"Bitcoin is the most powerful tool to protect human rights and financial freedom all over the world."  My guests today are Laura and Rikki, aka the Bitcoin Explorers. In addition to their work through the Bitcoin Explorers, where they travel the world reporting on Bitcoin adoption, Laura is a graphic designer and social media manager and Rikki is an activist and host of the Bitcoin Italia podcast.  In this episode we discuss their travels promoting Bitcoin adoption and peer-to-peer use cases around the world. They talk about using Bitcoin for human rights activism, the importance of the Lightning Network, realities of hyperinflation, embracing Bitcoin cultural diversity, empowering women, intentional community building efforts worldwide, and more. Laura and Rikki share firsthand stories of Bitcoin's resilience and sparking hope even where governments oppose it.  The Bitcoin Explorers: https://twitter.com/btcexplorers  Laura: https://twitter.com/Laurastacksats  Rikki: https://twitter.com/Rikki6ixx  Trey: https://nostree.me/Trey@progressivebitcoiner.com  SPONSORS: BitBox: My favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for keeping my bitcoin safe in cold storage. Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb  Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation.     Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner  The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomersetBranding/Art: @DanielWebsite: @EvanPrim Get full access to TPB Weekly Digest at progressivebitcoiner.substack.com/subscribe