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The Salvadoran town that became the 'Bitcoin Beach’

How a fishing town in El Salvador became a Bitcoin testbed

The Salvadoran town that became the 'Bitcoin Beach’
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16/07/2025 16:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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In 2019, El Salvador set out on a mission to create the world's first Bitcoin-based economy, and they used the small surf town of El Zonte to do it.

This grassroots project has since changed national policy, revolutionized gang culture, and sparked international conversations. Now, El Zonte is nicknamed the 'Bitcoin Beach’ and has become a tourist hub where travellers can use Bitcoin to pay for everything from their hotels to their lunch.

So, how did this happen? How has it impacted the locals? And what is the future of the project? Click on to find out.

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