“The one main difference, between El Salvador and any other country I've seen is the optimism. There's optimism here. People are looking into the future with hope, with plans, with visions… this country has regained its collective identity. They are proud to show their country.” - Lina SeicheOn this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Lina Seiche, creator of The Little Hodler.*****GET YOUR BITCOIN OFF EXCHANGES: Go to bitbox.swiss/walker and use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitbox02 Bitcoin-only hardware wallet.*****LINA'S LINKS:Lina on Nostr: ​​https://primal.net/p/npub1clfjjuhrnr2dyrxknvdgg5v4dnq55t5svkk34r76rpwzqf5cjdas7rk28kLina on X: https://twitter.com/LinaSeicheGET A LITTLE HODLER: https://thelittlehodler.comWALKER’S LINKS:NOSTR: https://primal.net/walkerX/TWITTER:https://twitter.com/walkeramericahttps://twitter.com/titcoinpodcastWATCH ON YOUTUBE or RUMBLEWebsite: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/TIMESTAMPS03:12 Introduction and Catching Up06:48 Lina's Journey to El Salvador11:15 Lina's Start in Bitcoin Comics18:47 Creating Comics Inspired by News and Social Media25:18 Engagement and Timing of Comics27:02 The Power of Timing28:14 The Impact of Comics and Memes28:58 Creating Characters and Plushies30:35 Moving to El Salvador33:49 The Optimism in El Salvador40:19 Media Bias and Perception of El Salvador48:18 The Need for El Salvador to Succeed52:17 Bukele's Communication and Governance01:00:13 Short-Term Thinking vs Long-Term Thinking01:02:26 El Salvador's Economic Growth and Bitcoin Adoption01:03:41 The Role of the IMF and Inflation01:07:23 Considering El Salvador as a Destination01:10:26 The Beauty and Nature of El Salvador01:15:34 Hope and Safety in El Salvador01:22:58 Challenging the Status Quo and Telling the Truth01:28:15 The Success of El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption01:29:19 Bukele's Understanding of Bitcoin