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Bill (BTC Island Philippines): Boracay Life, Remittance Revolution, & The 60% Unbanked - Bitcoin with Jake #61

Bitcoin With Jake
Bitcoin With Jake
Episode • Feb 3, 2023 • 57m

"I have absolutely pitched to 10 year old kids that could then explain it to their parents." - Bill

BWJ 061: Bill is a lifelong Libertarian with an IT background. He took a job orange-pilling Boracay in the Philippines with Pouch.ph, when he got there it wasn't a hard sell.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • 3:19 The fiat experience when overseas
  • 9:16 Origin of @BitcoinIslandPH
  • 12:16 The cost of living 
  • 14:11 Why merchants want to use Pouch.ph
  • 20:14 What the Government has to say
  • 22:03 Size and traction so far
  • 25:58 Libertarianism
  • 33:54 Life in Philippines vs USA
  • 37:43 How does Pouch make money?
  • 39:42 In the Philippines 60% of adults are unbanked
  • 44:54 Current user base and the future
  • 48:58 Orange-pilling nurses
  • 52:33 Going international

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  • April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets!

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