In this episode of The Bitcoin Latam Report, I speak with Bruno Vaccotti, director of the Fintech Chamber in Paraguay, founder of the Paraguayan Bitcoin education initiative, entrepreneur, organizer of Acelerando Bitcoin, and one of the key voices pushing Bitcoin adoption in the country.

We discuss how Paraguay became a major Bitcoin mining hub, the government inefficiencies that keep slowing innovation, and the new regulatory push that threatens the industry. Bruno also explains why he is actively advocating for reasonable laws that actually make sense for Bitcoin, while building education, media, conferences, and financial products to help Paraguay move forward.

00:39 – Intro: Bruno Vaccotti and why Paraguay matters for Bitcoin
02:16 – How Bruno discovered Bitcoin and why it changed his life
05:03 – Education, free books, TV, and building Bitcoin awareness in Paraguay
07:27 – From education to mining: how surplus energy opened the door
09:50 – Why Paraguay became a serious player in global Bitcoin mining
12:11 – The energy case for Paraguay: Itaipú, hydro power, and national opportunity
15:53 – Paraguay as a destination for expats, builders, and freedom-minded entrepreneurs
20:03 – Why Paraguay still needs better Bitcoin products for everyday users
25:26 – The real problem: not explicit bans, but bureaucratic paralysis
30:29 – New Bitcoin regulations in Paraguay and why Bruno is sounding the alarm
34:45 – Privacy, self-custody, and why the proposed reporting rules make no sense
45:17 – Is the government hostile, or just completely misunderstanding Bitcoin?
50:04 – What Bruno is doing now to push back and improve the rules
56:59 – Acelerando Bitcoin: conference, residency, and Paraguay immersion week
59:13 – War, fiat money, Bitcoin, and why separating money from the state matters
01:06:45 – AI, energy limits, and why Bruno still thinks Bitcoin is the best long-term bet
01:18:49 – Final message: freedom, curiosity, and why more people should pay attention to Paraguay

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In the 15th episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik speaks with Tomek Kowodziejczuk, a longtime Bitcoiner, founder of the Bitcoin FilmFest in Warsaw, and now a builder in Prospera, the freedom-oriented special economic zone in Roatán, Honduras.

They discuss why Tomek left Poland for Prospera, the philosophical roots of Bitcoin and libertarianism, and why he sees Bitcoin as a tool for freedom rather than an end in itself. They also break down how Prospera works in practice, why it may be the most Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction in the world, and how the Bitcoin District aims to turn Roatán into a real Bitcoin hub through events, retreats, startup activity, and long-term circular economy building.

Timestamps:

00:51 – Intro: Tomek’s background and move to Prospera
03:04 – Bitcoin Film Fest, culture, and libertarian roots
06:34 – Atlas Shrugged, free cities, and the appeal of Prospera
10:23 – Why freedom matters more than Bitcoin itself
13:58 – Why Prospera is one of the most promising freedom experiments today
22:33 – How Prospera works: governance, taxes, and legal structure
27:53 – Why biotech and Bitcoin companies are drawn to Prospera
29:45 – Is Prospera the most Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction in the world?
31:46– Building the Bitcoin District in Roatán
39:56 – The challenge of bringing Bitcoin to the local population
48:59 – Why the world may need many more “Prosperas”

Check out the Bitcoin District: thebitcoindistrict.com
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What if you could buy a house, renovate your home, or fund your business, without selling a single satoshi, and without KYC?

That's exactly what Tropykus users in Latam are doing. Damián Silva, community lead at Tropykus, joined The Bitcoin Latam Report to break down Bitcoin-collateralized loans built on Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain where you pay fees in Bitcoin, earn yield on stablecoins, and borrow against your stack without ever triggering a taxable event.

We got into how DOC (Dollar on Chain) stays pegged without touching US debt, why flexible loans with no fixed payment dates are a game changer in Argentina, and the wild real-life stories of people buying apartments and building houses in Uruguay, all using Bitcoin as collateral.

Time Stamps:

01:14 Damián's Bitcoin story
05:03 What is BitcoinFi and why build on Rootstock instead of Ethereum?
08:31 Why persist on Bitcoin when other chains are faster and cheaper?
10:37 How to move from Bitcoin to RBTC and back
12:56 Rootstock vs Liquid, what's the difference?
14:47 Why Bitcoin sidechains adoption took so long
17:00 Real user stories
19:12 How Dollar on Chain (DOC) stays pegged
23:58 How yield works for DOC depositors
27:13 What are RBTC, BPRO, and USDRIF?
34:41 The biggest community challenge?
40:18 How to use Tropicus responsibly?
42:52 No KYC
53:57 Why is all Tropykus content in Spanish
56:16 How to get involved, open source code, and community feedback
57:20 2026 plans, an AI assistant to manage your loan via Telegram

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