My thoughts on BTC Histórico in El Salvador, the first state organized Bitcoin conference.
No one can deny that feeling the state, the president of a nation, openly backing Bitcoin is historic. Until now, most BTC gatherings have been hosted by tech rebels and financial freedom seekers. This time the venue was the Royal Palace and the National Theater, two of the most symbolic government buildings in the country.
It gave the whole experience a royal feeling. In El Salvador, Bitcoin is no longer something to hide or discuss quietly. It has become a source of pride.
But here is the question that kept rising. Are the people of El Salvador part of this movement?
In my conversations with @Chris , one truth was clear. A top to bottom approach will not carry Satoshi’s dream. It is inspiring to see a president embrace Bitcoin, yet the real test is whether the people are included. And during this event, they were almost nowhere to be found.
Uber drivers told me they had no idea what Bitcoin is. The few shops that accept it mostly do it for tourists, not because of understanding or empowerment.
This is not a complaint. It is a reminder. A system cannot succeed without its people. Otherwise it risks becoming something that benefits only the top one percent.
The path forward is simple.
Education.
Integration.
Bottom up participation.
Bitcoin belongs to everyone, or it belongs to no one.
