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Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe Brutal Truth About Bitcoin Wallets | Lukas DuczkoLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Lukas to talk about his wild journey into Bitcoin and his recent dive into leading the Blink wallet project. Lukas shares how he stumbled into Bitcoin years ago, learned some hard lessons during the 2017 bull market, and eventually became a hardcore Bitcoiner. We dive into the unique challenges of taking over Blink, a wallet that’s become a lifeline for Bitcoin circular economies around the world.You’ll hear about how Blink started as a side project, why it’s such a crit...2024-12-2552 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachThe Blueprint for Bitcoin Payments: Inside Money Badger | Carel Van WykLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Carel Van Wyk, a true Bitcoin pioneer from South Africa, to hear his incredible journey in the Bitcoin space. Carel shared how a sci-fi book planted the seeds for his belief in a non-governmental digital currency and how he stumbled across Bitcoin back in 2010. From helping build South Africa’s first Bitcoin exchange (now known as Luno) to launching Money Badger, a project aimed at making Bitcoin a spendable currency, Carel’s story is nothing short of inspiring.We dive into the challenges he face...2024-12-211h 02
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach“What Kind of Bitcoiner Will You Be?” The Virtues That Shape the Future | Aleks SvetskiLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Aleks Svetski, one of the busiest minds in Bitcoin, to talk about his latest book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, and his journey through the space. Aleks dives into how his book explores the virtues we’ll need as Bitcoiners to build a better world, drawing lessons from the Samurai, ancient Rome, and other great civilizations.We also talk about his entrepreneurial journey—starting with AmberApp, one of the first Bitcoin dollar-cost averaging apps, to his newest project, Satlantis, a super app for...2024-12-1853 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFrom El Zonte to Victoria Falls: How Bitcoin is Changing Lives Around the World | Adam CowperthwaitLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Adam Cowperthwait, a passionate Bitcoiner who's on a mission to spread Bitcoin adoption in unique and underserved communities. Adam shares the story of how his visit to El Zonte in 2022 inspired him to create Bitcoin Victoria Falls in Zambia and launch a new project in Montserrat, a small island in the Caribbean.We dive into the challenges and successes of building circular Bitcoin economies, from teaching locals about Bitcoin to onboarding merchants and even tackling big issues like...2024-12-1426 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin for the People: How Machankura is Fixing Financial Access in Africa | Kgothatso NgakoLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Kgothatso Ngako, the brilliant mind behind Machankura—a project that’s changing the game for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. We dive into how Machankura is enabling people without smartphones or internet access to send and receive Bitcoin using only SMS, and why that’s a game-changer for millions across the continent.Kgothatso shares his thoughts on El Salvador’s leadership, energy policies, and Bitcoin adoption, and why he believes it’s a model of prosperity the world (and Africa) should pay attention...2024-12-1144 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Mining, Geothermal Power, and How El Salvador is Leading the Revolution | Pierre RochardLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Pierre Rochard, VP of Research of Riot Platforms Inc, at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference, and we covered a lot. Pierre shared how he first discovered Bitcoin, his journey from traditional finance to becoming a leader in the Bitcoin space, and how his passion for accounting and open-source software led him to build tools like the Node Launcher and Lightning integrations.We also dove into the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin mining, especially in the U.S., where Pierre has been on...2024-12-0734 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFrom Wall Street to Bitcoin Beach: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Future | Tone Vays of UnconfiscatableLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with the one and only Tone Vays, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, educator, and Wall Street veteran. We dive into Tone’s fascinating journey into Bitcoin—starting with how the Cyprus banking crisis and WikiLeaks opened his eyes to Bitcoin’s power as censorship-resistant money. Tone shares stories from his Wall Street days, his transition to becoming a full-time Bitcoin educator, and his experiences traveling the world promoting Bitcoin’s core values.We also get into Tone’s passion projects, like his Unconfiscatable event, whi...2024-12-0459 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachVanEck, Bitcoin ETFs, and El Salvador: Everything You Need to Know | Matthew SigelLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Matthew Sigel from VanEck for an eye-opening conversation about Bitcoin, ETFs, and the incredible economic transformation happening here in El Salvador. Matthew shared his journey