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Embark on a captivating journey with Indian adventurer Paco de la India in this 18-minute TEDx talk. Discover how he left behind a comfortable life to travel the world on a minimal budget, encountering profound experiences and people along the way. Learn about his remarkable feat of running across more than 40 countries using only Bitcoin, demonstrating the cryptocurrency's potential as a global currency. Gain insights into Paco's advocacy for integral systemic changes to our current monetary system and his experiences organizing meetups, opening wallets, and helping businesses adopt Bitcoin. Explore the challenges and triumphs of living solely on cryptocurrency in diverse global settings, from being mugged in Johannesburg to facing bear markets and a global pandemic. Be inspired by Paco's unwavering belief in Bitcoin's transformative power and his ability to overcome adversity while spreading knowledge about this revolutionary technology.