# Why He Left a Lucrative Crypto Job to Focus on Bitcoin

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Podcast: [Bitcoin For Professionals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-for-professionals-6972297)
Published: 2026-06-03T13:13:42+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onramp-mena/episodes/Why-He-Left-a-Lucrative-Crypto-Job-to-Focus-on-Bitcoin-e3k9csu
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## Resource

Bitcoin adoption looks very different when you live through inflation, capital controls, and economic instability. In this episode, Sajith Caldera explains why he left a lucrative crypto career to focus on Bitcoin adoption, self-custody, and financial education in Sri Lanka. ▶️ Watch Next: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QwKQynz4DK6yTz0z1nxP1?si=GDswAC8SQq2I5BH28J3u0g What You’ll Learn: Why he walked away from the crypto industry for Bitcoin How Sri Lanka’s economic crisis changed people’s view of money Why self-custody and financial freedom matter How grassroots Bitcoin adoption is growing in South Asia 📩 Get Monthly Bitcoin Insights for Professionals https://the-bitcoin-observer.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe for more conversations on Bitcoin, macro, and the future of money. Connect with us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onramp-mena/ X: https://x.com/OnrampMENA Reach Out to Sajith: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajithcaldera/ X: https://x.com/bitcoinsaj Bitcoin Sri Lanka: https://bitcoinsrilanka.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoin-srilanka

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