

Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach
Mike Peterson
Live From Bitcoin Beach! This channel is an opportunity to showcase the thoughts and views of Bitcoiners coming through El Zonte, El Salvador.Also known as Bitcoin Beach, this location is ground zero of the Bitcoin and Orange Pill revolution sweeping the nation since President Nayib Bukele made Bitcoin legal tender.We showcase the bustling Salvadoran Bitcoin community, thriving day-to-day using BTC as actual money.From local Bitcoiners to to well-known figures like Giacomo Zucco of Plan B Network, Francis Pouliot of Bull Bitcoin, Robert Breedlove of the What Is Money Show, Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert, Greg Foss of Looking Glass Education, Dr. Jack Kruse of Kruse Longevity Center, and many others, we'll provide an insider's perspective on how Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador is reshaping the landscape locally and globally.We will also be discussing practical tips for those considering moving to El Salvador.Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review on all podcast platforms!
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Jul 11, 2023 • 32min
Karin Sierralta - The Creator of the ALAS Pro Surf Tour Loves Bitcoin and Loves El Salvador
Mike 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 years, including the introduction of Bitcoin.Karin Sierralta helps many young, talented surfers in Latin America to join the tour and compete.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Jul 3, 2023 • 59min
Edgar 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 Live From Bitcoin Beach

Jun 30, 2023 • 54min
Camilo 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 game changer. Palo Verde embraced Bitcoin.The demographic of visitors changed dramatically. The number of visitors sky-rocketed.Camilo Menéndez says he is training local staff from scratch and is committed to educational goals for the community. Watch to the end for the long list of the sustainable actions the hotel is taking, incredible.Yet another evolving success story.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 12min
Sean Kappauf - Saving the Lives of Children 'One Atta Time' with Clean Drinking Water
Sean 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 and filters Sean Kappauf began his journey to help provide clean drinking water for children. Sean set out to build strong relationships with community leaders, because helping with integrity creates long term solutions. With dedication and follow up meetings Sean Kappauf tells Mike Peterson his amazing results. 15,000 "One Atta Time" clean water filters have been distributed thus far.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 2min
Matt McPherson - From Hawaii to El Salvador, Bringing IT Consulting with Uila to Bitcoin Country
Matt 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 do the basic blocking and tackling to set up a secure network.An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system, or, more specifically speaking, a computer system — including all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment — operated by a limited group of IT users. Once the teaching program is set-up, the initial certification process will take approximately 6 months.https://uila.ioLive From Bitcoin Beach

Jun 8, 2023 • 44min
Wally 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/@bitcoinpodcastelsalvadorEl continúa su trabajo con una propuesta para traer a todas las empresas call center de bitcoin a El Salvador. El dice que la mejor forma para entender y manejar bitcoin es recibir tu salario en bitcoin.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Jun 5, 2023 • 58min
Will - Buying Cars in El Salvador
What 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 your own vehicle, this is a must watch episode. So much information here!Live From Bitcoin Beach

May 28, 2023 • 1h 43min
Francesco - Strategic Relocation. We are seeing the Shift. We talk about the Shift with Moneydelics
Francesco 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...Website https://vida.page/moneydelicsTwitter https://twitter.com/moneydelicsYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MoneydelicsTelegram group https://t.me/bitcoinersinelsalvadorFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitcoinersinelsalvadorLive From Bitcoin Beach

May 22, 2023 • 49min
Lety, Founder of Villa Lety & Casa Lety - El Zonte's Bitcoin Friendly Full Service Top-End Getaway
Question : 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 vision for the future of the country?Find out how bitcoin played a role in putting Villa Lety on the map. Interested in opening an Airbnb? Pay attention to Lety's inspiring story.Link Below...https://www.villa-lety-elzonte.com/Live From Bitcoin Beach

May 15, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ryan & 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 people who care about liberty freedom and self responsibility that put us in a 'small fringe minority' in Canada." - Ryan This is a dynamic conversation that will embolden any uncertain traveler.Ryan and Jessica recount their journey and describe the details of settling down living in El Salvador.Rent , weather, language, friends and HOPE!Very inspiring story.Live From Bitcoin Beach


