I went to 'Bitcoin City'... and it's a lie

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2023
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    We visited El Salvador and tried to o pay for everything using only Bitcoin. We failed. Even though El Salvador legalized Bitcoin as tender, it isn't widely adopted by the population despite the efforts of the government. We also uncover how the government behind this Bitcoin initiative is rising to become an authoritarian and potentially Latin America's next dictatorship.
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Комментарии • 899

  • @slidebean
    @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +4

    If you enjoyed this video, you should watch our documentary on how Digital Nomads are transforming Central American beach towns:
    ruclips.net/video/Q56JeXUoL-w/видео.html

    • @beautifulcaramelman
      @beautifulcaramelman 11 месяцев назад

      South Africa 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @sbradyw99
      @sbradyw99 11 месяцев назад

      Portugal & Spain

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @chrisa.7092
      @chrisa.7092 3 месяца назад

      hey man its funny how you use other video clips on yours showcasing them as tourists like trying yourself to distance from them but you are no jouralist you are youtuber and also a tourist and have no investigative journalistic skills. and you had many wrong details, how you described LN and how can you speculate if btc has been label legal tender by the gov i know well it works and have used the chivo wallet. lol the scam example like equifax exposing SSN of many us citizen xD what did the US do? how did it solve it? or like Costa rica getting hacked by Conti what did the Costarican gov do to improve and better security, lots of citizens data got leaked... funny how you did not mention how the maras had deals with the previous govs of the FMLN and ARENA this is documented and not a conspiracy.

    • @geoms6263
      @geoms6263 29 дней назад

      According to the latest data, more than 60% of the population downloaded the Chivo wallet - and 70% of the unbanked population were onboarded. Despite these impressive numbers, just 40% of users continued using the wallet after spending their $30 bonus.

  • @LoveCrypto1
    @LoveCrypto1 2 месяца назад +48

    NOW that BITCOIN is at ALL TIME HIGHS, Nobody is talking about Bukele's wise decision to make profits for his country. They are up, 50%,, a bank will pay you 3 to 4.5% for a C.D., BTC for El Salvador; more than 16% per year,and if they bought the dip, which may well be, assuming they had DCA at all time lows, their yearly returns were even higher. Smart country.

    • @juannachoamigo
      @juannachoamigo 2 месяца назад +1

      This ☝

    • @geoms6263
      @geoms6263 29 дней назад

      BTC is a time chain.....Bukele is a visionar

  • @islandlife6591
    @islandlife6591 10 месяцев назад +94

    It’s not for us to decide what is best for El Salvador. The Salvadorians have made that choice clearly (over 90%) prefer the current situation to the living hell they had under the gang rule.

    • @oswaldf328
      @oswaldf328 8 месяцев назад +4

      This video is not advocating one way or another, this is just investigative reporting!
      And a very good one at that!!!

    • @jc6781
      @jc6781 8 месяцев назад +11

      @@oswaldf328 .... nope ....it was advocating ..... because there are a lot of inaccuracies .... we just went there and this "report" is so off !!! .... it sounds communist-skewed (there are a lot of Costa Ricans turning to communism)

    • @TheWallReports
      @TheWallReports 8 месяцев назад +9

      @@jc6781 I totally agree. It's for Salvadorians to determine what's the best direction for their country. The world does NOT have to live there. If the majority of Salvadorians are content w/Bukele leadership, that's all that matters. It was the world who armed & financed their civil war. Salvadorians were the pawns in a world's geo-political dispute. A dispute they shed blood for but gain nothing. It's time for the world to be quiet & let them forge their own destiny. Even if it is a destiny & direction we DON'T agree with. I am saying this as an American. After all, is that not what true Americanism is - self-determination.

    • @marlon006
      @marlon006 5 месяцев назад

      @jc6781 I totally 👍 agree... this report is garbage... this guy is so biased it's ridiculous.

