peterson talks with Matt McPherson about bringing an IT consulting course to El Salvador. He is interested in teaching an IT certification program. Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve and exchange all kinds of data and information.Teaching students to set up IT systems such as, cloud services, how to...
2023-06-131h 02