from Bloomberg journalist to Bitcoin advocate, his take on El Salvador’s groundbreaking Bitcoin experiment, and how it’s reshaping tourism, crime, and foreign investment.We dove into the hot topic of Bitcoin ETFs—why they matter for institutions, but also the risks of losing self-sovereignty—and got a behind-the-scenes look at VanEck’s approach to bridging Bitcoin with traditiona...2024-11-3044 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBitcoin Surfers in South Africa Doing More for Humanity Than Central Banks Ever Will | Hermann Buhr-VivierLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Hermann Buhr-Vivier, the inspiring founder of Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa. Hermann shares the incredible story of how he’s using Bitcoin to transform a South African township, starting with a surf program that’s been running for over a decade. We talk about how Bitcoin integrates into their circular economy, the struggles and triumphs of building grassroots adoption, and how paying coaches and local merchants in Bitcoin is creating generational wealth.We dive into their latest projects, like building a permanent education center, the bu...2024-11-271h 06
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBringing Electricity To An Entire African Village Using Bitcoin Mining | Erik HersmanLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Erik Hersman, co-founder of Gridless, to talk about how Bitcoin mining is lighting up rural Africa—literally. Erik shares how Gridless uses stranded energy in places like Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia to not only mine Bitcoin but also power homes, schools, and clinics in communities that previously lived without reliable electricity. We dive into why energy is the foundation of human progress, how Bitcoin mining makes small-scale energy projects financially viable, and why this model could work anywhere in the world—inclu...2024-11-231h 06
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachBREAKING: This US State Is Making Bitcoin Part of Its Strategic Treasury! | Dennis PorterLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to talk about the exciting push to bring Bitcoin into U.S. state policies and beyond. Dennis shares his personal Bitcoin journey—from running fitness studios to becoming one of the leading voices advocating for Bitcoin-friendly legislation. We dive into his latest efforts, like Pennsylvania’s groundbreaking proposal to create a state-held Bitcoin reserve, and the momentum building across other states for similar initiatives. We also chat about how El Salvador’s bold Bitcoin adoptio...2024-11-161h 00
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachInside El Salvador’s Most Legendary Bitcoin Conference (get in now while you still can)Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we’ve got a special episode for you today! I’m passing the mic over to the crew behind the Adopting Bitcoin Conference to dive into what’s coming up at this year’s Bitcoin event in El Salvador. This is the conference to be at if you’re interested in seeing Bitcoin as a real medium of exchange in action. Charlie, Gerardo, Pierre, and Quentin join me to chat about all the exciting workshops, speakers, and side events that’ll make this conference unforgettable. We’re talking about hands-on...2024-11-091h 09
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHow Bitcoin is Changing Culture and Community in El Salvador | Reyna Chicas of Mi Primer BitcoinLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Reyna Chicas, one of the amazing leaders behind Mi Primer Bitcoin. Reyna shares her journey from working in call centers to becoming a Bitcoin advocate, helping Salvadorans understand and embrace the opportunities Bitcoin brings. We talk about how Bitcoin isn’t just about “buying BTC” but about embracing new values like low time preference and personal sovereignty.Reyna opens up about her experiences teaching Bitcoin in El Salvador and Guatemala, including working with indigenous communities around Lake Atitlán. She also gives an inside look at t...2024-11-0258 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWhat Actually Happens When You Move To El Salvador? | Jeni From Livin' Like A LocalLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Jeni, who shares her incredible story of relocating to El Salvador during the pandemic with her five daughters. What started as a world-schooling adventure quickly turned into a new life, filled with unexpected twists—including meeting her husband and launching a successful relocation business, Livin’ Like a Local. We dive into her journey of adjusting to life in El Salvador, from her initial plans to skip the country to realizing it was the perfect place to call home. Jeni talks about the c...2024-10-261h 24
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachEl Salvador Real Estate: Bubble or Opportunity of a Lifetime? How To Make Sure You Don’t Overpay In Bitcoin Country | Good Life El SalvadorLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I finally got the hardest guests to get on the show – Lexi Cross and Roman Martinez! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of real estate in El Salvador, especially buying property with Bitcoin. We talk about the challenges and quirks of the local market, like how listings can have multiple prices and how anyone can call themselves a real estate agent.Lexi and Roman share how Bitcoin is simplifying real estate transactions for buyers worldwide, making it easier and faster than traditional bank transfers. We al...2024-10-191h 12
