# Escaping the Banking System and To Go All-In on Bitcoin

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Podcast: [We Are Satoshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-are-satoshi-6914023)
Published: 2025-09-17T20:58:38+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-satoshi/episodes/Escaping-the-Banking-System-and-To-Go-All-In-on-Bitcoin-e38c0m8
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## Resource

What does it really take to escape the traditional banking system and live entirely on Bitcoin? 🌎💡 In this episode, we sit down with Josh Pooley, co-founder of Pura Vida Bitcoin, who shares his family’s journey from South Africa to Canada and finally to Costa Rica — where they sold everything to build a thriving Bitcoin community. We dive into: ⚡ The challenges of creating a circular Bitcoin economy 🏝️ Why Costa Rica is the #1 Bitcoin Hub in the World 💰 Building sustainable Bitcoin businesses (not just donation-driven projects) 📉 How banks react when people choose Bitcoin over fiat🌱 Lessons on entrepreneurship, freedom, and living a values-driven life Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, an entrepreneur, or just curious about financial freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, community, and the future of Bitcoin adoption. 👉 Please leave a 5 star review if you found this episode valuable! Timestamps: Intro to Joshua [00:00] Journey to Build on Bitcoin [2:41] Why Bitcoin Jungle Was Succcessful? [6:11] Current Status of Adoption in Costa Rica [10:16] Interfacing with Politicians and Bankers [12:29] Medium of Exchange USING Bitcoin [19:30] KYC and Bank Closure [21:42] Fleeing Canada [25:33] Follow Pura Vida Bitcoin on X [30:06] KYC Rules with OTC [34:38] Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skills [36:41] Learning from Family [40:38] How Bitcoin Scales in Layers [44:22] How to Help Others Avoid Scams [49:07] Art and Bitcoin [52:14] How Bitcoin Changed Your Life? [55:52] Aligning Actions and Values [1:03:34] CHROMA Discount Code KYLE10 [1:07:31] Mental Health Journey [1:11:07] Bringing Your Gifts to the World [1:15:04] YOU Are Needed for Bitcoin's Next Chapter [1:23:16] Vertical Integration and Circular Economies [1:27:59] Closing Remarks [1:32:02] GET IN TOUCH…

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