I am honored to share some of the world's most forgotten financial oppression. On September 5th in Indonesia, exactly 38 years ago, the Burmese military demonetized major currency overnight.
The problem is that this kind of monetary oppression in Cuba, Malawi, Venezuela, Burma, and many Global South countries is usually not featured enough in prestigious English media.
One of the main reasons is that the GDP per capita of those countries is not in their best interest. But if we measure one human life as one human value, everyone matters. Bitcoin is code that dictators can't manipulate!
Win Ko Ko Aung
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Win ဝင်း | Global Bitcoin Adoption at HRF | Human Rights Fellow at Bitcoin Policy Institute
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I am honored to share some of the world's most forgotten financial oppression. On September 5th in Indonesia, exactly 38 years ago, the Burmese military demonetized major currency overnight.
The problem is that this kind of monetary oppression in Cuba, Malawi, Venezuela, Burma, and many Global South countries is usually not featured enough in prestigious English media.
One of the main reasons is that the GDP per capita of those countries is not in their best interest. But if we measure one human life as one human value, everyone matters. Bitcoin is code that dictators can't manipulate!The answer is...
Cybersecurity law by the Burmese military came into full activation. Basically, they have absolute authority to check your phone on the street, and they will arrest you if you use VPN and use so-called illegal social media (FB, X, YouTube, etc). The good thing is they did not list Nostr!!Just had a call with a high-IQ (by traditional standard) person from the developing world. Turned out they laughed at Bitcoin, said scam, and (blocked me on social media). Anti-Bitcoin idea is not only in the developed world. It is widespread across the planet earth among Fiat rich people, because Bitcoin challenges their status quo, obviously.
Nostr helped me connect with nostr:nprofile1qyx8wumn8ghj7cnjvghxjmcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqqgqa0lcz5krq92zj69ld8wusnls4hkcc7y3ethluepfn4acdqs44hckmtfqf from Laos, and later met him in person in Chiang Mai - I learned about his story of Bitcoin adoption in Laos and why it’s so vital for them! The Bitcoin phenomenon is global, and beyond investment! https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/laos-bitcoin-struggles-small-nation
Bitcoin is freedom of speech! Many people silenced their voice when their bank accounts got controlled. Nothing wrong with them, but if they do use Bitcoin, their voice can't be stopped.
Being an anti-Bitcoin activist is the safest job in the world. There are no social penalties and no legal risks for telling other people to remain poor in the fiat world!!!
If you are at the Bitcoin Policy Summit in DC today, hit me up, or come chat with me about Southeast Asia and Bitcoin.
Looking forward to have a great conversation with folks at Bitcoin Policy Summit, for Bitcoin and Southeast Asia, the most important region, and the least understood part for the Global Bitcoin Adoption, and DC community! #Bitcoin #SoutheastAsia #Siamstr #Laostr
🇯🇵🗼🌆One more reason to use Bitcoin. Wise randomly closed my account this morning. No email, No warning, nothing. Their stated reason was very vague. This is the second time Wise has deplatformed me. The first time was in 2021, citing my Bitcoin activity.
When a centralized platform leaves the market, the reputation built on that platform is also lost. I feel sorry for the hard-working Foodpanda drivers who relentlessly work hard to gain favor with algorithm manipulation. #Nostr #Siamstr #Thailand
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2025/04/23/foodpanda-exits-thailands-food-delivery-market-after-years-of-losses/
Bitcoin to Rice for over 350 households in the Sagain Region! #whatshappeninglnmyanmar #MyanmarEarthquakes https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinaidformyanmarburma/posts/view/4358
(B)itcoin (D)evelopment (F)or (M)yanmar in (7) Days ! #Nost #Bitcoin #Siamstr #Laostr #Asia #NYC
Almost 2 million Sats have been deployed to Myanmar! Stay tuned for more!! #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #Bitcoin #Siamstr #Laostr #Nostr
https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinaidformyanmarburma/posts/view/4335
https://m.primal.net/QHYD.jpgThe Burmese military is about to receive a total of $50 million in disaster donations from 🇸🇬 🇰🇭 🇺🇸 🇲🇾 🇪🇺 🇯🇵 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇨🇳. I doubt a huge fraction is going to get to the ground. Studies indicate less than 30% of international aid reaches the final destination. We need P2P and grassroots movements more than ever to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar!! #Nostr #Simastr #Laostr #Bitcoin #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #HelpMyanmarRecover
🎉 Happy Birthday, Satoshi! 🎉 Your invention is a symbol of hope in times of crisis! Show your appreciation by donating Bitcoin Aid for #Burma. $21 can provide a family of 4 for 3 days! 💙 https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinaidformyanmarburma #Bitcoin #Siamstr #Laostr #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #helpmyanmarrecover #Myanmar #Nostr
Bitcoin Community: Help #Myanmar! +4,000 dead, +6,000 injured from the recent quake. Dictator corrupt aid. Your 21,000 Sats (~$17) feed 25 victims! Learn more & donate! #HelpMyanmarRecover #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #Bitcoin #Nostr https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinaidformyanmarburma
In America, Bitcoin and satellite internet are politicized, but in my home country, they are lifelines for people in need!!! #Bitcoin #Nostr #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar #HelpMyanmarRecover
https://restofworld.org/2025/myanmar-earthquake-internet-shutdown/
The earthquake has destroyed the entire community and cities. It has left survivors without any basic human needs. #Myanmar needs your help more than ever! Please do not forget about Myanmar (Burma)!! #HelpMyanamrRecover #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
https://aljazeera.com/program/quotable/2025/4/1/qt-jeremy-stoner-010425