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachDecentralized Healthcare in El Salvador: How Nostr is Empowering Patients to Reclaim Sovereignty | FabianLive from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m excited to bring you a fascinating conversation with Fabian, a true freedom enthusiast who's on a mission to transform healthcare as we know it. In this episode, Fabian shares his journey from the Netherlands to Australia, and eventually to El Salvador, in search of more freedom and self-sovereignty. We dive deep into his innovative project, The Salud Protocol, which aims to give people control over their own health data using a decentralized system built on Nostr. Imagine being able to securely own and manage your health rec...2024-10-121h 16
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 BeachDylan_LeClair - Why the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Will Be “BIG IN JAPAN”Live 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.O...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 own2023-11-261h 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 Beach2023-11-191h 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
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWally creó @bitcoinpodcastelsalvador . La mejor forma de aprender es enseñando.Wally le cuenta a Mike Peterson por qué regresó a El Salvador después de vivir en China. Wally vio desde lejos mientras bitcoin se volvía moneda de curso legal. Fue un punto de inflexión en su vida. A finales de 2021 El Salvador había re abierto el aeropuerto después de que las restricciones por COVID fueron eliminadas, Wally fue de los primeros en llegar.Wally se conmovió tanto con la adopción del patrón bitcoin que lanzó su propio canal de youtube.Bitcoin Podcast El Salvador, enlace...https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinpodca...2023-06-0844 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWill - Buying Cars in El SalvadorWhat are the most important things to remember when buying a car in El Salvador?Will is race car driver, a drift race champion, a drift instructor and he also has an extensive background in auto dealerships and autobody repair. Will shares his years of knowledge with Mike Peterson on buying cars. Will breaks down the differences between local and imported vehicles.He tells the story of 'coyotes' - car flippers who buy and sell vehicles for a living.If you are planning on coming to El Salvador and want to buy yo...2023-06-0558 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFrancesco - Strategic Relocation. We are seeing the Shift. We talk about the Shift with MoneydelicsFrancesco barely made out of Italy, as medical restrictions blocked travel. He moved to Florida. He then, reads a book called Strategic Relocation. He discovered that he may be in the worse location possible, according to the authors. Find out why he choose El Salvador as his new home.Francesco and Mike Peterson review many topics such as finding a home, adjustments to weather, raising a family in El Salvador, paying for everything with bitcoin and much more.Francesco specializes in helping content creators connect online with a wider, larger audience. His links are below...2023-05-281h 43
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachLety, Founder of Villa Lety & Casa Lety - El Zonte's Bitcoin Friendly Full Service Top-End GetawayQuestion : What does it take to turn a train-wreck landscape beach front property into the most popular El Zonte Bitcoin friendly full service private rental in the country?Answer : The People. The Training. The Service. The Vision.Mike Peterson gets into the details with Lety. Starting way back when El Salvador was in war time, through the 1990's and the gangs, Lety tells her personal story of perseverance. For the Salvadoreans who are now coming back to their home country, Lety was about 10 years ahead of the curve. How did she do it? What is her v...2023-05-2248 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachRyan & Jessica - From Frozen Bank Accounts in Canada to Two People in Paradise. Because Bitcoin.Hear the romance, adventure story of a couple who escaped the political and medical tyranny of Canada. Mike Peterson interviews Ryan and Jessica to find out what they went through to find their way to El Salvador and freedom. Why El Salvador? Because Bitcoin.Ryan and Jessica then created their own youtube channel in order to help others on their journey.Link below...https://www.youtube.com/@UCM8nOXv4m2Izhwjr_t6AiGw "...Leaving Canada is like a breakup ...like getting out of an abusive relationship." - Ryan."...for us being peo...2023-05-151h 16
