Some thoughts on my recent trip to ES

Seeing a Bitcoin circular economy actually beginning to work in El Zonte was pretty inspiring.

People are almost exclusively keeping the Bitcoin they receive, even with an easy option to convert to USD.

People are respending Bitcoin in the community. I saw this first hand from several locals. One, told me "I can't seem to hold Bitcoin for long". And she showed me her tx history which was dozens of payments to other locals.

People don't hesitate or act funny when you ask to pay in Bitcoin, for most of El Zonte it's either Cash or Bitcoin. Most places don't accept Credit Cards.

3 years ago Bitcoin Twitter was over hyping El Zonte's Bitcoin adoption......now, it might actually be understated!

Most of ES is not this way, but the progress that has been made in 3 years is still very impressive.

Consider a Bitcoin Pilgrimage to El Zonte and see for yourself