Perhaps you’ve seen the photo of Michael Saylor, a smiling guy with a van branded in bitcoins. next The car door. Here:
Ariel Aguilar is driving the Bitcoineta European Edition. Ariel Aguilar, a former driver of a Bitcoineta in Argentina is part the European Bitcoineta. Five cars are called Bitcoineta around the globe (some of them preceded by the Spanish determinative). article “La”).
Argentina: La Bitcoineta, the original
Bitcoinetas began with the birth in Argentina of “La Bitcoineta” in 2017. Inspire by the energy of South American Bitcoin communities, the first Bitcoineta came about after the annual Latin American Conference.Labitconf), where the visionaries behind it recognized a unique opportunity to promote Bitcoin education in remote areas. The brightly colored Bitcoin exterior was designed to help bridge the divide between rural and urban areas. financial La Bitcoineta, a literacy project that aims to promote Bitcoin in villages and small towns often ignored by the mainstream media. financial Education initiatives. The car was driven by a group of volunteers who were dedicated to the cause. It represented more than just an automobile; it symbolized hope and empowerment among those on the periphery of society. financial inclusion.
Ariel spent several weeks traveling when Ariel’s car was a real thing. La Bitcoineta’s original goal of bringing bitcoin education to even remote regions in Argentina and South America was realized. The team participated in many local bitcoin meetings in subsequent years.
A major incident occurred in Puerto Madryn in 2018. The car had been hit while it was parked. It was almost destroyed but the honey badger-possessed team did not let that stop them. The Argentinian crew’s determination and resilience is a testimony to their ability to restore the car and return it on its quest for orange pills.
In the five years since the Argentinian Bitcoineta began running, the runner has traveled more that 80,000 kilometers. And as you will learn, the Argentinian Bitcoineta inspired many similar initiatives in other countries.
La Bitcoineta’s Journey:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/labitcoineta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoineta/
El Salvador: Bitcoin Beach
The Bitcoin Law was passed by the President of El Salvador in early 2021. This made bitcoins legal tender throughout the country. Labitconf chose to hold its annual conference in San Salvador (the capital of El Salvador) in celebration of this significant step forward for bitcoin adoption. The Argentinian Bitcoineta Team also planned a 7000-kilometer journey to the Bitcoin Country with its iconic Bitcoin Car.
It was impossible for the Labitconf team to reach Salvador from Argentina because of travel restrictions imposed by many countries due to the Covid epidemic. The Labitconf team, two weeks before November’s event, decided to directly fund a Bitcoineta in El Salvador. Bitcoin Beach Circular economy So the second Bitcoineta is born.
The Bitcoin Beach team in El Zonte has received the eye-catching Volkswagen Minibus. They use it for their circular economy.
Bitcoin Beach:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeach
South Africa: Bitcoin Ekasi
The adoption of Bitcoin by the general public will continue to grow in 2021. Hermann Vivier started the Bitcoin movement in South Africa. Bitcoin Ekasi project. “Ekasi” A township is the colloquial name for an urban underdeveloped area in South Africa, with a majority black population. This is the remnant from the apartheid-era segregation. Bitcoin Ekasi was created to bring bitcoins into the JCC Camp, a township in Mossel Bay. It has been a huge success.
Bitcoin Ekasi owes a lot to the Bitcoin Beach team in El Salvador for their success in the circular economy. The respect between the two teams was reciprocal. Bitcoin Beach decided to return the favor received by the Argentinian Bitcoineta Team and provide funds to Bitcoin Ekasi to help them build a Bitcoineta. own.
Bitcoin Ekasi was founded as the sister group of Surfer KidsSurfing is a way to empower youths who are marginalized. Ekasi Bitcoineta is a way to bring the children to South Africa to watch various surf competitions. One of the highlights was the meeting between the children and Jordy smith, one the most popular South African surfers on the planet.
South African surfers, due to the uniqueness of their needs and circumstances, are an ideal demographic in which to learn about Bitcoin. In order to become a professional surfer, athletes must compete abroad. However, due to South Africa’s tight currency restrictions, sending money overseas for competition and travel expenses can be a hassle. Bitcoin’s borderless feature offers surfers a way to move money across borders with no obstacles.
South African Junior Surfing Championships, 2023. Photo. From the back row, from left to right
Mbasa Chuma Jordy Sandiso Owethu (front, left to rights), Sibulele.
Watch Lekker feeling, an Aubrey Strobel documentary, to learn more about Bitcoineta South Africa, and its non-profit initiatives:
Bitcoin Ekasi Follow:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi
Fundraiser: https://support.bitcoinekasi.com/
Europe: Bitcoineta Europa
Ariel Aguilar was one of the key catalysts for the European Bitcoineta, which began its journey early in 2023. The European Bitcoineta, unlike its predecessors from El Salvador and South Africa was funded not by the previous team, but rather through individual donations, reflecting an grassroots approach. financial literacy.
The European Bitcoineta, a Mercedes van with an emblazoned Bitcoin logo and inspirational messages, serves as a mobile education hub at many European Bitcoin conferences. Both notable bitcoiners, and Bitcoin plebs, share their insight on its walls.
Track Bitcoineta Europa on its journey.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinetaEU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinetaeu/
Ghana: Bitcoineta West Africa
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The fifth Bitcoineta, which was introduced in December 2023 during the Africa Bitcoin Conference held in Ghana as part of this initiative, has been donated to the Ghanaian Bitcoin Cowries education initiative. Trezor Academy program.
Bitcoineta West Africa is funded through the sale of the limited-edition Trezor devices, bitcoin only. These were sold out in one day after their launch at Bitcoin Amsterdam.
Bitcoineta West Africa embodies collaboration and unity in promoting Bitcoin adoption. The tour will cover Ghana, Togo Benin and Nigeria and possibly other countries that are part of the ECOWAS political-economic union. financial Inclusion in the Global South
Follow Bitcoineta West Africa on its journey.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinetaWA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinetawa/
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Bitcoinetas around the globe share a common mission. They are all on a quest to educate and empower local communities, improving the lives of people who may have an urgent need for bitcoin but do not know it. Bitcoinetas are a constant reminder that grassroots efforts can be powerful and important. financial Education is key to a future that’s more inclusive. Bitcoinetas’ tradition will flourish and we can expect to see bitcoin cars everywhere in the future.
We encourage you to act if the stories of Bitcoinetas inspired you and you want to do something to help your community. Contact one of the Bitcoinetas for inspiration, guidance and support on starting your own team. own initiative. You can promote Bitcoin by spreading Bitcoin knowledge or promoting financial The Bitcoineta Community is ready to assist you at every stage of your journey, whether it’s promoting literacy or empowerment in areas that are underserved. Together we can orange pill the entire world.
Josef Tetek is the author of this guest post. The opinions expressed by the authors are their own. own The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of BTC Inc. or Bitcoin Magazine.
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Source: bitcoinmagazine.com