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachWally Created 'Bitcoin Podcast El Salvador' The Best Way to Learn is to Teach.Wally tells Mike Peterson why he came back to El Salvador after living in China. Wally watched from over seas as bitcoin became legal tender. It was a turning point in his life. In late 2021 El Salvador had just re-opened the airport after COVID restrictions were removed, Wally was among the first people to arrive. Wally was so moved by the bitcoin standard adoption that he started his own youtube channel.Bitcoin Podcast El Salvador, link below...https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinpodcastelsalvadorHe is continuing his work with a proposal to bring all bitcoin ca...2023-05-0744 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCory Tolar - Driving From Texas to Inspire Salvadoran Entrepreneurs with Bitcoin Micro-LoansWhat's it like to load-up and drive to from Texas to El Salvador?What are Bitcoin Micro-Loans?Mike Peterson sits down with Cory Tolar to discover the thread that connects these and other story lines."I do a lot of different things at once... that's how my mind works" - Cory Tolar.Cory Tolar works with professional athletes to help improve their performance.Cory Tolar owns a nutritional supplement company called Pure Grade , which helps people improve their performance.Cory Tolar works with clients in Bitcoin security, teaching them better basic...2023-05-021h 34
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGladys Jeannette - Bitcoin Landing Spot + Excellence Real Estate + Foreign 20% Down Mortgages = WOWWhen Gladys Jeannette told Mike Peterson that she found a way to offer 20% down mortgages to foreign buyers, he said, "That sounds too good to be true." But, it's true. The full story of Gladys Jeannette's hard work and determination is remarkable, especially knowing how incredibly slow and resistant to change the traditional banking system tends to be. WOW indeed! This new loan offering is, by itself, a monumental accomplishment, but it is only a portion of Gladys Jeannette's comprehensive narrative.Her accomplishments include the creation of The Bitcoin Landing Spot. It is exactly the w...2023-04-261h 12
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachAngela Smith - Let's talk about Immigration, it's Nuanced, Complex, a Touchy Issue with ProblemsListen to the end to hear Mike Peterson's proposed solutions.Mike Peterson had an open question. Who would like to come on the show and talk about immigration? Angela Smith answered the call. Angela Smith is an Independent Consultant, she runs a business called CHISPA strategies. https://chispa-strategies.com/Both Mike Peterson and Angela Smith understand that the current system is broken. Why is it so difficult for Salvadorans to immigrate to the USA through regular migration? How do we change the system? This is an in depth conversation covering the multi-layered sce...2023-04-181h 58
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachKiki - Getting out of Canada, Getting into Freedom. Her Journey is Detailed here.A couple of months in El Zonte can turn into a year in El Zonte. This is true for many people and it's certainly true for Kiki.Mike Peterson hears Kiki describe her experiences in El Salvador vs. her experiences in Toronto. She remembers her first time learning about bitcoin. "What is bitcoin?" The answers came flooding in while being locked down in a Canadian apartment with a laptop and plenty of time. Now, she is a part of a hopeful community, growing, teaching and thriving. Volunteering at the Hope House has been a pivotal part o...2023-04-121h 14
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachOwen Gwilliam - Departed from Oz to Establish Beef Back Better in El Salvador. Nice to Meat You.Where's the Beef? Owen Gwilliam has the answers. Owen Gwilliam is one of many displaced world citizens who has moved to El Salvador recently for freedom, medical and financial freedom. He literally sold the farm in Australia and is now thriving in El Salvador. Owen explains to Mike Peterson how he arrived with only a few key belongings, namely his moto gear. "You can ride up a volcano, something you can't do in Austraila". "You can go anywhere in the country freely and safely" Exploring the country with locals by dirt bike, Owen Gwilliam has had a f...2023-04-031h 29
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMags Gronowska - What does Bitcoin Mining, Bankruptcy Law and Waste Management have in common?Mags Gronowska has a complex understanding of Bitcoin mining rigs.Mags Gronowska has a first hand experience escaping communism.Mags Gronowska is a Quadriga Bankruptcy Inspector.Mags Gronowska turns garbage into energy.We have a lot to learn.During the interview Mike Peterson learns that bitcoin mining operations are unique because they have a physical footprint as well as a digital footprint. Lets take a tour through the optionalities of refinery mechanics and their global implications for carbon governance.Super interesting.Live From Bitcoin Beach2023-03-2757 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMax Keiser - Says the Quiet Part out Loud with a Bitcoin Grenade, Leading the Non-Violent RevolutionMax Keiser has a question. "Is Bitcoin reacting to the chaos or is Bitcoin causing the chaos?" The answer is both. Max Keiser, journalist, magician, writer, Wall Street escapee, fin-tech inventor and Bitcoin OG sits down with Mike Peterson to have an energetic conversation covering several related and some non-related topics. They get deep into the weeds of Max's interview with Tucker Carlson, his birthday with President Nayib Bukele and the recent banking crash. Max Keiser's take on topics such as fractional reserve banking, stable coins and bitcoin OG's is brilliant. His genesis story is fa...2023-03-201h 36
