π© Vanuatu Bitcoin Circular Economy π»πΊβ¨
Stop #28 on the Circular Economies Tour
π Vanuatu (Port Vila β’ Mele and surrounding islands)
π― Merchant Adoption β’ Remittances β’ Practical Bitcoin Usage
On the islands of Vanuatu, Bitcoin Vanuatu is working to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for real-world Bitcoin adoption. With a pro-crypto government, no income or capital gains taxes, and a population often separated by seasonal work abroad, Bitcoin offers a powerful tool for savings, payments and family support. The project focuses on showing locals and businesses how Bitcoin can be used today, even in the absence of traditional exchanges.
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Helped Mali Beach Club in Mele become the first known business in Vanuatu to accept Bitcoin
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Supported merchants with the practical βhowβ after they already understood the βwhyβ
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Introduced staff to Bitcoin wage payments as revenue began flowing in sats
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Demonstrated real-world spending using the @AquaBitcoin Dolphin Card
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Enabled Bitcoin payments at K2 Cafe in Port Vila using manual card entry
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Onboarded local musicians and creatives with Blink Wallet and seeded sats
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Helped a local band launch a shared Bitcoin wallet and join Nostr
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Educated locals on using Bitrefill to purchase Digicel credit with Bitcoin
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Showed peer-to-peer methods for converting Digicel credit into cash
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Sparked growing excitement as locals witnessed Bitcoin payments succeed live
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β’ Educate locals on how to spend Bitcoin for everyday needs
β’ Onboard more businesses across hospitality, transport and services
β’ Normalize Bitcoin wages and peer-to-peer payments
β’ Expand use of tools like @bitrefill and the Dolphin Card of @AquaBitcoin
β’ Support merchants who wish to convert to cash or hold sats long term
β’ Build a resilient island circular economy rooted in real use, not speculation
β’ Make Vanuatu a destination where Bitcoiners can truly live and spend
Bitcoin Vanuatu is proving that adoption starts with experience. When people see Bitcoin work for coffee, music, wages and phone credit, understanding follows naturally.
Their goal: build a thriving island-based Bitcoin circular economy where locals and visitors alike can save, spend and build with confidence.
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