Mi Primer Bitcoin Goes International with John Dennehy SLP558

Mi Primer Bitcoin (My First Bitcoin) has grown since I last spoke with them on the show. John from the team rejoins me to talk about how things have developed. The team has now taught over 25,000 students in El Salvador and they are now expanding internationally. 

Links:

X: @jdennehy_writes

Site: Miprimerbitcoin.io

SLP381 John Dennehy & Gloriana Solano – Bitcoin Diploma in El Salvador

Sponsors:

Swan.com (code LIVERA)

CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

Mempool.space

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Background

01:16 - Bitcoin Diploma and Infrastructure

03:37 - International Expansion and Node Network Governance

05:27 - Course Format and Duration

08:16 - Teaching Bitcoin in Public Schools

09:14 - Collaboration with Ministry of Education

12:37 - Different Approaches to Teaching Bitcoin

15:27 - Continued Education and Advanced Courses

17:55 - Coinkite.com

19:06 - Swan.com

20:18 - Mempool.space

21:13 - Bitcoin Education for Different Age Groups

23:48 - Format and Agenda of Bitcoin Education Conferences

26:15 - Collaboration with Governments and Universities

29:37 - Localization and Modification of Curriculum

32:31 - Focus on International Expansion

34:26 - Challenges of Education for the Masses

36:48 - Adapting Curriculum to Rising Fees

39:17 - Empowerment and Independence in Bitcoin Education

40:40 - Call for Support and Contributions