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachMike Peterson - Fact checking an article from the National ReviewMike and Andy read an article from the National Review entitled "Nayib Bukele is No Conservative Hero". Mike challenges The National Review, in a point for point detailed analysis of the article, to do better journalism. The article expresses inaccurate takes on important factual events including, crime, bitcoin and the countries financial well-being.Live From Bitcoin Beach2023-03-1547 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachJeremy created Escape to El Salvador - a white glove service for immigration applicants.Freedom, Liberty and Bitcoin. 3 reasons why Jeremy came to El Salvador.Escape to El Salvador is a business that helps people move here, get set-up, start a business and start a new life.Mike Peterson hears Jeremy's story and they talk about all the positive changes that are happening now in El Salvador. Specifically, the 'Brain Gain', which is defined as, the smartest people in their field coming to El Salvador to offer their skills. Jeremy feels that he would be a force multiplier if he could help make the transitions of these individuals easier. This...2023-03-121h 06
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachPaco - He learned how money actually worked. He bought BTC. Now, he's a Bitcoin Beach Team Member.Paco moved from Mexico to El Salvador and eventually became a part of the Bitcoin Beach Team. Mike Peterson sits down with Paco to hear his entire genesis story. Paco had a background in event planning and had a thriving business in Mexico, but then in 2020, with the on-set of the COVID lockdowns, all the events were canceled. He turned his interest to study the problems of money. From Mike Maloney he learned the story of money printing. Then, Mike Maloney interviewed Max Keiser. It changed the direction of his life. Paco's interest began to pe...2023-03-0555 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachTom Lahdenranta - Leaving Canada for Good. The story of becoming a medical refugee.With Canadian medical tyranny looming Tom Lahdenranta and his family had an important decision to make. Leave Canada or stay. Mike Peterson hears the story of how Tom and his family escaped the oppressive power exerted by the Canadian government. He now calls El Salvador home.Live From Bitcoin Beach2023-02-261h 29
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachJustin Rezvani - Zion is a Wallet + Zion is a social network. Add BTC to your emojis It's happeningJustin Rezvani comes to Bitcoin Beach with a new app and a new dimension of money. He has built a social network for creators built on top of the Bitcoin lighting network. The wallet is interoperable with the protocol - think about the Only Fans payment system but with BTC. Mike Peterson learns the specifics of how Zion is a mix of Instagram, Facebook Groups and Telegram platforms all connected to the Bitcoin Lighting network.Justin Rezvani runs a real time tour of Zion showing us communities, payments and chat rooms.Find a comment you li...2023-02-201h 02
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachRobert Breedlove - What is money? Venture down the bitcoin rabbit hole."We have to fix the money" - Robert Breedlove. There is a misconception that bitcoiners are only passionate about the money, but in reality, bitcoiners understand the root of the economic problem. Robert Breedlove and Mike Peterson discuss the myths surrounding bitcoin. It's not about yearning for a Lambo, rather, it's about financial justice. It's about keeping the value you create. Some people seem to think that bitcoin is a get rich quick scheme but, once they get into it they realize it is a humanitarian movement. ...2023-02-0659 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachPeter DeSoto - From Bullets to Hope: A Brief History of Bitcoin BeachPeter Desoto, a long time friend of Mike Peterson, takes time to go over the genesis story of Bitcoin Beach. This is a story about contrast. Back in 2003 El Salvador had the highest non-wartime murder rate in the world. Peter was here. When Mike Peterson was introducing the first people to bitcoin, Peter was here. When President Bukele invited Mike Peterson to dinner, but it turned out to be a rave experience, Peter was here. In 2007 Peter was helping build a medical clinic near the Honduras border when his team was confronted with some armed me...2023-02-011h 28
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachJohn Dennehy - Education is the foundation of everything else. Mi Primer Bitcoin / My First BitcoinJohn Dennehy sits down with Mike Peterson to tell the history of My First Bitcoin. They discuss why education is the key element for the future of the world and why El Salvador is leading the way in creating a real time circular economy happening right now. If you want to change the world you have to start with yourself. Would you like to earn a bitcoin diploma? John Dennehy offers a 10 week course and it's now open source. My First Bitcoin / Mi Primer Bitcoin offers educational programs to students of a...2023-01-271h 24
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachStacy Herbert + Official Bitcoin Office of El Salvador = a profound spiritual renaissance mindset.Stacy Herbert, also known as the "Volcano Blonde", also known as the "statistically-minded co-host of the Orange Pill Podcast", sits down with Micheal Peterson to talk about her behind-the-scenes work within the newly-minted Bitcoin Office of El Salvador. Step by step, Stacy expands on the first- mover advantages that El Salvador has. They discuss all the renaissance level activity happening here in Bitcoin Country, including the new coding team called the "Bitcoin Seven", the crime control successes and the new 6-month tourist visa now available. 'Don't trust, verify'Live...2023-01-201h 26