    • @CodeBlue7777
      @CodeBlue7777 4 месяца назад

      ​@@oswaldf328inaccurate

  • @jorgeperez361
    @jorgeperez361 10 месяцев назад +232

    As a salvadoran i can tell you that not everything you said is true. Compare Bukele's government to Nicaragua and other countries is a big mistake. The people of El salvafor has given Bukele's government the power to do what it is best for us. If Bukele keeps doing things to benefit his people, we will continue to vote for him.

    • @miraeja
      @miraeja 8 месяцев назад +43

      This reporter's a typical millennial VICE wannabe. Even his mannerisms are so cringe lmao

    • @FizzBuzz-ce9wz
      @FizzBuzz-ce9wz 8 месяцев назад +15

      I agree, it seems unfair to suggest there will be a dictatorship soon. El Salvador is democratic and hasn't started to show signs of changing. The human rights issue is a tough situation but it seemed very necessary to get the country on track. I hope the best for El Salvadores future and I hope to start a tech company there as well where there are no taxes.

    • @ramportland
      @ramportland 7 месяцев назад

      Comparing Bukele to leftist dictatorships is the height of craziness @@FizzBuzz-ce9wz

    • @davidt7431
      @davidt7431 6 месяцев назад +9

      Im very excited for your people. Im American and have been trying to keep a close eye on how he continues to run El Salvador. With the fiat Dollar going bust .📉 if history repeats there will be a new form of currency with Bitcoin and El Salvador has a high risk high reward thing going on rn. Good luck 👍🏼

    • @danieljuarez3145
      @danieljuarez3145 6 месяцев назад

      That’s the problem y’all will give him too much power and he’ll take advantage idk how you guys are so blind to it in a couple of years everyone will laugh at you guys when he’s a full blown dictator

  • @gmo882
    @gmo882 10 месяцев назад +94

    Salvadoran here, I'm extremely happy that you had the opportunity to go and visit!! El Salvador has changed for the better. The country is not where it wants to be, but it is heading into the right direction. The country is a lot safer than what it used to be. Change takes time, but change is taking place slowly! About BTC, seed has been planted. In my opinion future generations will evolve and get to use it more. El Salvador still is a cash based society. Great unbiased journalism!!! Saludos

    • @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv
      @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv 10 месяцев назад +1

      Are you sure you are not actually Californian

    • @gmo882
      @gmo882 10 месяцев назад

      @@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv hell no!!

    • @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv
      @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@gmo882 hablás el inglés muy bien hasta parecés un verdadero gringo diciendo "Salvadoran" jajjaja

    • @gmo882
      @gmo882 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv salvadoran , salvadorian, salvadorean lo mismo si o si? yo siempre uso "salvadoran" saludos

    • @edgar-mmxxiii
      @edgar-mmxxiii 9 месяцев назад +4

      I am a Californian but I will say this, in time you will not use the US dollar forever as it is debt based, it loses its value as it inflates as the US government debt keeps getting bigger with no end in sight as they lifted the debt ceiling recently and indefinitely. It will lose its place as a reserve currency in the future.

  • @tanakachidemo
    @tanakachidemo 11 месяцев назад +250

    This is great journalism. The news companies ought to take notes from you. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw such a balanced assessment of any issue in today's news. Congratulations to the whole Slidebean team.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +25

      Thanks. We tried. 😌🫶🏽
      - Caya

    • @H0mework
      @H0mework 11 месяцев назад +11

      Well said, I thought this channel was random tech shit but you put it well. This is real journalism.

