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🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner 🎯 Episode Thesis: You don’t need permission to change the world. Aaron Murphy, known as Murph’s Life, is building Bitcoin Mountain in El Salvador — a real Bitcoin citadel. In this episode of BitCorner, we explore how Bitcoin is transforming villages through self-sovereignty, circular economies, and humanitarian impact. Bitcoin adoption is happening on the ground — this is what it looks like. 🎙️ About the Episode: We sit down with Aaron Murphy during the Barcelona Bitcoin Conference to talk about the vision and reality behind Bitcoin Mountain, his viral journey to El Salvador after a chance encounter with Bukele, and why he’s betting on local communities and Bitcoin — not aid or empty promises — to create real transformation. We talk about: 🔸 Why Murph moved to El Salvador and bought land 🔸 Building a circular Bitcoin economy in Los Naranjos 🔸 Helping families escape poverty with Bitcoin-based income 🔸 Creating homes, farming, and node infrastructure 🔸 Challenges of construction, security, and adoption 🔸 Why NGOs often fail, and why Bitcoin works 🔸 What’s next for Bitcoin Mountain and how to help This episode is all about action. No hype. No speculation. Just real-world Bitcoin impact. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:03:12 – Murph’s story: From viral videos to Bitcoin 00:08:45 – Moving to El Salvador: What changed 00:12:20 – The birth of Bitcoin Mountain 00:17:40 – Building homes and farming with Bitcoin 00:24:18 – Challenges on the ground: logistics, trust, security 00:30:35 – Creating a self-sufficient circular economy 00:38:10 – How people earn and use BTC locally 00:44:27 – Why this model can scale across LatAm 00:49:50 – Bitcoin vs traditional charity models 00:55:04 – Final thoughts: Hope through sovereignty 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH AARON MURPHY 🌐 Website: https://www.murphslifefoundation.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/murphslife 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murphslife/ 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner 🧠 Tesis: La educación sobre Bitcoin en El Salvador ya no es solo una iniciativa comunitaria. Está entrando a las aulas, transformando instituciones y reescribiendo el currículo nacional. Reyna Chicas está al frente de este movimiento. 📚 Resumen del episodio: En este episodio, conversamos con Reyna Chicas, una de las principales educadoras detrás del programa del Diplomado Bitcoin en El Salvador. Reyna nos cuenta cómo su equipo —junto a Bitcoin Beach— diseñó un currículo accesible y replicable que ya ha llegado a escuelas, comunidades e incluso al Ministerio de Educación. Compartimos cómo lograron capacitar a más de 500 docentes del sistema público, los desafíos de enseñar a diferentes generaciones, y cómo este modelo educativo se perfila como un ejemplo exportable al resto del mundo. Una conversación clave para entender el rol de Bitcoin en la educación, la adopción nacional y el desarrollo de infraestructura desde abajo hacia arriba. ⏱ MARCAS DE TIEMPO 00:00 Introducción 02:10 Cómo nació el Diplomado Bitcoin 08:00 Enseñar a diferentes generaciones 13:40 Alianza con el Ministerio de Educación 18:20 Capacitación a más de 500 docentes 25:00 Escalar el modelo fuera de El Salvador 31:00 El desafío de institucionalizar la educación financiera 38:10 ¿Qué sigue para el equipo de Reyna? 43:30 La transición después de Mi Primer Bitcoin 50:00 La visión a futuro 55:00 Reflexión final 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH REYNA CHICAS 🌐 Website: https://es.myfirstbitcoin.io/ 🐦 Twitter: @ReynaChicas2 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner 🎯 Episode Thesis: Jill Ford’s journey from incarceration to launching an ethical Bitcoin mining company highlights Bitcoin’s transformative power as a tool for financial justice, empowerment, and sustainability. 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Jill Ford shares her personal story—from being convicted of bank fraud and money laundering to becoming a leading advocate for ethical Bitcoin mining and financial literacy. After serving 20 months in federal prison, Jill was exposed to the harsh realities and inequities of the traditional financial system, particularly affecting marginalized communities. This experience fueled her mission to leverage Bitcoin as a decentralized, accessible solution to systemic financial injustices. Jill founded Bitford Digital, a Dallas-based company dedicated to sustainable Bitcoin mining powered by renewable energy, emphasizing ethics and environmental responsibility. She also champions financial literacy programs aimed at formerly incarcerated women and underrepresented groups, working to empower them with technical skills and financial independence. Whether you’re interested in Bitcoin’s social impact, sustainability, or the importance of ethical business practices, Jill’s story is a profound testament to second chances and the power of Bitcoin to change lives. