In this conversation, André Loja discusses the Free Madeira project, which aims to promote Bitcoin adoption through education and community engagement. He highlights the success of merchant adoption on the island, the impact of Bitcoin conferences, and the development of the Basalto Fund, which allows investors to gain residency in Portugal while investing in Bitcoin.

The conversation also touches on the future of Madeira as a hub for Bitcoin and related technologies, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration.

Takeaways:

🔸Free Madeira is focused on Bitcoin education and adoption.

🔸The project has successfully onboarded numerous merchants accepting Bitcoin.

🔸Community engagement is key to sustaining Bitcoin adoption.

🔸Conferences have significantly raised awareness and interest in Madeira.

🔸Sovereign Engineering aims to foster open-source freedom tech projects.

🔸The Baselto Fund allows investment in Bitcoin while gaining residency in Portugal.

🔸Madeira offers a unique blend of autonomy and EU regulations.

🔸Quality of life in Madeira is high, attracting Bitcoiners and expats.

🔸The island's infrastructure supports a growing Bitcoin community.

🔸Future plans include establishing a physical hub for Bitcoin projects. 

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:54) - What is Free Madeira? 

(08:11) - Has Bitcoin adoption attracted people to visit Madeira? 

(15:07) - The experience of earning & spending Bitcoin on the island  

(17:43) - What is Sovereign Engineering?

(24:08) - André’s business ventures in Madeira

(27:34) - Sponsors

(28:36) - HODL only or Spend & Replace Bitcoin?

(35:32) - What is the Basalto Fund?

(41:07) - Understanding Portugal’s Golden visa process

(46:14) - Basalto Fund - Fees and Performance 

(51:03) - How autonomous is Madeira?; Services and opportunities

(56:58) - Future plans and Community development

(1:00:37) - Closing thoughts 

Links: 

• https://x.com/andreloja 

• https://x.com/andreloja/status/1935061124719706410 

• https://x.com/FREEMadeiraOrg 

• https://sovereignengineering.io/ 

• https://x.com/BitcoinAtlantis 

• https://x.com/BasaltoFund 

Sponsor:

• CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)

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