    • @tPectum
      @tPectum 11 месяцев назад +7

      Agreed with this comment! Well balanced unbiased assessment

    • @tkokflux6322
      @tkokflux6322 11 месяцев назад +1

      let me guess, its unbiased bc it perpetrates a view about a country that agrees with u and ur political beliefs, but I ll first give it a watch Iam at 3 min mark and I ve been subbed to slide for a while so I know they are cool guys

    • @teslainthehood2521
      @teslainthehood2521 11 месяцев назад

      Facts, the way it’s presented you can put yourself on a side of in set perspective. To then after be given more information countering that same argument so you’re like yea I agree too. It covers all sides seems as neutral as possible. Surprising given the times we are in. 👍🏾 bien echo

  • @joseramerz1735
    @joseramerz1735 10 месяцев назад +8

    El Salvador is no danger anymore, now is the most safe country

  • @ExplainosphereChannel
    @ExplainosphereChannel 11 месяцев назад +57

    It has been a while since the last time a Slidebean video appeared on my YT home page. I'm glad to see the project's growth and this video's quality, but mostly, the approach to a sensitive topic such as this one, a close family member is from there, and my family is planning a trip there, so watching this video in just this right moment, is relevant for me.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +10

      I'm glad the algorithm showed us again!😅We did our best to showcase the reality of the country in a respectful way. I really hope you enjoy your trip, it is truly a beautiful destination. Thank you for your comment 🫶
      - Kate

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the opossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition own 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlet, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @Teddy_Graham
      @Teddy_Graham 10 месяцев назад

      That’s was heartwarming from YT rice.

    • @studytime2570
      @studytime2570 10 месяцев назад

      @@slidebean plaese also try to make the censorship and other such acts

    • @studytime2570
      @studytime2570 10 месяцев назад

      by the biden

  • @StephenBe
    @StephenBe 3 месяца назад +5

    He didn’t describe the lighting network correctly. It’s not a coin, it’s a payment network and it’s what the future global financial system will operate on. Lighting is a layer two scaling solution with BTC being the base layer.
    Take the content of this video grain of salt.

  • @franksiclari9753
    @franksiclari9753 10 месяцев назад +20

    Great video but with all due respect, there are a couple of things I'd like to disagree with. It is easy for you to criticize President Bukele's and his country's response to their gang epidemic. You were born/raised in relatively peaceful, law abiding countries. The US and Costa Rica have not had to endure the hardships of El Salvador. Both countries have enjoyed relative peace, while Salvadorans until recently have had to endure decades of robberies, extortion, kidnapping and murder. These people have been through living hell. Their knee jerk reaction to lock up basically 1% of their population, (criminals) now that they have the upper hand, many would say is totally justifiable. El Salvador has a free press and opposing political parties are free to criticize their president's actions. There is nothing to indicate that journalists or the opposition have been silenced or threatened with imprisonment or that they one day will. The president of El Salvador enjoys a 90% approval ratings because a traumatized nation is grateful that they are finally rid of these monsters and can breath a sigh of relief. Without peace and security, my friend, nothing else matters. It is as simple as that. If that's a dictatorship, I'll take some of that. Viva senor Bukele y que Dios le protega y bendiga, siempre!

  • @Cloudsurfer69
    @Cloudsurfer69 11 месяцев назад +14

    The timeline part shot on the table is absolutely stunning! Incredible camera work, presentation & animation. A joy to watch!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks! Getting out the studio always complicates production, but glad it paid off.
      - Caya

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the opossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition own 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlet, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @Cloudsurfer69
      @Cloudsurfer69 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@slidebean oh man I can only imagine how much effort and skill went into that finished product. I’m truly honoured to be able to watch such a beautiful visual for free, all while learning something and been entertained! RUclips is an incredible and valuable platform and resource. Thank you so much for sharing you work, please send my love to the team!
      Really appreciate the reply, that is real kind of you to take the time to do that. Hope you have a blessed month & I look forward to your next project:)

    • @moysesgaray8410
      @moysesgaray8410 5 месяцев назад

      Yeah, wait until he documents how terrible the brexit was a how its headed to become a dictatorship!😂

  • @lalocompi
    @lalocompi 10 месяцев назад +7

    Honestly, as a Salvadoran, I have always seen myself close to CR and I consider you my CA brothers (it is sad that apparently the perception is not mutual for some of you who see yourselves as a green island). At the moment, we Salvadorans are people who have suffered a lot, with the hope that for the first time we are on the right path. We have not lost democracy, and we feel that we have won the freedom that the gangs had taken from us. Many organizations (political parties, journalists, businesses, etc.) lost the power they had, the power to decide who lived or who made money or who can be happy. Therefore the criticism is understood, but I think time will have the last word (we do not want to see ourselves subjugated again by those who criticize the current government). For now, I'm just happy you came, and I hope you come back soon. You are always welcome.