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Welcome 3:00 Jill’s Background & Legal Challenges 10:00 Discovering Bitcoin & Its Promise 18:30 Founding Bitford Digital: Ethical Mining & Sustainability 28:00 Financial Literacy & Community Empowerment 37:00 Overcoming Barriers & Lessons Learned 45:00 Diversity in Crypto & Industry Challenges 52:00 Vision for the Future & Final Thoughts 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH JILL FORD 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillnk/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/bitcoinjill 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinjill/ 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner 🎯 Episode Thesis: Ian Scanlon shares his personal Bitcoin journey from early confusion through deep discovery, exploring the philosophical and cultural shifts Bitcoin inspires beyond just finance. 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode, Ian Scanlon, host of the Questioning Bitcoin podcast, takes us through his unique rabbit hole story — a journey of grappling with fear, culture, and the realities of money through the Bitcoin lens. From navigating the chaotic crypto space to discovering Bitcoin’s philosophical core, Ian opens up about how Bitcoin reshaped his worldview and inspired a mission to bring clarity and education to others. We explore Bitcoin’s cultural contrasts, the UK’s crypto environment, and the ongoing global macro shifts shaking the monetary system. Ian also reflects on his experiences building a podcast that archives authentic Bitcoin discovery stories and why diverse perspectives strengthen the community. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a seasoned hodler, Ian’s story offers fresh insights and a reminder that Bitcoin is as much about mindset as it is about money. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Welcome 2:30 Ian’s Bitcoin Origin Story 10:00 Navigating the Crypto Chaos 18:00 Philosophy and Culture in Bitcoin 25:00 The UK Bitcoin Scene 33:00 Bitcoin Adoption & El Salvador 40:00 The Future of Bitcoin 47:00 Podcasting & Bitcoin Community 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH IAN SCANLON 🌐 Website: https://rabbitholestories.co/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/QuestioningBTC 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner The Barcelona Cypher Conference is a grassroots event dedicated to promoting privacy, sovereignty, and Bitcoin adoption through community-driven initiatives. It brings together developers, activists, artists, and entrepreneurs to discuss parallel structures, digital sovereignty, pleb mining, and business needs using Bitcoin. The conference features diverse programming including workshops, debates, and networking across multiple venues — designed to empower individuals and communities to take control of their financial futures. Speakers & Panels Highlights Day 1 — June 6: Team BCC8333 Max Hillebrand Natalia21 Beuler Chain Duel Complex (Freedom Tech Company) Jose (Elenphy) Ross (La Crypto) Wilson (Boltz) Dr. Mullard (VC) 🟠 Barcelona Cypher Conference Livestream — June 6–7, 2025 Come watch some of the biggest names in Bitcoin and beyond! Join our livestream to bounce from select stage presentations, to a livedesk with rotating special guests, to your roving hosts exploring every inch of this historic event. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER All views expressed by hosts, guests, and interviewees are their own and do not reflect the views of BitCorner or affiliated partners. This content is informational and does not constitute investment or financial advice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner The Barcelona Cypher Conference is a grassroots event dedicated to promoting privacy, sovereignty, and Bitcoin adoption through community-driven initiatives. It brings together developers, activists, artists, and entrepreneurs to discuss parallel structures, digital sovereignty, pleb mining, and business needs using Bitcoin. The conference features diverse programming including workshops, debates, and networking across multiple venues — designed to empower individuals and communities to take control of their financial futures. Speakers & Panels Highlights Day 1 — June 6: Team BCC8333 Max Hillebrand MC.Beseler Alfredo Moncada (Entropy) Beeper Chavo Weston Eduardo Iglesias Francesco (BitValet) Isaac (LaNuca) Lightning Losky (Firefish) Linus Ragg Edward Rewind Bitronic Great Wall Marc (OB1) Peach Team (P2P Exchange) 🟠 Barcelona Cypher Conference Livestream — June 6–7, 2025 Come watch some of the biggest names in Bitcoin and beyond! Join our livestream to bounce from select stage presentations, to a livedesk with rotating special guests, to your roving hosts exploring every inch of this historic event. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER All views expressed by hosts, guests, and interviewees are their own and do not reflect the views of BitCorner or affiliated partners. This content is informational and does not constitute investment or financial advice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2026 – The world’s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas! 