Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we’re joined by Gabriel Kurman (GAKU) and Ivan Kaleja of Bitcoin for Humanity, two of the earliest supporters of Bitcoin circular economies worldwide. We dive deep into how grassroots Bitcoin adoption is transforming communities around the world. We talk about the origins of the La Bitcoineta Project, how Latin America became a hub for circular Bitcoin economies, and the creation of a brand-new Bitcoin book “Bitcoin Circular Economies: Stories of hope built on the sovereign money of the future”, which documents its real-world impact in places like Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Africa, and beyond. Whether you're passionate about Bitcoin adoption, financial inclusion, or you're just curious how people are actually using Bitcoin in real life, this is the episode for you. Plus, hear how Bitcoin education is being rolled out in El Salvador’s public schools, how communities are becoming self-sustainable through Bitcoin, and why spending sats is more important than ever to keep these movements alive. If you're dreaming about visiting a Bitcoin circular economy, building your own, or just want to hear the stories that prove Bitcoin is more than just a number on a screen, hit play now. - 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/ Grab the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fbIsg4V "Bitcoin Circular Economies: Stories of hope built on the sovereign money of the future" Gabriel Kurman AKA Gaku: https://x.com/GabrielKurman Ivan Kaleja: https://x.com/ivan_kaleja Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode: 0:00 – Introduction 0:46 – How Did Bitcoin Beach Inspire a Global Bitcoin Movement? 3:05 – What Was the “Train the Trainer” Bitcoin Program? 7:11 – What Is La Bitcoineta and Why Does It Matter? 11:12 – What’s in the New Book About Bitcoin Circular Economies? 13:19 – Which Global Bitcoin Communities Are Featured in the Book? 16:20 – How Open Source Helped Bitcoin Circular Economies Grow 24:50 – How Can Communities Add Their Story to the Bitcoin Book? 27:21 – How Bitcoin Communities Around the World Support Each Other 30:49 – Why Spending Sats Is Crucial for Bitcoin Adoption 36:03 – How Bitcoin Is Being Taught in El Salvador’s Schools 45:20 – What Happened at the Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit? 48:04 – How Bitcoin Beach Continues Supporting Its Local Community 54:30 – How One Community Is Mining Bitcoin From Cooking Oil 56:23 – How Bitcoin Economies Can Become Truly Sustainable 58:29 – Where to Get the Book and Support the Movement Live From Bitcoin Beach