    • @Trancymind
      @Trancymind 9 месяцев назад +4

      Don't be surprised if El Salvador becomes more prosperous than Costa Rica in about 10-15 years from now if Bukele gets reelected as president in 2024. As of 2023, El Salvador has the lowest homicide rates in the western hemisphere. Who saw that coming? I sure didn't.

  • @brnenan
    @brnenan 11 месяцев назад +10

    For a bitcoin explainer video, I’m surprised how inaccurately the lightning network is characterized here. Lightning is not a separate cryptocurrency and you can transfer BTC directly to a lightning wallet without converting to a different currency.

  • @Minarctic
    @Minarctic 5 месяцев назад +5

    So far, it is one of the best documentaries I've seen on RUclips, and I've watched plenty :)) The historical background added a lot more value to the tech stuff you were discussing. I found your channel last week and have already watched most of your videos. Keep up the good work! Well done, and many thanks.

  • @kelyaz85
    @kelyaz85 11 месяцев назад +6

    Such a great documentary! You haven't left anything missing! It closed amazing!! Such a great job!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      🫶🏼
      - Caya

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

  • @julesbiafore2681
    @julesbiafore2681 11 месяцев назад +6

    Re: the bar scene where you’re buying a beer - they’re not using Lightning….?

  • @Will-jx3dk
    @Will-jx3dk 11 месяцев назад +4

    Amazing, great job my friend. You were able to tell a very complex story in a easy way to digest. Great work. Subscribed.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +1

      🙌🙌 welcome
      - Caya

  • @johnyepthomi892
    @johnyepthomi892 11 месяцев назад +1

    Underatted channel. Keep up the great work. Loved the way you laid it out, very engaging.

  • @DanArmeneau
    @DanArmeneau 11 месяцев назад +9

    Well done balanced look at El Salvador. I would like to welcome you back in a year's time and do a follow up. I truly believe we're about to see a major positive transformation here within the next 12 to 18 months.

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

  • @FaustoFonseca
    @FaustoFonseca 11 месяцев назад

    Great work like always. Keep them coming!

  • @danwebb742
    @danwebb742 11 месяцев назад +1

    Please do more videos in HDR, it looks so nice! Another great piece, @Slidebean!

  • @vollomi9072
    @vollomi9072 11 месяцев назад +16

    Yo! I freaking love the editing style and the amount of love in the music!! It reminds me of those mkbhd videos
    Do you guys plan on making an ost for all the backround sounds?? There such a beautiful mix with this documentary!!
    You guys are serious underdogs in the RUclips community, love y’all Slidebean

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +4

      🫶🏽 much appreciated!
      Tom Fox is just a freaking epic composer.
      Caya

  • @jduartebarreiros
    @jduartebarreiros 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing video as usual!!! Thank you!

  • @redemption330
    @redemption330 11 месяцев назад +7

    Your storytelling is fantastic 🎉

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      🫶🏽 thank you. We brought our best for this one.
      - Caya

  • @TheMatthew34202
    @TheMatthew34202 11 месяцев назад +1

    Please keep posting more of these! I love them!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +2

      You got it. A _surprise_ one is coming next Sunday.

  • @nyakarundi
    @nyakarundi 11 месяцев назад +8

    I disagree that people do not use bitcoin because of the complexity, Africa has also 70% unbanked people and yet mobile money has taken over where the same unbanked people use mobile money with ease. I do believe trust would play a role for sure.

    • @rob_in_sv
      @rob_in_sv 10 месяцев назад

      Education and trust.

