I've stayed mostly silent during the recent discussions because I believe every Bitcoiner must eventually reach their own conclusions.

Years ago, I mined Bitcoin and later lost it because I trusted a third party. Bitcoin didn't fail—I failed to understand that sovereignty comes with responsibility.

Here in El Salvador, we're fortunate to have educators and builders who introduce people to wallets, hardware, software, and different tools. Those recommendations are valuable because they help people take the first step.

But don't let anyone—companies, educators, or influencers—make your security decisions for you. Learn, question, verify, and understand why you're choosing the tools you use.

Programs like Cubo+ remind us that education is the strongest form of self-custody. The best security isn't a product you can buy—it's the knowledge you build.

If you're starting your Bitcoin journey or want to strengthen your self-custody, I'm always happy to help. That's how we build a stronger Bitcoin community: not by following people blindly, but by helping each other become more sovereign.

Don't Trust. Verify. 🧡 #Bitcoin #Nostr #SelfCustody #ElSalvador

@Ben Arc can you check your email?

Six months ago, this was just an idea.

Today, the **Bitcoin Diploma 2.0** pilot is being taught in **6 public schools across El Salvador**, with **15 teachers**, **6 tutors**, and **hundreds of students** learning about Bitcoin, money, savings, and financial responsibility.

The biggest lesson hasn't been about Bitcoin itself—it's been about people.

We've seen teachers who had never used Bitcoin become confident enough to teach it. We've seen classrooms filled with questions, curiosity, and meaningful discussions. Every school visit, every mentoring session, and every conversation has helped improve the program.

A pilot isn't about proving you're right. It's about learning, adapting, and building something that can last.

There's still a lot of work ahead, but seeing Bitcoin education become part of public education is something I never imagined I'd witness firsthand.

One classroom at a time. ⚡🇸🇻

#Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation #Nostr #ElSalvador #BitcoinDiploma

Bitcoin has never been just about money.

At least, it hasn't been for me.

Over the last few months, I've been fortunate to help build something I deeply believe in: bringing Bitcoin education into public schools.

People often see the milestones, the announcements, the photos, and the metrics.

What they don't see are the long nights, the difficult conversations, the changing plans, the uncertainty, the responsibility of making decisions, and the constant effort to earn the trust of teachers, students, institutions, and an incredible team.

Building is rarely glamorous.

Some days you feel like you're making history.

Other days you're simply trying to solve the next problem before tomorrow morning.

I've learned that education is proof-of-work.

It can't be rushed.
It can't be faked.
And it certainly can't be measured only by numbers.

Every teacher willing to learn something completely new...
Every student asking difficult questions...
Every tutor giving more than what's expected...

Those are the blocks we're actually adding.

Bitcoin teaches us to think in decades instead of days.

Education teaches us to think in generations instead of semesters.

If we get this right, the real impact won't be visible this year. It will be visible years from now, when today's students become builders, entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders who understand freedom, responsibility, and sound money.

I'm grateful to everyone building alongside me.

The work continues.

One conversation.
One classroom.
One student.
One block at a time.

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