🎫 Use code BITCORNER here: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=bitcorner 🎯 Episode Thesis: Fix the Money, Fix the World. Lawrence Lepard, legendary investor and author of The Big Print, joins us to expose the root cause of today’s chaos: broken money. From systemic debt to manipulated interest rates, it’s all unraveling — and Bitcoin is the exit. This episode goes deep into history, economics, and survival — and drops just as the money printer spins up again. 🎙️ About the Episode: In this episode of BitCorner, we sit down with Lawrence Lepard to break down the thesis behind The Big Print — and how the next wave of inflation won’t be an accident. It will be the plan. We talk about: 🔸 Why 40% of all dollars were printed in two years 🔸 The mathematical trap of sovereign debt 🔸 Why the Fed is cornered — and can’t raise without collapse 🔸 The coming monetary reset — and what happens to gold, Bitcoin, and fiat 🔸 Historical cycles, failed currencies, and how empires end 🔸 What every citizen should understand about money, trust, and exit strategies This is not just theory. It’s the system — exposed. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 03:27 – Lawrence’s story: From gold bug to Bitcoin 08:41 – Fiat vs Bitcoin: Why it’s not just about investment 13:58 – Why The Big Print is inevitable 18:18 – The debt trap: No way out but inflation 24:11 – 40% of money printed during COVID 29:57 – Monetary reset: How it might unfold 36:43 – Trust in the system vs reality 40:54 – Historical cycles and monetary failure 47:30 – What gold got wrong, and Bitcoin got right 52:59 – Final message: How to prepare 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH LAWRENCE LEPARD 🌐 Website: https://www.ema2.com/ 📕 Book: The Big Print 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟢 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🔵 Bitcoin Film Fest 2025 – One of the most anticipated Bitcoin events. 🎟️ Grab your ticket with 12% off: 👉 https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff25/#2025tickets 🟠 Bitcoin Conference 2025 – The world’s largest Bitcoin event! 🎫 Get 10% off with code BITCORNER: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025 🎯 Episode Thesis: Bitcoin isn’t just about money — it’s about control. Roger Huang, author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?, breaks down how authoritarian systems work, how Bitcoin challenges them, and why the real monetary war might not be against the yuan… but the dollar. From Hong Kong to China, from Bukele to the U.S., this episode is a front-row seat to the future of freedom. 🎙️ About the Episode: In this episode of BitCorner, we sit down with Roger Huang, writer, analyst, and author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? We talk about: 🔸 How the Chinese Communist Party tracks its citizens — even abroad 🔸 Why stablecoins like Tether are more popular than Bitcoin in authoritarian regimes 🔸 What sparked the Hong Kong protests, and why they matter 🔸 Whether the real enemy of Bitcoin adoption is China… or the U.S. dollar 🔸 How Bukele is playing geopolitical chess in a multipolar world 🔸 What it means to build freedom when surveillance is the default This conversation dives deep into censorship, centralized control, and how Bitcoin challenges both. Roger Huang brings rare insight into how surveillance states operate — and why Bitcoin freedom matters more than ever. He explains why Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? isn’t just a book — it’s a question about sovereignty and global resistance. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 03:25 – Roger's journey: from poor student to Bitcoin advocate 08:40 – Bitcoin is not an investment. It’s protection. 14:00 – Mao, censorship, and control 18:25 – Diaspora surveillance and self-censorship 24:10 – Hong Kong protests and tech’s role 30:00 – Why Tether wins in China 36:45 – The psychological power of stablecoins 41:00 – Bukele, Bitcoin, and geopolitical 4D chess 47:30 – Flag theory, freedom, and building a sovereign life 53:00 – Final message to the global South 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH ROGER HUANG 🌐 Website: https://crosscurrents.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Rogerh1991 📕 Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/would-mao-hold-bitcoin 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 APOYA EL PODCAST 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – La mejor wallet de hardware para Bitcoin. 🔐 Usa el código BITCORNERPODCAST para un 10% de descuento: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Film Fest 2025 – Uno de los eventos más esperados del ecosistema. 🎟️ Consigue tu entrada con 12% de descuento: 👉 https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff25/#2025tickets 🟣 Bitcoin Conference 2025 – ¡El evento de Bitcoin más grande del mundo! 🎫 Usa el código BITCORNER para un 10% de descuento: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025 🎯 Tesis del Episodio: La Ley Bitcoin en El Salvador no solo generó titulares — inició una verdadera transformación cultural. Ronnie Avendaño nació en Canadá, creció en un sistema financiero tradicional, y ahora dirige una de las pocas tiendas físicas 100% Bitcoin del mundo, en Bitcoin Beach. Esta es su historia — y por qué el futuro de la adopción pasa por la educación, el hardware y la soberanía personal. 