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

Stephan Livera links:

Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
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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