  • @almasvault
    @almasvault 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is a good content. Thank you guys.

  • @roderickmckinley4738
    @roderickmckinley4738 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing piece. Thank you

  • @Mr.Septon
    @Mr.Septon 11 месяцев назад +7

    This right here was a top notch video. The quality was great. I honestly wonder and think about El Salvador and their experiment with Bitcoin, their governmental and legal changes, and a lot of what you addressed. I've been curious how something like Bitcoin could work for 95% of the people in such a country, when even in Canada and the United States, it feels like it would take a lot of infrastructure to get the nations fully on board to such a thing.
    Keep up the amazing work. Thank you for what you do. I only discovered you a couple months ago but quickly blazed through your catelog of work. It does seem like this longer storytelling format is perfect for your style and gives more room to give context, which is always critical and often the first thing people cut out.
    Thanks again!

    • @jc6781
      @jc6781 8 месяцев назад +2

      this is hardly journalism .... it's very inaccurate ! this guy strikes me as part of a growing number of communists in Costa Rica (we met plenty in CR). Although CR was always one of the best for safety, that is quickly changing .... for the first time they told us: "don't go to such a place at night" ..... maybe CR could learn some pointers from ES

  • @coliniveson2122
    @coliniveson2122 11 месяцев назад +3

    A very smart, well argued video. Well done to you and the whole team.

  • @yessiev2343
    @yessiev2343 11 месяцев назад +13

    Appreciate the history telling. Every country has to start the clean-up somewhere. Every country steps on its society democracy, look at the US now. There will be ups and downs, and the learning process with its society won't happen overnight. Time will tell, and let's pray for its society to be successful in its journey for a better future.

  • @mayowa60
    @mayowa60 11 месяцев назад +1

    Extremely awesome video. Entertaining, informative, fantastic. Welldone. Learned so much

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      🫡 thank you 🫶🏽
      Caya

  • @boikanyomashau418
    @boikanyomashau418 11 месяцев назад +1

    I was wondering why it was that long. 😅thank you nonetheless for all the information and the effort you put into it. Much appreciated

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +1

      Now you know the story is worth the time 😉Really appreciate you watching the video!
      - Kate

  • @JanWestin
    @JanWestin 11 месяцев назад

    Keep the content coming!

  • @tuams
    @tuams 11 месяцев назад +1

    I really like how you tell stories!

  • @JAYCART6R
    @JAYCART6R 11 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t usually comment but I gotta say you beautifully put together this video. Keep up the good work brother

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      The algorithm loves when this happens. Thanks. ✌🏽
      Caya

  • @sashastan2207
    @sashastan2207 10 месяцев назад

    Caya this is amazing video! So informative, so professional. Well done to the team 👏

  • @carlos.fonseca
    @carlos.fonseca 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for that great work, with a perspective of a central american guy, and i loved the maps in your animations and the map in the wall.

  • @gzelely
    @gzelely 11 месяцев назад +2

    SB this has been one of the most complete videos on El Salvador.....

  • @servanttoson
    @servanttoson 11 месяцев назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

  • @jpk1700
    @jpk1700 11 месяцев назад

    Great video👍
    loved it

  • @satoshischrockamoto
    @satoshischrockamoto 7 месяцев назад +3

    Why didn't you talk about the Lightning Network at the 6:00 mark when you're talking about payments?

    • @David-vo5qs
      @David-vo5qs 7 месяцев назад +3

      He’s not a Bitcoiner and doesn’t know sh*t 😂

  • @CaribbeanCryptoTips
    @CaribbeanCryptoTips 10 месяцев назад

    Very good journalism...Love it !!

  • @hongganglai3758
    @hongganglai3758 11 месяцев назад

    great work!

  • @slayer6155
    @slayer6155 11 месяцев назад

    Really good video, very well done!

