The Man Bringing Bitcoin to Peru's Most Remote Villages, Vali from Motiv

The following is an interview with Vali, cofounder of
@MotivPeru

If you are familiar with my videos documenting Bitcoin circular economies in Peru, you may recognise Vali.

Vali is a Romanian who moved to Peru and founded Motiv, an NGO using Bitcoin to empower remote communities.

Vali shares how Peru’s broken financial system and pandemic struggles led him to adopt Bitcoin as a tool for social impact.

He explains the challenges of building 15+ Bitcoin circular economies, from educating locals to overcoming misconceptions.

Through perseverance, Vali demonstrates how Bitcoin can connect and uplift underserved communities, proving its value beyond just money 🧡

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📍 Location: Peru 🇵🇪
⛓️ Block Height: 863,532
📆 Date: 29th September 2023
💰 Bitcoin Price: $30k ish

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Timeline:
0:00 Introduction: Interview context and Bitcoin in Peru
1:00 Meet Vali: From Romania to South America and settling in Peru
3:25 Peru’s financial challenges: The informal economy and lack of banking access
5:50 Discovering Bitcoin: From scams to using it for aid during the pandemic
9:00 Frustrations with early Bitcoin adoption: Challenges in using donations
12:00 Educating Peruvians: Myths about Bitcoin and its practical benefits
15:40 Circular economies in Peru: Building comprehensive centers
19:50 Jungle and mountain challenges: Adopting Bitcoin in remote areas
24:00 Financial sustainability: Bitcoin donations and operational costs
26:40 Vali’s message: Build trust, serve communities, and let Bitcoin shine

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