🎙️ Sobre el Episodio: En este episodio especial de BitCorner, hablamos con Ronnie Avendaño, cofundador de Bitcoin Hardware Store en El Zonte, El Salvador. Ronnie comparte su poderoso viaje personal — de crecer en Canadá a regresar a sus raíces salvadoreñas tras la guerra civil — y cómo Bitcoin transformó su visión sobre el dinero, la libertad y la comunidad. Hablamos de: 🔸 Por qué El Salvador sigue siendo malinterpretado desde fuera 🔸 El valor real de los $30 del airdrop de Chivo (la prueba de la pupusa) 🔸 Traducir SeedSigner y crear educación sobre autocustodia 🔸 Por qué Bitcoin es más que una reserva de valor — es una herramienta de supervivencia 🔸 Cómo el hardware y la comunidad pueden hacer que Bitcoin realmente se adopte 🔸 Y por qué Ronnie creó una conferencia Bitcoin 24/7 en un pueblo surfista 🕒 MARCAS DE TIEMPO: 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Orígenes: Canadá, guerra civil y regreso a El Salvador 07:40 – Choque cultural y mudanza a El Zonte 12:00 – Prueba de inflación: el caso de la pupusa 18:20 – Traducir SeedSigner y el lenguaje de Bitcoin 24:10 – Educación vs marketing en Bitcoin 30:45 – La idea detrás de la tienda de hardware Bitcoin 38:00 – Enseñando autocustodia en El Zonte 45:00 – Viviendo con Bitcoin en El Salvador 53:10 – Alfabetización financiera vs educación Bitcoin 59:00 – ¿Burbuja Bitcoin en El Salvador? Y por qué es buena 1:03:00 – Esperanza, valores y soberanía futura 1:07:20 – Reflexión final e invitación a visitar TBHS 📲 SUSCRÍBETE AL PODCAST: 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONECTA CON JUAN: 🌐 Web: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me 👤 CONECTA CON RONNIE AVENDAÑO: 🌐 Bitcoin Hardware Store (El Zonte, El Salvador) 🐦 X/Twitter: @tbhs_sv 📷 IG/TikTok/YouTube: @tbhs_sv 🔗 Hashtags: Bitcoin #ElSalvador #Autocustodia #BitcoinBeach #AdopciónBitcoin #BitcoinHardware #SeedSigner #RonnieAvendaño #BitCornerPodcast #EducaciónBitcoin #Inflación #Soberanía #WalletBitcoin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com

🇸🇻 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🎧⚡ 🟦 Blockstream Jade – The BEST Bitcoin hardware wallet. 🔐 Use promo code BITCORNERPODCAST for 10% off: 👉 https://store.blockstream.com/?code=BITCORNERPODCAST 🟠 Bitcoin Film Fest 2025 – One of the most anticipated Bitcoin events. 🎟️ Grab your ticket with 12% off: 👉 https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff25/#2025tickets 🟣 Bitcoin Conference 2025 – The world’s largest Bitcoin event! 🎫 Get 10% off with code BITCORNER: 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025 🎯 Episode Thesis: Bitcoin mining isn’t just about rewards — it’s about sovereignty. It's a strategy to harness energy, resist monetary debasement, and empower communities with decentralized infrastructure. Kent Halliburton believes mining is the economic engine for freedom — and he’s building it, one hydro site at a time. 🎙️ About the Episode: In this episode of BitCorner, we sit down with Kent Halliburton, President & COO of Sazmining, to explore how Bitcoin mining intersects with energy, economics, and sovereignty — from Paraguay to El Salvador to the Arctic Circle. We go deep into: 🔸 Why Bitcoin mining is the perfect buyer of last resort for surplus renewable energy 🔸 How Sazmining builds 100% renewable, non-custodial mining for sovereign individuals 🔸 Mining heat reuse in Norway — and real-world energy efficiency 🔸 Paraguay’s hydro advantage and what it means for Latin America 🔸 Why decentralization is key to survival in adversarial environments 🔸 How mining can stabilize grids, lower costs, and fund long-term infrastructure 🔸 Kent’s personal experience with El Salvador over the past 20+ years 🔸 Flag theory, global resilience, and why Bitcoin mining needs to remain permissionless 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 03:10 – Kent’s journey: solar to mining 08:25 – Bitcoin mining explained simply 12:45 – Proof of Work = energy security 18:20 – Why Sazmining is renewable + non-custodial 25:50 – Trustless payouts & miner-first approach 30:45 – Paraguay’s hydro advantage 38:15 – Norway’s mining heat reuse project 45:50 – Grid efficiency and environmental impact 51:10 – Kent’s three chapters in El Salvador (2001–2023) 58:00 – What Latin America needs from mining 1:03:40 – Flag theory + mining resilience 1:08:30 – Message to Bitcoin miners & builders 📲 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: 🎧 Fountain: https://tinyurl.com/yck8u6sa 🎵 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsyy4u 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/cj5wkhxv 🎬 Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/3bc6bvtn 📺 YouTube: /@bitcornerpodcast 👤 CONNECT WITH JUAN: 🌐 Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner 📸 Instagram: @bitcorner_official 📞 X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheJuanSC 📧 Email: bitcornerpodcast@proton.me 👤 CONNECT WITH KENT HALLIBURTON: 🌐 Website: https://sazmining.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/khalliburton 🔗 Hashtags: Bitcoin #KentHalliburton #Sazmining #BitcoinMining #EnergySovereignty #ParaguayMining #BitcoinElSalvador #Decentralization #ProofOfWork #BitCornerPodcast #CleanEnergy #BitcoinOnly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuansc.substack.com