In Costa Rica, there is a community project called “Bitcoin Jungle,” whose slogan is: “Promoting the digital revolution in the jungle.”
But, you may be wondering, what is their goal or purpose and vision for the future in Costa Rica? All this and much more is explained in detail in the following sections.
Bitcoin Jungle was created on December 5, 2021 in Bitcoin block 712800.
Who founded it: Community members in Uvita de Osa (Puntarenas, Costa Rica). The motivation was to provide technical infrastructure, community events and educational information to help Costa Ricans learn, use and adopt Bitcoin.
The founders are entrepreneurs with private internet software development activities. Today, each of them (the founders) is passionate and committed to promoting and adopting Bitcoin in Central American countries.
“The Bitcoin training was acquired through years of self-study and daily application,” emphasized one of the organizers Lee in a pleasant conversation with our TCRRN Team.
The purpose of Bitcoin Jungle
The purpose of Bitcoin Jungle is to create a circular Bitcoin economy. “We do this by providing education, resources and technology to the community on both an individual and business level,” Lee said.
In this way, Bitcoin Jungle is dedicated to promoting the adoption of Bitcoin as a decentralized and accessible form of currency.
The goal is to continue efforts to build a thriving and resilient Bitcoin ecosystem in Costa Rica that can help change the world and inspire others.
Bitcoin Jungle is considered a community project by its founders as it involves the local community and aims to encourage Bitcoin adoption in Costa Rica. The first Costa Ricans to use the Bitcoin Jungle application were farmers and traders at the farmers markets in Dominical, Uvita, Tinamaste and Ojochal.
The physical location of the community project is in Plaza Alfaro on the second floor of Uvita. You can search for it in Waze or Google Maps under “Bitcoin Jungle”.
So what does Bitcoin Jungle offer Costa Ricans? As mentioned above, it provides education, resources, and technology related to Bitcoin. In addition, it facilitates the adoption of Bitcoin as a means of payment for physical and online businesses in Costa Rica.
The focus is currently solely on Costa Rica, however Bitcoin is a currency that has gained global acceptance and because its network is decentralized, it is public and open source so anyone can participate.
They have been thinking about expanding to other areas of Costa Rica and thus promoting the adoption of Bitcoin in different parts of the country.
“The heart of Bitcoin Jungle lies in a geographically small area in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Many communities across the country are also ready to adopt Bitcoin. We want to hold events in different communities and areas to encourage Bitcoin adoption,” said Lee, one of the organizers.
How many users, customers and dealers have you had since the project was founded?
It is worth mentioning that BitcoinJungle currently operates in the “Golden Triangle”: Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, Platanillo and Tinamaste.
There are more than 400 establishments throughout the country that offer products and/or services, which can be consulted at https://maps.bitcoinjungle.app/ or in the app that can be downloaded from the following link } https://www.bitcoinjungle.app/es/download/
They have a total of about 5,000 wallet users, at least half of whom have been active in the last 30 days.
How do you define Bitcoin and what impact have you noticed worldwide, especially in Costa Rica?
For Lee and the entire founding team, Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency used as a digital medium of exchange and relies on secure cryptographic technology to guarantee transactions.
Transaction fees are usually low and fast, making it ideal for merchants who do not have access to expensive credit card payment gateways, for example.
“In Costa Rica, Bitcoin has influenced the adoption of digital payments, making the country one of the leaders in merchant acceptance of Bitcoin. The BitcoinJungle community in the country has been actively working to promote adoption and educate the population on the benefits and risks of this technology,” he said.
Overall, Bitcoin provides local traders with a simple tool to increase their wealth. Using Bitcoin is quite easy through the application.
How do you see your future and what tasks do you think you still need to complete?
At Bitcoin Jungle, every member sees a positive future development towards the nationwide adoption of Bitcoin. “The idea is to support the spread and sustainability of Bitcoin Jungle across the country,” Lee added.
Below is an explanation of what they still have to do or what they need to focus more on:
Technology development: We will improve our Bitcoin POS and wallet infrastructure to ensure seamless integration with existing business systems and an improved user experience.
Public relations: We will continue to conduct educational workshops and events to increase Bitcoin awareness and adoption among businesses and individuals in Costa Rica.
Resource development: We will continue to create additional educational materials and guides to help businesses accept Bitcoin payments.
Increased support for local initiatives: We will continue to support local initiatives that have positive interactions with the community and help associate the Bitcoin brand with positive outcomes.
Finally, Lee and other founders invite interested parties to join their project and learn more about Bitcoin Jungle. “We are a community passionate about the adoption of Bitcoin in Costa Rica and beyond. If you want to learn more about Bitcoin, use it as a means of payment or be part of an active community, we invite you to join us. Discover our app https://www.bitcoinjungle.app/es/download/, attend our events and discover how Bitcoin can change your financial perspective. Join the digital revolution and become part of the Bitcoin Jungle!”.
Follow them on Instagram @thebitcoinjungley at X: @BitcoinJungleCR.
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