Jill Carlson

Jill Carlson, co-founder of the Open Money Initiative, explores the innovative use of cryptocurrency in Venezuela's unstable economy. She explains how locals navigate hyperinflation and government control over the bolivar, turning to Bitcoin as a lifeline. Jill shares stories of resilience, like Anna, a university student who mines Bitcoin to support her family. The discussion also touches on how cryptocurrencies can challenge existing financial norms and the potential impact of initiatives like Facebook's Libra on underbanked communities.