Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we’re diving into an incredible conversation with Luke Broyles about Bitcoin’s massive potential to change the world. Luke shares why he believes Bitcoin isn’t just a financial revolution but the tool that could save the most lives this century. We talk about Bitcoin’s role in creating circular economies, its growing adoption globally, and how early we still are in this journey! Luke breaks down why Bitcoin isn’t a zero-sum game like fiat mo...

1 Jan 1h 37min

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m sitting down with André Loja, the mastermind behind Free Madeira, a groundbreaking Bitcoin project on the stunning island of Madeira, Portugal. In this episode, André shares his incredible journey from being the only Bitcoiner in his region to leading a movement that’s transforming Madeira into a global Bitcoin hub. We dive into the Portugal Golden Visa Fund for Bitcoiners, which lets you invest in Bitcoin and gain EU residency, leading t...

28 Des 202458min

Live 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 ...

25 Des 202452min

Live 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 s...

21 Des 20241h 2min

Live 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 Bit...

18 Des 202453min

Live 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 l...

14 Des 202426min

Live 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 beli...

11 Des 202444min

Live 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 Bi...

7 Des 202434min