We finally made it to Guadalajara! check out this sunset I got from the tarmac.
This is our very first photo with the early birds @eddiespino, @starkerz and @manuphotos
Folks started coming in groups, but eventually most of us made it to the Airbnbs.
After the introductions and some delicious double espresso, we got geared up.
Do I look like I'm ready for business? I probably won't wear the shorts and flip flops.
We also got some Hive Debit cards thanks to @ecoinstant, @ecoinstante who brought them from Colombia and @jthomasewsky who sent them. We're doing some tests today so that we've all practiced the process for tomorrow.
We're preloading these with a few $HBD and will have folks pay by tapping an NFC terminal, just like you would tap a POS system at the grocery store.
For our lunch break, we got some Mexican cuisine: Torta Ahogada Pork sandwiches dipped in salsa and beer. We also added a couple more Hiveans to the pack: @bobaphet who runs a weekly show on @threespeak called Splinterlands 101 who came packed with recording gear, was interviewing everybody and passing around his decked out phone so we could share some words with the camera.
Right after that, we called some local businesses we found on BTC Map and we found this joint, Berlins Bretzel Wagen, a place with traditional German food and beer.
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The menu was very simple, but delicious: Pretzels and beer.
After we sat there having a great conversation with each other and our waitress, she told us they are a bitcoin business and also who the owner was, a gentleman who was in the corner minding his business. She told him we were into crypto and we'd like to have a word with him.
In this kind of situation, the first thing, in my opinion, is showing them we come in peace. The man is a bitcoiner, so we sent him some Lightning payments and gave him some Bitcoin stickers.
During that conversation, we talked about USDT on Lightning. We all came to the conclusion that this is a problem. It's a cryptocurrency managed by a company that poses a security risk. We asked him if he'd be interested in a decentralized, non-KYC, non custodial stable coin. He said yes, so that opened the door to talk about HIVE's $HBD, which then led us to talking about a cashback feature on HIVE called @distriator.
Which also opened the door for talking about how businesses can be listed on Distriator. While @manuphotos explained how customers who pay with HBD can claim a discount, @starkerz created the business on Distriator and imported their Google Maps geo location, making them searchable on the Distriator map.
Joachim was very attentive and even offered his place as a meetup on Thursday when the conference ends. We're going to make some flyers and have people paying with $HBD and NFC cards.
After Berlins we made one last workshop once everybody had arrived to the Airbnb and now we're ready for showtime!
Se everybody tomorrow in Expo Guadalajara for Talent Land 2025!
So cool! Looks like such a fun time. Love all the chatting -to learning -to action!
Such a powerhouse crew you guys got there too! Love it! This all really feels like the moment hive shows itself for its real world utility!
It's an incredible group of people! Super interesting, super different. Real talented bunch and all ready to travel the world to change it.
Love the crew.
I love every picture you took in Guadalajara
They are beautiful and I’m sure you had a nice time
We're just getting started. Conference day 1 was today.
That sweatshirt looks amazing, I loved it. Surely the shorts and flip flops don't match 😅 for a businessman. You are doing in extraordinary job, the approach you used with the owner of the shop is the right one, always with clear arguments and in a pleasant conversation. I want one of those cards too. I don't want to miss the live demonstrations.
The cards are working great! Almost ready for everybody to use!
That sounds excellent 🙏
You had a great time there and you've already brought people to Hive, man. Enjoy your meal!
This is only the beginning! Lots of people are going to know about HIVE this week.
Fantastic impressions! Love the pictures ! The Sunset, the hoodies and the Restaurant. 👏🏻
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The hoodies look great, right? I can't wait to see everyone wearing these tomorrow. It's going to look like a huge cloud of freedom.
Muy buen menú y cerveza, exelente viaje felicidades
A wonderful meeting between great personalities representing our beloved blockchain.I wish you all the blessings and success in the world in this upcoming event 💕
Thank you very much! We're looking forward to a productive week.
Guadalajara looks amazing! That sunset shot from the tarmac is 🔥. Have a great time tomorrow!
Thanks! We've got a good crew od passionate Hiveans. It's going to be a good day. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks! Yeah, we're excited for tomorrow!
You guys really hard fun in the midst of hard work, I love how the discussion flowed, it made the business owner who's a Bitcoiner to get the point and quickly understand how distriator works, the meal looks delicious too.
Lots of work! but it was well worth it. I'm back home now and ready to make some content about my trip.
I really can’t wait to have an Airbnb experience
I’m glad you had a great time even in the midst of work
That’s a good thing to know
the conference was a great experience. I'd love to go next year too.
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You had a great time bro and you've already brought Hive people. enjoy your meal!
Cheers friend.