Hermann Vivier

Bitcoin Ekasi, Founder

Hermann Buhr Vivier is the founder of Bitcoin Ekasi, a Bitcoin circular economy project in Mossel Bay, South Africa, inspired by Bitcoin Beach. Hermann first encountered Bitcoin in late 2013 thanks to an early print edition of Bitcoin Magazine. In 2015, when financial sanctions separated his tourism business from its client base, Bitcoin helped them bypass restrictions, saving the company. That experience sparked a deep interest in Bitcoin as a practical solution to problems, particularly as an uncensorable medium of exchange.

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Keynote

Bitcoin Isn’t Just an Asset — It’s Everyday Money

This talk explores Bitcoin Circular Economies (BCEs): localized ecosystems where people earn, spend, and save in sats. Built on five years of real-world experience in South Africa, and echoed across a growing network of African projects, BCEs demonstrate how dense, everyday usage drives adoption.

The key insight: spending is the gateway to saving.

Expo stage

Thu, 09:50

Panel discussion

Parallel Systems: Profiting From Global Circular Economies

While the mainstream media talks about Bitcoin as a "speculative asset," entire communities are already using it as their only medium of exchange. This is where the real growth is happening. Learn how to plug into and profit from burgeoning circular economies around the world. Discover the blueprint for living entirely on a Bitcoin standard today, bypassing fiat-dependent supply chains and building local resilience.

Expo stage

Fri, 13:50