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
• Subscribe to the podcast
• Subscribe to Substack

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