Season 1 · Episode 28
nrc28 | Can the Próspera + Bitcoin model save Honduras? Zussel Abigail Ramos thinks so.
new renaissance capital w/ frank corva · Frank Corva
February 23, 202454m 0s
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Show Notes
<p>Zussel is a resident of Próspera — a start-up city located in Honduras — who lives on a bitcoin standard and teaches Bitcoin through Amity Age — the oldest Bitcoin education program in Central America.</p>
<p>And based on my conversation with Zussel, her life seems pretty good!</p>
<p>So, can this city in which taxes are low and personal freedoms are high combined with bitcoin being legal tender become a model for the rest of Honduras?</p>
<p>This is the big question, and Zussel's answer is "yes."</p>
<p>Check out the interview and leave a comment if you think Zussel is onto something.</p>
<p>Follow Zussel, Próspera and Amity Age on social media:</p>
<p>X (Twitter): @itszussel @Prosperahn @AmityAge</p>
<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zussel-abigail-ramos-758242178/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zussel-abigail-ramos-758242178/</a></p>
<p>Check out the websites for Próspera and Amity Age:</p>
<p>Próspera: <a href="https://www.prospera.co/">https://www.prospera.co/</a></p>
<p>Amity Age: <a href="https://www.amityage.com/">https://www.amityage.com/</a></p>
<p>Timestamps:</p>
<p>0:00 Cold open</p>
<p>0:25 Intro music</p>
<p>0:40 Introduction</p>
<p>2:28 Why do Hondurans speak such good English?</p>
<p>3:51 What part of Honduras is Zussel from?</p>
<p>4:11 What is Próspera?</p>
<p>7:59 Próspera: A (literal) pirate island</p>
<p>9:30 Próspera + Bitcoin</p>
<p>12:56 Balaji's visit to Próspera</p>
<p>14:30 Paying taxes in bitcoin</p>
<p>19:53 The inception of Amity Age, Central America's 1st Bitcoin education center</p>
<p>25:09 What is Students for Liberty and Libertarianism?</p>
<p>34:20 Libertarians in the US and libertarians in Latin America</p>
<p>37:05 Libertarianism in the Information Age</p>
<p>39:50 Próspera offers better opportunities for Hondurans</p>
<p>45:05 Are Hondurans being exploited in Próspera?</p>
<p>52:46 Where to find Zussel, Próspera and Amity Age online</p>
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<p>Intro music by correspondents: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3">https://open.spotify.com/track/45u2rj38rllskHPnIRUTl3</a></p>
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<p>Thank you for listening!</p>