Paul Keating: Bitcoin, Surfing and Nostr

In this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys Podcast, I am joined by Paul Keating, a passionate surfer, health advocate, and Bitcoin enthusiast living in Costa Rica. Paul shares his unique path from health struggles to financial freedom, now working at Primal to promote decentralized social media on Nostr while fully embracing a Bitcoin-only lifestyle in the Bitcoin Jungle community.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:15 - Welcoming Paul02:26 - Paul's surfing passion and how it shapes his life04:49 - What drew Paul to surfing specifically06:45 - Start of Paul's Bitcoin journey, primed by fear and health issues09:53 - Details on autoimmune disorder and ego death experience13:55 - How health crisis led to questioning education and health norms15:50 - Why Bitcoin stood out amid distractions17:28 - Living in Bitcoin Jungle: Community, wallets, and daily Bitcoin spending22:04 - Impact on locals and stories of Bitcoin-enabled success25:07 - Managing volatility and long-term perspective on spending Bitcoin27:32 - Bitcoin's broader life impacts: Low time preference and community39:03 - Meeting Bitcoiners in real life and shifting career to Bitcoin space42:09 - Overview of Nostr and Primal: Decentralized speech with Bitcoin integration44:28 - Why Nostr feels healthier than legacy social media47:07 - Zaps and zapvertising: New ways to monetize and engage49:44 - Future of Nostr adoption and marketing through events/number-go-up54:44 - Potential for creator economy and building a better future1:00:18 - Advice for new Bitcoiners and Nostr users1:02:26 - Closing thanks and sign-offFollow Paul Keating:Nostr/Primal: @paulinthejungleX (Twitter): @paulinthejungleInstagram: @paulinthejungleWebsite: primal.net/paulFollow Me:X: @stephan_zimmInstagram: @bitcoinadvisoryThis content is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only.The views expressed by Stephan Zimmermann and his guests are their own and do not constitute financial advice.Nothing in the title, thumbnail, description, or video/audio is to be interpreted as investment, tax, or legal advice.I am not a financial advisor and do not provide financial services as defined by MiCA or other financial regulations.

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