Adopting Bitcoin 2024

Adopting Bitcoin 2024

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The Rise of Bitcoin Expats in LatAm
2024-11-16 , Mises Stage

Thinking about moving to LatAm? Join this talk to learn why Bitcoiners are making the move, the pros and cons, the top destinations, and why this trend is set to keep growing, according to Gustavo.


In this session, you'll learn about:

Why Bitcoin and the digital economy naturally lead to jurisdictional competition
Why residents of OECD first-world countries are moving to other regions
Why Latin America is emerging as a globally competitive region, along with its general pros and cons
The top destinations in LatAm and how they compare in terms of tradeoffs between pros and cons
You'll also have the chance to ask Gustavo, a Canadian expat living in Mexico for 3 years, about his experience or insights from his discussions with dozens of Bitcoiners over the years.

Gustavo is the CEO and Founder of Swapido.com and a Technical Writer at Bitcoin Optech. He has previously worked with Veriphi, Bull Bitcoin, and Wasabi Wallet.

Gustavo of Swapido