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachRodrigo Gomez - Bitrefill collaborates with New Story to create bitcoin mortgages for local familiesOnly 30% of Salvadorean people have access to bank accounts, but now with Bitrefill and the new bitcoin law, everybody has access to banking. Rodrigo Gomez talks with Mike Peterson about El Zonte's new successful housing project called New Story and how local people are now eligible for bitcoin mortgages. The first community in the world to be paying their mortgages with bitcoin. This is a live program and we are seeing real time results from with over 200 families thus far. Yet another exciting, evolving movement.Live From Bitcoin Beach2023-01-0559 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachNoor El Bawab, Getting things done, from Organizing the Adopting BTC Conference to working for GaloyNoor El Bawab sits down with Mike Peterson to share her experiences organizing the Adopting Bitcoin Conference. Hosting Bitcoin travelers through the COVID era and beyond can be a challenge. The amount of speakers doubled , the attendance doubled and the caliber of the personalities attracted to the conference was a wonderful upgrade. Noor's guidance relied on informed feedback. This is another evolving story of positivity.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-291h 09
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachDarvin Otero, homegrown El Salvadorean software developer created Tiankii for BTC consumer solutionsDarvin Otero talks with Mike Peterson about Tiankii, a company that is mobilizing merchants with payment tools that are at work today. Tiankii is keeping the peer to peer philosophy while providing consumer level adoption solutions. Menos es más - Less is more!Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-231h 00
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachNicki and James sold everything, moved to El Salvador in February 2022 and created the own channel.Nicki and James tell their tale of leaving New Zealand with one-way tickets to move to El Salvador. "Bitcoin country here we come!" is what they thought as they started their journey. Nicki and James then started their own youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/njelsalvador. They tell Mike Peterson about car shopping, residency applications, non-resident mortgages and more. If you are interested in moving to El Salvador and living with bitcoin this is an informative interview.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-231h 13
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachPaco de la India - the name Run With Bitcoin, the plan 40 Countries in 400 Days, the results AMAZINGPaco de la India the creator of Run With Bitcoin has traveled the world with Bitcoin, hosting BTC meet-ups and orange pilling people in several languages. How has he done it? Mike Peterson of Bitcoin Beach gets the story, the ups, the downs the highlights and the bitcoin bus. Paco's country to country take is fascinating.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-121h 11
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachFernando Motolese -Praia Bitcoin, ahead of the curve in Brazil. BTC on swipe cards, bracelets + moreFernando Motolese tells the compelling story of the rise and rise of Bitcoin Praia in Brazil. Fernando Motolese tells Mike Peterson how he created a bitcoin circular economy from the bottom up. Recording everything, triumphs and failures that led to the circular economy concept that made his programs really evolve. He started with paper wallets, then Fernando eventually introduced swipe cards and bracelets and even rings that carry BTC. He also pioneered a program to bring fresh fruit to school students and from there Fernando innovated a point of purchase machine that prints out BTC...2022-12-071h 24
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachHermann Vivier - Bitcoin Ekasi blends surfing, bitcoin, mentoring and meals for South African kidsSurfing shifts ones focus to longterm goals. Bitcoin shifts ones focus to longterm goals. Hermann Vivier talks with Mike Peterson about Bitcoin Ekasi and the changing perspectives of kids in South Africa and how Hermann's successful program mirrors El Zonte's growth pattern.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-021h 20
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachCecilia Santos - Living in Bitcoin Beach, a Locals PerspectiveAt the heart of Bitcoin Beach's evolving story are the locals. Mike Peterson and Cecilia Santos to talk about regular life in El Zonte, El Salvador. Living here, eating here, dating here and thriving here.Live From Bitcoin Beach2022-12-0143 min
Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin BeachGreg Foss, Hermann Viviera, Kgothatso Ngako - Bitcoiners first impressions of El Salvador, El ZonteHot on the heels of the Adopting BTC Conference, Mike Peterson had a chance to sit down with some Bitcoiners who are leaders in the bitcoin community and talk about their first time impressions of El Salvador and El Zonte. Greg Foss - Famous Investor Hermann Vivier - Early Pioneer in South Africa with Bitcoin Ekasi Kgothatso Ngako - Technical Wizard and creator of Machankura who is bringing BTC usage to dumb-phones, otherwise known as non-smart phones in Africa.Live From Bitcoin...2022-11-291h 00