Hello! My name is Gerardo, Iām from El Salvador, and I have been working with Mi Primer Bitcoin since 2023. I have dedicated myself to teaching about Bitcoin to students and teachers in El Salvadorās public school system. I also teach online classes to people from other countries. Itās a pleasure to be part of this great community!
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Hello everyone - Greetings from San Antonio, Texas. It was great having the opportunity to meet many of you in yesterdayās General Assembly meeting. I look forward to getting to know you all and hopefully collaborating in future endeavors.
My name is Matt and I represent BLOCKS (Bitcoin Learning Outreach Creating Knowledgeable Students). @BLOCKS010309 on X.
About me. - I teach Business Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Management, Logistics, (and more) full time at a local community college here in San Antonio. I became interested in Bitcoin relatively recently (late 2022). After almost two years of increasingly intense study and interest I began a āBitcoin Clubā at my school last August using the same name as here (BLOCKS). As the faculty advisor of a new, emerging, student club, I was putting together as many activities and instructional materials I could find when I came across Mi Primer Bitcoin and was amazed at the quality of available educational resources and network of like-minded groups and individuals Mi Primer Bitcoin offers. My hope is that, in large part because of numerous personal and professional contacts related to my job, I can help my students, school, and the Alamo community in general, come to learn and appreciate the amazing gift Satoshi Nakamoto gave to the world not so many years ago. Once again, thanks to the nodes that approved our application and I hope to update frequently with stories of success.
Matt
BLOCKS
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Iām a Bitcoin advocate from Tanzania and the founder of BitcoinSafariTz, an initiative focused on educating Tanzanians about particularly Bitcoin. Am working to raise awareness of digital currencies as a tool for financial inclusion and economic growth in Tanzania. Through my platform, i have provided resources and guidance on the potential of Bitcoin to revolutionize local economies. My achievements include fostering local interest in bitcoin and establishing myself as a key figure in Tanzaniaās growing bitcoin adoption and community.
Proof of Work done by me Graysatoshi in Tanzania:
Bitcoin Education: Graysatoshi has conducted workshops, seminars, and online sessions to demystify Bitcoin for Tanzanians, especially targeting those unfamiliar with digital assets.
Community Outreach: He leverages community-driven models to teach the utility of Bitcoin, focusing on its decentralized nature and potential for financial freedom.
Use of Bitcoin for Transactions: Promoting real-world applications of Bitcoin for remittances and daily transactions.
Partnership Building: Working with local businesses and startups to integrate Bitcoin and blockchain technology into their operations.
Onboard bitcoin merchant in Tanzania and total we have 32 btc merchant live on http://btcmap.org
Current Plans i have to Expand Bitcoin Adoption in Tanzania;
Scaling Education Initiatives: Plans to expand Bitcoin literacy programs in schools and universities.
Advocacy for Friendly Regulations: Engaging policymakers to create a conducive environment for Bitcoin and blockchain adoption.
Collaborations: Forming partnerships with international Bitcoin educators and organizations to bring resources and support to Tanzania.
Practical Implementations: Introducing tools and apps to simplify Bitcoin use for microtransactions, potentially leveraging the Lightning Network for faster, cheaper transactions.
These efforts align with global trends in Bitcoin adoption and the goal of increasing financial inclusion through cryptocurrency. For further information on Bitcoin advocacy efforts, you can refer to broader educational resources such as Cointelegraphās Bitcoin educational initiatives.
Thanks
Regards
Graysatoshi
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Hello everyone!
My name is Daniel and I am from El Salvador.
I currently collaborate with Mi Primer Bitcoin as an educator, working mainly with young people.
I like to share experiences and listen to daily anecdotes from Salvadorans.
I am a lover of humanitarian aid for all people and I always try to help those who need it.
Itās a pleasure to be here!!
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Hi All,
Iām Kieran - I built the worlds first Bitcoin school back in 2014 in Australia =)
Super happy to be here! - part of the Digital Playhouse team
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Hey,
Cool to see a community of educators forming here. I host a Bitcoin podcast for latin people called Bitcoineando. You can find it on youtube and fountain.
Today I interviewed Reyna Chicas from el Salvador, a teacher in the Mi Primer Bitcoin program. Very excited to publish it soon. Stay tuned!
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Hi Gianotek nice to see an educator in Italy. I am the founder of BIFB in Bosa Sardegna. Would like to hear more about your online coursesā¦
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Hi Arnold was looking to DM a community member but canāt find the buttonā¦
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Hi! You can go to someoneās profile and click āmessageā. Or click on the speech balloon on the top right, next to your profile picture (there are āchannelsā and DMās).
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Hola a todos desde espaƱa un saludo muy grande a todos los usuarios
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Hello MPB community,
Iām BelyĆÆ Nobel, a Bitcoin educator and advocate from Burundi, East Africa. As the founder of BTC Shule, I am committed to empowering individuals and communities through Bitcoin education, particularly in the French-speaking world.
My Bitcoin journey began in 2020, and since then, Iāve been captivated by its transformative potential. I integrated Bitcoin education into the curriculum of the Free Tech Institute, an organization I founded to teach Burundian youth essential digital skills. However, my perspective shifted profoundly after attending the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town conference in 2024, where I witnessed the power of circular economies built on Bitcoin.
