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A My First Bitcoin Node in Pakistan - Roark Janis - #616

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Inspiring Bitcoin education around the world!

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This episode features Roark Janis, founder of bitbooks.com and btcaccounting.org, who discusses his Bitcoin education initiative in Pakistan, inspired by My First Bitcoin, and his Bitcoin-native accounting software project.

Key Topics:

Roarke's background in accounting, auditing (including for Apple), and supply chain management.
His journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole starting in 2021, shifting from skepticism to deep conviction.
The "blockchain, not Bitcoin" narrative and its misapplication in supply chain visibility.
Bitcoin's blockchain as a perfect, immutable ledger compared to traditional accounting.
His personal decision to move to Karachi, Pakistan, and his observations on the local economy and people.
Launching a My First Bitcoin node in Pakistan, the challenges of adoption, and the "Bitcoin Babies" program.
The development of BitBooks, an open-source accounting system designed to treat Bitcoin as a cash account.
The btcaccounting.org initiative to foster collaboration and establish accounting standards for Bitcoin.
The importance of self-custody and the broader My First Bitcoin initiatives globally. Connect with Roark: Email - Roark@bitvestment.xyc
X - @Roarkjanis