Bitcoin Mining, Geothermal Power, and How El Salvador is Leading the Revolution | Pierre Rochard
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 Dec 202434min
From Wall Street to Bitcoin Beach: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Future | Tone Vays of Unconfiscatable
Live 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 ...
4 Dec 202459min
VanEck, Bitcoin ETFs, and El Salvador: Everything You Need to Know | Matthew Sigel
Live 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, bu...
30 Nov 202444min
Bitcoin Surfers in South Africa Doing More for Humanity Than Central Banks Ever Will | Hermann Buhr-Vivier
Live 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 crea...
27 Nov 20241h 6min
Bringing Electricity To An Entire African Village Using Bitcoin Mining | Erik Hersman
Live 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 mi...
23 Nov 20241h 6min
BREAKING: This US State Is Making Bitcoin Part of Its Strategic Treasury! | Dennis Porter
Live 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 t...
16 Nov 20241h
Inside 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 con...
9 Nov 20241h 9min
How Bitcoin is Changing Culture and Community in El Salvador | Reyna Chicas of Mi Primer Bitcoin
Live 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 Salv...
2 Nov 202458min
