The discussion at the Black Blockchain Summit highlights critical perspectives from Salvadoran voices regarding Bitcoin’s adoption in El Salvador. Sister Carmen Rodriguez and Brother Charlie Hernandez emphasize that the government’s top-down implementation lacks transparency, community involvement, and adequate infrastructure, disproportionately affecting poor and marginalized populations. While Bitcoin offers technological potential for financial inclusion, its volatility, lack of education, limited internet access, and government control of wallets hinder real benefits for most Salvadorans. They critique the misuse of taxpayer money for speculative Bitcoin purchases amid healthcare and education cuts. Both stress the importance of truthful information dissemination, community empowerment, and international solidarity to support Salvadorans facing political repression. The conversation underlines the need for inclusive, transparent, and people-centered approaches if digital currency or technology is introduced in vulnerable societies.
