🎙️ From The Founder's Desk | Episode 3 What happens when more than a decade of community trust meets Bitcoin? In Episode 3 of From The Founder’s Desk, we sit down with Herman Vivier, Founder of @BitcoinEkasi and Co-Founder of The Surfer Kids, to explore the journey behind one of Africa's most established Bitcoin circular economies. From paying coaches 100% in Bitcoin to onboarding 32 township businesses, Herman shares how Bitcoin Ekasi is building a local economy where people can earn, spend, and save in Bitcoin, without depending entirely on traditional financial systems or perpetual charity. In this Episode, we discuss: 🔸Building a Bitcoin circular economy from the ground up. 🔸Why trust is the foundation of Bitcoin adoption 🔸Moving from donation dependence to sustainable community revenue. 🔸The challenges of building Bitcoin in a township environment. 🔸Bitcoin, financial sovereignty, and South Africa's economic realities. 🔸The future of Bitcoin Ekasi and its growing ecosystem. This is a conversation about Bitcoin, community, entrepreneurship, and the long-term work required to build something that lasts. 🎥 Watch Episode 3 of From The Founder’s Desk: