Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, Sean Harris, a former professional basketball player turned laser eyes bitcoiner recounts how he started as a Bitcoin non-believer to become an advocate of this digital currency. In this episode, Sean and I discuss in depth Bitcoin’s significant role in the ever-changing socio-economic landscape and the excitement for the upcoming 2024 Bitcoin Halving Party.Initially skeptical, Sean, like many no-coiners, was hesitant to delve into Bitcoin. However, persistent research and exploration led him to fully embrace Bitcoin in 2019. His experiences with various currencies and financial systems as an international basketball player illuminated the global advantages of Bitcoin. He recognized Bitcoin's immutable supply, rooted in the Bitcoin blockchain, its decentralization incentives, and its capacity as a dependable currency for cross-border Bitcoin transactions.His journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole helped him find a community that deepened his understanding of the digital currency even more. And this very community he got involved in is the brains behind the 2024 Bitcoin Having Party in El Salvador. More than the workshops about Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin blockchain and all the technical aspects you are sure to gain here, the Having party also highlights the connections, being in a network with like-minded people, and the importance of having a community with a sense of shared purpose.The conversation continues with how Bitcoin can make an impact on developing countries. Case in point: El Salvador. The country’s adoption of Bitcoin as a legal tender shows its potential to provide economic empowerment and financial inclusion. It now challenges the roles of traditional banks and opens a future that’s more financially inclusive and stable.Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or you’re curious about its growing influence, dive into the full episode to hear insightful, personal stories from Sean, find more reasons to be present at the Bitcoin Having Party, and learn about how Bitcoin is more than just an investment, it’s reshaping economies and empowering communities.Check the time stamped chapter below for easy navigation.00:00:00 - What is the Bitcoin Halving?00:01:31 - How Did Sean Discover Bitcoin While Playing Basketball in Portugal?00:02:25 - Why Was Sean Initially Skeptical About Bitcoin and What Changed His Mind?00:05:58 - What's It Like to Play Basketball in Portugal as a Foreign Player?00:09:13 - What Can You Learn from Living in Honduras and Learning Spanish on a Church Mission00:13:53 - How Has Living in Honduras Impacted Sean and What Are His Hopes for Central America?00:15:15 - What Are the Recent Changes in El Salvador and Central America's Perspective on Gangs?00:17:37 - How Do You Adapt to Different Living Conditions While Traveling on a Budget?00:19:58 - What's the Experience of Living and Playing Basketball in the Canary Islands?00:20:05 - What Impact Does Living in Europe and Traveling Have on Young People?00:21:09 - How Did Sean Finally Understand Bitcoin and Start Questioning Traditional Currency?00:22:38 - How Does Inflation Affect Traditional Currencies and What Led Sean to Explore Bitcoin?00:24:39 - What's the Story Behind the Meme Factory on Twitter and Its Impact on Bitcoin?00:28:12 - Why Plan a Bitcoin Halving Party and What's Its Significance?00:34:06 - Why Choose El Salvador as the Location for a Bitcoin Halving Event?00:35:55 - Why Should You Explore El Salvador Beyond the Bitcoin Halving Event?00:38:33 - How is the Bitcoin Halving Party Different from Other Conferences?00:39:32 - What Makes the Bitcoin Having Party a Unique Celebration?00:44:34 - How Has Bitcoin Transformed Lives, Especially in Financially Underserved Countries00:48:34 - How Do You Buy Tickets for the Bitcoin HalvLive From Bitcoin Beach