https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k74UXIRwKt8

Why do it in Spanish?

It was important to me to show that I (and Bitcoiners in general), are earnestly trying to meet Salvadorans where they're at. You don't have to cross this huge tech and language chasm yourself; I will do my best, flawed as it is, to come to you.

And I think it makes everything so much less intimidating and more human. I hopefully helped them understand bitcoin a bit better, but I also needed their help plenty of times, too. Creates a vibe that we're all on equal footing, even though we contribute different expertise and struggle with different challenges.

Result?

I did get some really great feedback -- from native Spanish speakers! -- that this did help make certain things finally click for them.

Random thoughts:

* When I didn't know a word and people in the audience did, that in itself was like a mini comprehension check. And makes the talk a more active experience; not only are they processing and anticipating what I'm trying to say but they're also engaged as co-authors/co-presenters in a sense.

* There's ALWAYS value in re-teaching the basics.

* Conferences that are trying to appeal to broader audiences should have dedicated sessions and resources for beginners.

* Americans can be shitty to people who speak broken English but the Spanish speakers I encountered were overwhelmingly supportive, enthusiastic, and gracious about my so-so español.