Bitcoin Adoption & Future in New Zealand | Paul McArthur & Daniel Reid

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Paul McArthur and Daniel Reid from BitKiwi, New Zealand's premier Bitcoin community organisation. Discover their journey into Bitcoin, the growth of crypto adoption in NZ, and what the future holds for digital currency in our nation.

Topics Covered:

• Bitcoin's role as a store of value vs medium of exchange

• Currency debasement and the decline of fiat money

• Lightning Network and Layer 2 scaling solutions

• Bitcoin taxation challenges and de minimis exemption proposals

• Institutional adoption: BlackRock, JP Morgan, and the changing landscape

• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) vs Bitcoin

• The K-shaped economy and inflation's impact on savings

• Bitcoin's comparison to the internet revolution

• Stablecoins and their role in crypto adoption

Whether you're a Bitcoin beginner or seasoned holder, this conversation offers valuable insights into the current state and future potential of Bitcoin in New Zealand and globally.

About the founders:

Paul McArthur: better known in the New Zealand Bitcoin community as Bitkiwi Paul, is a passionate advocate for Bitcoin adoption in New Zealand. Paul is a co-founder of Bitkiwi, the grassroots movement behind New Zealand's premier Bitcoin event. Paul is also a co-founder of Orange Pages, a Bitcoin-focused marketplace project designed to connect buyers and sellers within the Kiwi Bitcoin community, making it easier to trade goods, services, and value using Bitcoin. Paul is a Bitcoin expert with a deep passion for Bitcoin education, regularly sharing knowledge to help onboard and empower individuals and businesses in the space. Professionally, Paul is an IT programmes and projects consultant, bringing proven expertise in project delivery, strategic implementation, and technology management to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Daniel Reid: better known in the Bitcoin community as Bitkiwi Dan (@satstothemoon), is a passionate advocate for Bitcoin adoption in New Zealand. Dan is a co-founder of Bitkiwi, the grassroots movement behind New Zealand's premier Bitcoin event. Dan is also a co-founder of Orange Pages, a Bitcoin-focused marketplace project designed to connect buyers and sellers within the Kiwi Bitcoin community, making it easier to trade goods, services, and value using Bitcoin. Dan is also a dedicated home miner, using the heat generated from his Bitcoin mining setup to efficiently heat his home during New Zealand winters and warm his pool in summer. Professionally, Dan is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a chartered member of the Institute of Directors, bringing financial expertise and governance insight to the Bitcoin eco space. 

Connect with BITKIWI:

Website: Kiwi BitCoin Guide

X: @BitKiwi1

Learn about Bitcoin Policy New Zealand's initiatives and how you can get involved in the Bitcoin community across New Zealand.

Upcoming BITKIWI Events: 

BitKiwi 15 - Christchurch: March 7th (featuring Francisco Colombo)

BitKiwi 16 - Auckland: July 20th

BitKiwi 17 - Wellington: October

 

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