Why Spend Your Bitcoin?
summary
Panel argues bottom line don't spend but shows why people actually do: Bitrefill enables purchases via Bitrefill gift cards and Visa, Lightning wallets power weekly farmer market and gas payments, kids buy Free Fire codes, and a Costa Rica “Bitcoin Jungle” runs a circular economy with a fiat off‑ramp <1% so vendors face near‑zero risk. Data shows developing markets often adopt stablecoins first as a stepping stone, and usability (custodial Lightning, bill pay, e‑SIMs) drives real adoption despite volatility.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introductions and mission
- 2:21Store of value vs. exchange
- 3:22Adoption in the developing world
- 7:13Grassroots utility and growth
- 10:05Political and systemic risks
- 12:52Philosophy of spending Bitcoin
- 17:46Defining a real bitcoiner
- 20:48Education and self-custody
- 24:40Q&A and final thoughts
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