Inspired by visits to communities like Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa, I launched BTC Shule to promote Bitcoin adoption and economic resilience in Burundi. Through bilingual educational resources, in-person meetups, and online courses, BTC Shule works to demystify Bitcoin and foster financial sovereignty in a country often burdened by inflation and economic instability.
Iām particularly excited to contribute to Mi Primer Bitcoin by supporting Bitcoin education in French and leveraging your valuable resources. Our vision includes developing a learning management system (LMS) course in French using MPBās tools and resources, making Bitcoin knowledge more accessible to Francophone communities globally.
Iām thrilled to connect, collaborate, and learn from you.
Thank you,
BelyĆÆ Nobel 
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Hola Comunidad, desde el norte de EspaƱa, explorando posibilidades de educaciĆ³n financiera para nuestros alumnos. Mi Primer Bitcoin es una excelente oportunidad para avanzar en la libertad financiera de nuestros alumnos.
Gracias, estamos en contacto.
JuanMa R.
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Hi everyone,
Iām Peter Kroll, developer of bitaddress dot org and leader of BTCCuracao dot com.
We have been doing Bitcoin circular economy efforts since 2018 on the island of Curacao where we live.
My friend Runy Calmera, fellow Bitcoiner, and I want to join MPB and roll out classes at my expanded physical location in Curacao at a local indoor/outdoor mall.
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Iām Fernando Motolese, an Italo-Brazilian musician, developer, cybersecurity researcher, founder of Praia Bitcoin Jericoacoara, CEO of Bitcoinize, and the proponent of the Bitcoin Economy Confederation.
Praia Bitcoin, also known as Bitcoin Beach Brazil, began as a bold initiative to replicate the success of Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador here in Brazil. Our journey has brought us to Jericoacoara, a breathtaking village located within a National Park, 300 km from Fortaleza on CearĆ”ās west coast.
Though Jericoacoara is a premier tourist destination, it faces an unsettling reality: the complete absence of ATMs. This leaves many locals disconnected from the traditional financial system, unable to access basic financial services. Bitcoin offers a transformative solution, empowering communities through financial inclusion and creating opportunities for those excluded by conventional banks.
Over the past three years, the Praia Bitcoin experiment has grown into a thriving movement. Since 2021, weāve raised over 7 BTC to establish a Bitcoin Circular Economy, funding projects that support local merchants, educate the community, and create practical Bitcoin use cases. From small businesses to families, Bitcoin has become a lifeline for financial empowerment and resilience.
Now, weāre taking a bold step forward by joining the My First Bitcoin Node Network. This partnership marks a critical milestone in our mission to drive hyperbitcoinization in Brazil.
But this is only the beginning. Together, we are building a future where financial freedom isnāt a privilege but a rightāone transaction, one merchant, and one community at a time. Jericoacoara is proof that Bitcoin is hope, and weāre excited to inspire others to join us in spreading this movement far beyond our shores.
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Hello - Pablo hereā¦
I am a former traditional finance professional and educator who now works in the Bitcoin industry. As a Bitcoin Evangelist, I currently represent Bull Bitcoin, Canadian Bitcoin Exchange.
In my work, I emphasize the importance of real, offline, and human interactions for Bitcoinās success. Outside of education, I help organize events, mentor clients and create partnerships across the Bitcoin community.
I am hoping to contribute to the development of resources and methods used in the MPB programme by making this platform as accessible and engaging as possible.
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Hi everyone, my name is Retshepile, Iām from South Africa Johannesburg and Iām currently building a bitcoin only project called Bitcoin Sisonke in our community through education with the aim of building a Bitcoin circular economy and I would love to become a node of Mi Primer Bitcoin.
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Hi Everyone. Iām Craig from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I started the Bitcoin Manitoba Meetup group last year and we have been growing fast. We have over 130 members and looking to add more Bitcoin education to our community. I have been in the bitcoin space for over 8 years, mining and doing presentations and want to take our educational offering to the next level with My First Bitcoin. Looking forward to connecting with all of you and sharing and learning more.
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Hey!
I am Ayobami, great to be here.
I lead a Bitcoin non-profit organization called Bitkwa, which is a way of me giving back the state I am from, which we plan to scale across Nigeria then Africa as a continent.
Looking forward to building a good network that can collaborate towards global impact.
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Hi everyone,
my name is Jakub, and I am from the Czech Republic. I am the founder of the Bitcoin Academy, and together with a few friends (and the support of a large community of Bitcoiners in our country), we are planning to raise awareness among students and other enthusiasts. I look forward to collaborating and gaining lots of inspiration!
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Hi Iām Runy Calmera. Together with Peter Kroll @btccuracao we want to give My First Bitcoin trainings on the island of Curacao in the Caribbean.
Iām an online trainer and coach, macro economist, data scientist and python programmer. I can help with how economic systems work and also with economic data of all the countries in the world
For Curacao we want to start with the My First Bitcoin courses soon. Any tips you can give are welcome.
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