{"id":9533,"date":"2022-05-09T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ci02a0c1efc0002795"},"modified":"2022-05-09T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T20:00:00","slug":"bitcoin-stories-for-100-from-paxful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/culture\/bitcoin-stories-for-100-from-paxful","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Stories For The 100% From Paxful"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin is for the millions, not the millionaires. At Paxful, we\u2019re on a mission to show that Bitcoin has the power to open up the global economy to countless unbanked people around the globe \u2014 providing an accessible and sustainable alternative to traditional finance and a chance for financial liberation.<\/p>\n

Speculation may have popularized bitcoin but use cases like remittance, payments, and wealth preservation will drive global bitcoin adoption. We\u2019re already seeing this in regions across Africa, Latin America and Asia. Communities are educating us on the true power of Bitcoin and it\u2019s our job to raise a platform for these voices. <\/p>\n

Bitcoinforthe100<\/a> is a collection of these narratives and use cases that prove that Bitcoin is truly for the 100%. <\/p>\n

Below are the first set of voices which give life to the millions of sovereign entrepreneurs and community leaders who are paving their own paths through the power of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Stories<\/h2>\n

Connecting With Loved Ones: \u200b\u200bAngela Cunha, Minas Gerais, Brazil<\/h4>\n
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Angela first heard about Bitcoin through her daughter and like many, she responded with skepticism and doubt. \u201cHere in Brazil, there are a lot of pyramid schemes and scams. I was sure bitcoin was one of them,\u201d she told us. Luckily, her daughter was relentless and encouraged Angela to open her mind to new possibilities. Just one short year later, she found herself a believer.<\/p>\n

With her daughter halfway across the world, Angela struggled with sending money back and forth from Brazil. After learning how to send money to her loved ones through peer-to-peer platforms, she discovered the freedom of Bitcoin. \u201cBefore Bitcoin, it was almost impossible. It\u2019s so difficult with a regular bank account because of high fees and the inconvenience of the available options,\u201d she remarked. Fortunately, those problems have become a thing of the past. \u201cWhen I want her to buy me something in the U.S., I just send bitcoin instantly and for free.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more about Angela\u2019s journey on Bitcoinforthe100.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Acceptance: Angela, Manila, Philippines<\/h4>\n
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Angela was first introduced to Bitcoin in 2016. At the time, she found herself uninterested and skeptical about it all. \u201cHere in the Philippines, there are many bitcoin investments and most of them are scams,\u201d she told us about her initial introduction. With persistence from her friends, Angela found herself finally diving into the world of Bitcoin and she hasn\u2019t looked back since. “I believe bitcoin can do anything like what our current money does,\u201d she told us, and she\u2019s made the switch to paying her bills using bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin acceptance starts with education, which Angela is continuing to do herself. \u201cI believe bitcoin is for everyone. I\u2019m still at the stage of expanding my knowledge about this digital currency, but I believe that through continuous learning, my belief in bitcoin will also deepen,\u201d she told us.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Angela\u2019s journey on Bitcoinforthe100.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

New Beginnings: Apryl Albero, Manila, Philippines<\/h4>\n
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Apryl first discovered bitcoin in 2019 and wasted no time in getting acquainted with the phenomenon she had only heard about. \u201cNot even one month in, I was already deep into trading,\u201d she told us. \u201cThat\u2019s just how I roll. It\u2019s fun, exciting, and how I can make the most of my earnings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through community and self-learning, her jog turned into a marathon of finding new ways to build a path toward financial liberation. \u201cIt feels good to know that through my experience in the industry, I\u2019m able to help people take their first steps towards financial freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more about Apryl\u2019s story on Bitcoinforthe100.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bitcoin is driving financial freedom for the 100%, but it will never reach its full potential if we continue to view it solely for speculation. The next wave of Bitcoin adoption has already begun. It\u2019s time that we focus on the real value and untapped potential of Bitcoin as a pathway to a brighter financial future in emerging markets across the world.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit Bitcoinforthe100.com<\/a> and see how Bitcoin is changing the lives of thousands of people across the world.<\/p>\n

This is a guest post by Ray Youssef. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc. or <\/em>Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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