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

<p>Inspiring Bitcoin education around the world! </p>

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<p>This episode features Roark Janis, founder of <a href="http://bitbooks.com">bitbooks.com</a> and <a href="http://btcaccounting.org">btcaccounting.org</a>, who discusses his Bitcoin education initiative in Pakistan, inspired by My First Bitcoin, and his Bitcoin-native accounting software project.</p>

<p>Key Topics:</p>

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<li>Roarke's background in accounting, auditing (including for Apple), and supply chain management.</li>

<li>His journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole starting in 2021, shifting from skepticism to deep conviction.</li>

<li>The "blockchain, not Bitcoin" narrative and its misapplication in supply chain visibility.</li>

<li>Bitcoin's blockchain as a perfect, immutable ledger compared to traditional accounting.</li>

<li>His personal decision to move to Karachi, Pakistan, and his observations on the local economy and people.</li>

<li>Launching a My First Bitcoin node in Pakistan, the challenges of adoption, and the "Bitcoin Babies" program.</li>