Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach

A couple of months in El Zonte can turn into a year in El Zonte. This is true for many people and it's certainly true for Kiki.Mike Peterson hears Kiki describe her experiences in El Salvador vs. her experiences in Toronto. She remembers her first time learning about bitcoin. "What is bitcoin?" The answers came flooding in while being locked down in a Canadian apartment with a laptop and plenty of time. Now, she is a part of a hopeful community, growing, teaching and thriving. Volunteering at the Hope House has been a pivotal part of her feelings of connectivity.Mike Peterson and Kiki discuss the ins and outs of remote work. The work / life balance here includes a healthy amount of beach sunsets along with a measured amount of sensible discipline. If you are curious about renting in El Zonte, Kiki narrates her experiences finding the right place to live and expands into the exciting world of El Salvador transportion. Why are used Toyotas so expensive? Mike and Kiki recount the stories of contrast between North American and El Salvadorean health care. Hint* El Salvador's health care is top notch and very affordable.They chat about visa requirements and more. This conversation is loaded with detailed information that can help you with your transition to freedom. Must Watch!Live From Bitcoin Beach

Where's the Beef? Owen Gwilliam has the answers. Owen Gwilliam is one of many displaced world citizens who has moved to El Salvador recently for freedom, medical and financial freedom. He literally sold the farm in Australia and is now thriving in El Salvador. Owen explains to Mike Peterson how he arrived with only a few key belongings, namely his moto gear. "You can ride up a volcano, something you can't do in Austraila". "You can go anywhere in the country freely and safely" Exploring the country with locals by dirt bike, Owen Gwilliam has had a first hand look at cattle farming practices. He created Beef Back Better to provide organic grass-fed cuts of meat from local farms to local plates. His bitcoin only beef business is growing quickly, bitcoiners love to grill.This is a free-range conversation covering important topics such as entrepreneurial endevours, personal safety and finding the perfect steak. Enjoy.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Mags Gronowska has a complex understanding of Bitcoin mining rigs.Mags Gronowska has a first hand experience escaping communism.Mags Gronowska is a Quadriga Bankruptcy Inspector.Mags Gronowska turns garbage into energy.We have a lot to learn.During the interview Mike Peterson learns that bitcoin mining operations are unique because they have a physical footprint as well as a digital footprint. Lets take a tour through the optionalities of refinery mechanics and their global implications for carbon governance.Super interesting.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Max Keiser has a question. "Is Bitcoin reacting to the chaos or is Bitcoin causing the chaos?" The answer is both. Max Keiser, journalist, magician, writer, Wall Street escapee, fin-tech inventor and Bitcoin OG sits down with Mike Peterson to have an energetic conversation covering several related and some non-related topics. They get deep into the weeds of Max's interview with Tucker Carlson, his birthday with President Nayib Bukele and the recent banking crash. Max Keiser's take on topics such as fractional reserve banking, stable coins and bitcoin OG's is brilliant. His genesis story is fascinating. The growing and evolving benefits felt throughout El Salvador due to the new Bitcoin law serve as a background for this animated talk. MUST WATCH!Get your fix of Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert at the Orange Pill Podcast, link below...https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/orange-pill-podcast/id1527940173Live From Bitcoin Beach

Mike and Andy read an article from the National Review entitled "Nayib Bukele is No Conservative Hero". Mike challenges The National Review, in a point for point detailed analysis of the article, to do better journalism. The article expresses inaccurate takes on important factual events including, crime, bitcoin and the countries financial well-being.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Freedom, Liberty and Bitcoin. 3 reasons why Jeremy came to El Salvador.Escape to El Salvador is a business that helps people move here, get set-up, start a business and start a new life.Mike Peterson hears Jeremy's story and they talk about all the positive changes that are happening now in El Salvador. Specifically, the 'Brain Gain', which is defined as, the smartest people in their field coming to El Salvador to offer their skills. Jeremy feels that he would be a force multiplier if he could help make the transitions of these individuals easier. This was the genesis of Escape to El Salvador.Jeremy and Mike Peterson get specific on the steps required for residency and business applicants and they discuss the costs and tax benefits of both.Links to Jeremy and Escape to El Salvador below...https://escapetoelsalvador.org/https://twitter.com/elsalvadorvisasLive From Bitcoin Beach

Paco moved from Mexico to El Salvador and eventually became a part of the Bitcoin Beach Team. Mike Peterson sits down with Paco to hear his entire genesis story. Paco had a background in event planning and had a thriving business in Mexico, but then in 2020, with the on-set of the COVID lockdowns, all the events were canceled. He turned his interest to study the problems of money. From Mike Maloney he learned the story of money printing. Then, Mike Maloney interviewed Max Keiser. It changed the direction of his life. Paco's interest began to peak as he discovered the philosophical aspects of bitcoin. Paco decided to attended a bitcoin conference in Miami where he met Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert.Paco's event planning skill set fit perfectly as he began planning events once again, but this time for bitcoin events with Max and Stacy. When El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender Paco arrived with Max and Stacy. Paco is now co-ordinating many events, including teaching local kids how to grab hold of new opportunities. Paco is helping to change the mind-set of kids to open new possibilities.New projects include, Bolt Cards. A waterproof card that can hold bitcoin. Imagine surfing with bitcoin in your backpocket!  Now, imagine bitcoin on a bracelet or a ring! Stay Tuned... the future is here.Live From Bitcoin Beach

With Canadian medical tyranny looming Tom Lahdenranta and his family had an important decision to make. Leave Canada or stay. Mike Peterson hears the story of how Tom and his family escaped the oppressive power exerted by the Canadian government. He now calls El Salvador home.Live From Bitcoin Beach

Justin Rezvani comes to Bitcoin Beach with a new app and a new dimension of money. He  has built a social network for creators built on top of the Bitcoin lighting network. The wallet is interoperable with the protocol - think about the Only Fans payment system but with BTC. Mike Peterson learns the specifics of how Zion is a mix of Instagram, Facebook Groups and Telegram platforms all connected to the Bitcoin Lighting network.Justin Rezvani runs a real time tour of Zion showing us communities, payments and chat rooms.Find a comment you like? Find a meme you like?Send them Sats."Anyone can pay anyone at any time"Justin believes Zion is the last platform you'll ever have to build on.He also has a super clever spam prevention system. Impressive.Zion has a 100,000 Sats limit.Live From Bitcoin Beach

"We have to fix the money" - Robert Breedlove. There is a misconception that bitcoiners are only passionate about the money, but in reality, bitcoiners understand the root of the economic problem. Robert Breedlove and Mike Peterson discuss the myths surrounding bitcoin. It's not about yearning for a Lambo, rather, it's about financial justice. It's about keeping the value you create. Some people seem to think that bitcoin is a get rich quick scheme but, once they get into it they realize it is a humanitarian movement. What's the difference between late stage central banking and capitalism? Robert Breedlove and Mike Peterson ask all the right questions and get to the bottom of it. The depths of the bitcoin rabbit hole are simultaneously technical, philosophical, economical and spiritual.Live From Bitcoin Beach