Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Wiz, the co-founder of Mempool, one of the most important tools in the Bitcoin space. We covered a ton of ground in this one, from how he got into tech as a kid to what the Bitcoin mempool actually is and why it matters. Wiz breaks down how Mempool space helps people understand Bitcoin transaction fees, track confirmations, and now even accelerate stuck transactions through their new feature, Mempool Accelerator. Super useful stuff, especially if you've ever been confused about fees or had a transaction get stuck. We also dive into why he’s seriously considering moving his company from Japan to El Salvador. It’s about being part of a real movement, joining a growing Bitcoin community, and contributing to the transformation that’s happening here on the ground. Whether you’re deep into Bitcoin tech or just curious about what’s going on in El Salvador, this episode has something for you. - Mike Support and follow Bitcoin Beach: https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeach https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/ https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/ Connect with Mempool: Website: https://mempool.space/ X: https://x.com/mempool Github: https://github.com/mempool Primal: https://primal.net/mempool YT: https://www.youtube.com/@mempool BitcoinTV.com: https://bitcointv.com/c/mempool/videos X: https://x.com/wiz Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode: 00:00 – Introduction 02:24 – What Is Mempool Space and Why Is It So Important to Bitcoin? 07:15 – What Is the Bitcoin Mempool and How Does It Work? 09:02 – How Do Bitcoin Miners Choose Which Transactions to Confirm? 14:46 – How Can You Avoid Overpaying Bitcoin Fees? 18:22 – What Is Mempool Accelerator and How Does It Work? 26:15 – How Mempool Space Ended Up Powering Cash App and Bitkey 28:05 – How El Salvador’s Bitcoin Treasury Is Publicly Tracked 32:26 – Why El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Matters Globally 36:05 – Why Bitcoin Companies Are Relocating to El Salvador 39:03 – Is El Salvador Becoming the Silicon Valley of Bitcoin? 47:02 – Is Mempool Space Building a Bitcoin Wallet Next? Live From Bitcoin Beach
