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Finding Freedom on Bitcoin Island in the Philippines with Marc Mantini
Sep 28, 2023
27:20
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Guest Marc Mantini, a Canadian native, shares his journey with Bitcoin, from skepticism to conviction. He discusses the challenges of gaining trust for Bitcoin in countries with high inflation and the progress of Bitcoin adoption in the Philippines. The podcast also explores the benefits of using Bitcoin for remittance and the potential benefits it holds for humanity.
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- Bitcoin Island in the Philippines has become a thriving ecosystem with 260 merchants accepting Bitcoin, providing cheaper and faster transactions compared to traditional remittance services.
- Bitcoin offers economic freedom and personal control over wealth, acting as a deflationary asset that protects individuals' wealth and financial freedom from oppressive governments and increasing financial regulations.
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Bitcoin Island in the Philippines
In the Philippines, there is a small island known as Bitcoin Island where approximately 260 merchants have integrated Bitcoin into their businesses. It started when a man from Seattle visited the island and realized the difficulty in exchanging money there. He created a lightning wallet for personal use and it grew to become a thriving ecosystem. The island now has a brick and mortar store and is focused on educating the locals about the benefits of Bitcoin, such as cheaper and faster transactions compared to traditional remittance services.
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