Supply Shock Turning $0.05 Cans Into BTC | Bruno Oliveira
Sep 23, 2025
Bruno Oliveira, a passionate Bitcoin enthusiast from Brazil, shares his inspiring journey of transforming everyday cans into satoshis. He explains how collecting cans motivated him to stack Bitcoin and his goal of hitting one full Bitcoin. The conversation navigates the challenges of skepticism in his community and the urgent need for Bitcoin in Brazil. Bruno also highlights his innovative Bitcoin-themed children's stories, spreading understanding and excitement about Bitcoin. His grassroots message encourages everyone to start small and persist.
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From Poverty To Stacking Sats
- Bruno started collecting cans because lack of money forced him to create an opportunity and he followed his grandfather's advice.
- He calculated one can equals about 22 satoshis and collects every weekend, sometimes finding nothing but persisting over time.
How He Converts Cans To Bitcoin
- In Brazil Bruno sells collected cans to recycling centers and converts the reais to Bitcoin via Pix instant transfers.
- He described Pix as Brazil's instant digital money for peer transfers to bank accounts.
Bitcoin As Inflation Insurance
- Bruno views Bitcoin as protection against inflation that erodes purchasing power in Brazil.
- His motivation is not to get rich but to avoid becoming poorer over time.