- Participants receive a blueprint guide for creating self-sustaining bitcoin economies, leveraging El Salvador’s real-world adoption laboratory.
- The program targets leaders building BTC economies, citing Latin America’s 39-community federation as proof of scalable replication.
Bitcoin Beach has opened applications for a 10-day fellowship program in El Salvador. The initiative invites entrepreneurs and community leaders to El Zonte. Participants will learn practical methods for establishing circular bitcoin economies.
Selected fellows spend ten days working directly with El Zonte residents. This coastal community operates daily transactions using bitcoin. Fellows observe local merchants and organizers. They study the mechanics of sustaining a bitcoin-based economy. The program emphasizes hands-on learning over theoretical instruction.
Organizers provide participants with a practical guide. This document outlines steps for replicating circular economies. Fellows also gain access to a network of project leaders. These contacts support future bitcoin economy initiatives elsewhere.
The program targets individuals already involved in circular economy projects. Applicants include activists and entrepreneurs. Bitcoin Beach seeks people committed to sharing bitcoin knowledge within their own communities.
El Zonte gained attention after El Salvador President Nayib Bukele referenced it. He cited the community as inspiration for adopting bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. Since then, similar projects have appeared globally.
Latin America shows particular interest in this model. Thirty-nine communities across Argentina, Venezuela, and other nations recently formed the Bitcoiners Federation. This group aims to replicate Bitcoin Beach principles regionally.
The fellowship occurs in El Salvador. The country functions as a testing ground for bitcoin adoption. El Zonte serves as its operational example. Bitcoin Beach reports registration is now active for the immersion program.
