Reyna Chicas

The Global Majority remains unbanked, and Bitcoin offers a workable path to financial inclusion. This panel explores how Bitcoin enables the ostracized communities to join the global payment system without third-party intermediaries, bypassing traditional finance's scrutiny and barriers. We'll assess the current state of Bitcoin adoption in Africa and Latin America and the challenges bitcoin educators face in these regions. Join us to discover how Bitcoin's mission is transforming lives for Global Majority and why education is key to unlocking its full potential.

In this talk, Reyna, Education Director at Mi Primer Bitcoin, explores the real-world challenges of scaling Bitcoin education, sharing personal experiences from El Salvador and insights from her role supporting global collaborations. She highlights growing risks from both external and internal influences quietly attempting to co-opt Bitcoin education and consolidate control, warning that without careful attention, we may find ourselves replicating the same centralization issues that Bitcoin seeks to escape. Reyna will discuss the importance of decentralized, open-source education, confronting diplomatic, political, and financial obstacles impacting Bitcoin adoption. This session will offer insights on how we can preserve the independence and integrity of Bitcoin education while ensuring it remains accessible, decentralized, and free from external influence.