This discussion features His Excellency Ambassador Gabrielle Abed, who highlights Barbados’s journey from colonial history, symbolized by sugarcane, to a blockchain-driven future focused on self-determination and sovereignty. He emphasizes how blockchain technology empowers nations by allowing them to develop their own solutions, retain control over data, and foster local entrepreneurship. Education and mentorship are key to enabling communities to safely engage with technology, avoid scams, and build sustainable wealth. Ambassador Abed encourages embracing failure as part of success and stresses that each individual’s path is unique. Ultimately, access to accurate information and guidance is crucial for empowering people globally in the blockchain spa