Escaping the Banking System and To Go All-In on Bitcoin

What does it really take to escape the traditional banking system and live entirely on Bitcoin? 🌎💡 In this episode, we sit down with Josh Pooley, co-founder of Pura Vida Bitcoin, who shares his family’s journey from South Africa to Canada and finally to Costa Rica — where they sold everything to build a thriving Bitcoin community.

We dive into:

⚡ The challenges of creating a circular Bitcoin economy

🏝️ Why Costa Rica is the #1 Bitcoin Hub in the World

💰 Building sustainable Bitcoin businesses (not just donation-driven projects)

📉 How banks react when people choose Bitcoin over fiat🌱 Lessons on entrepreneurship, freedom, and living a values-driven life

Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, an entrepreneur, or just curious about financial freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, community, and the future of Bitcoin adoption.

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Timestamps:

Intro to Joshua [00:00]

Journey to Build on Bitcoin [2:41]

Why Bitcoin Jungle Was Succcessful? [6:11]

Current Status of Adoption in Costa Rica [10:16]

Interfacing with Politicians and Bankers [12:29]

Medium of Exchange USING Bitcoin [19:30]

KYC and Bank Closure [21:42]

Fleeing Canada [25:33]

Follow Pura Vida Bitcoin on X [30:06]

KYC Rules with OTC [34:38]

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skills [36:41]

Learning from Family [40:38]

How Bitcoin Scales in Layers [44:22]

How to Help Others Avoid Scams [49:07]

Art and Bitcoin [52:14]

How Bitcoin Changed Your Life? [55:52]

Aligning Actions and Values [1:03:34]

CHROMA Discount Code KYLE10 [1:07:31]

Mental Health Journey [1:11:07]

Bringing Your Gifts to the World [1:15:04]

YOU Are Needed for Bitcoin's Next Chapter [1:23:16]

Vertical Integration and Circular Economies [1:27:59]

Closing Remarks [1:32:02]

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