Why this Doctor Left Medicine to Fight for Bitcoin | IZZY of AmberApp

Bitcoiners - Live From Bitcoin Beach

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Izzy, a passionate Bitcoiner with a fascinating journey from being a doctor to becoming a full-time advocate for Bitcoin. We dive deep into his personal story—how he struggled with feeling powerless against a system that controls everything from money to media, and how discovering Bitcoin provided him with a path to financial sovereignty.
We also talk about the Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador and how it's giving people here a new sense of hope and opportunity. Izzy shares his plans to move his Bitcoin wallet app, AmberApp, to El Salvador, and we explore the challenges of staying true to Bitcoin's decentralized ethos in a world full of regulatory pressures.
This episode is all about the power of Bitcoin to create real change and the personal sacrifices we're willing to make to see it happen. Whether you're new to Bitcoin or a seasoned veteran, this conversation will give you fresh insights into /7o now more than ever.
- Mike
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Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:
00:00:00 - How Can Bitcoin Help Fight Against a Corrupt System?
00:03:06 - What Was Izzy’s First Impression of El Salvador?
00:03:21 - Why Did Izzy Leave Medicine for Bitcoin?
00:08:07 - How Did Izzy Discover Bitcoin in 2010?
00:14:46 - What Was Satoshi Nakamoto’s Intent with Bitcoin?
00:20:03 - How Did Bitcoin Beach Start in El Salvador?
00:37:08 - What Is AmberApp and What Are Its Future Plans?
00:59:02 - Why Is AmberApp Considering Moving to El Salvador?
01:11:30 - How Is President Bukele’s Leadership Changing El Salvador?

Live From Bitcoin Beach