  • @asspirin108
    @asspirin108 11 месяцев назад

    Such an interesting and well-made documentary, thank you for this!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks!! 😌
      - Caya

  • @caleblovell
    @caleblovell 11 месяцев назад +30

    Wow. I can't believe you guys pulled this off so well! I saw the title and figured there was no way it wouldn't be biased in one direction or another. Instead, you've covered the whole story very fairly from start to finish. This is the kind of journalism the world needs more of! Incredible work.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks 😌
      - Caya

    • @freedomfight1933
      @freedomfight1933 11 месяцев назад +2

      You've got to be kidding, this was wildly biased against bitcoin. And showed this guy doesn't have a good knowledge for it as well. I'm mean for instance he says he didn't know how to use the lightening network! And didn't figure that out before he went there. Wow, very dumb.

    • @caleblovell
      @caleblovell 11 месяцев назад

      @@freedomfight1933 oh, to be fair I was referring more to the politics section. I don't know much about the Bitcoin situation!

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the opossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition own 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlet, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @moysesgaray8410
      @moysesgaray8410 5 месяцев назад +1

      Non bias?
      The thumbnail of bloodstains and Bukele's devil eyes looks completely unbiased 😂😂

  • @mamotalemankoe3775
    @mamotalemankoe3775 11 месяцев назад +5

    Great stuff. Love these vids where you go out to a different country, I'm sure it costs a fortune in both time and currency but it makes for excellent content. Consider going to Rwanda to check out their budding tech scene, it mirrors a lot of the themes you covered in this video and its one of the safest countries in Africa (safer than America), and also has a dictatorial state leader who is responsible for most of the change.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  10 месяцев назад +1

      Noted! Thanks for the support 😉
      - Kate

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @jc6781
      @jc6781 8 месяцев назад

      this is hardly journalism .... it's very inaccurate ! this guy strikes me as part of a growing number of communists in Costa Rica (we met plenty in CR). Although CR was always one of the best for safety, that is quickly changing .... for the first time they told us: "don't go to such a place at night" ..... maybe CR could learn some pointers from ES

  • @foobar43
    @foobar43 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing content as always ❤

  • @GrandpasPlace
    @GrandpasPlace 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you, this was interesting and informative. Ive heard so much about El Salvador and its use of BTC as a currency and was interested in how it was going.

    • @CDRNY25
      @CDRNY25 10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh, don't worry. This guy is so shortsighted that he doest realize that digital currency is the future which everyone will have to adopt sooner or later. El Salvador is just ahead of the game thanks to the futuristic and forward thinking president we have. Salvadorans reacted exactly like this when the country switched to dollars. 😂

  • @carloshidalgo92
    @carloshidalgo92 11 месяцев назад +1

    Mucho respeto. Uno de los mejores videos sobre una situacion muy compleja, gran presentacion del un momento historico. Da mucho campo para analisis politico. Estare todo el dia pensando en esto, si no la semana. Gracias amigo.
    Respect. One of the best videos bout a very complex situation, an historical moment well presented. It gives a lot of scope for political analysis. I'll be thinking about this all day, if not the week. Thanks my friend.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      Pura vida!
      - Caya

  • @iamTakuu
    @iamTakuu 10 месяцев назад +20

    This is such a well made piece, loved the attention to history, seeing the people’s perspectives, and the phenomenal videography. The thing about journalists being harassed really feels like what’s going on in my home country of Zimbabwe. I flew in last week to see some family and got pulled aside and questioned about my camera…managed to prove I wasn’t a journalist, but something about that didn’t sit well with me especially considering it’s election season.
    Anyway, keep up the good work guys ✨

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the opossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition own 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlet, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

  • @malcolmlundie
    @malcolmlundie 10 месяцев назад

    What an amazing video… please keep reporting on stories like this 😊

  • @napoleonnilo6469
    @napoleonnilo6469 11 месяцев назад

    very sensitive presentation. I love it a lot. more power.

  • @irumf155
    @irumf155 11 месяцев назад

    Appreciate your honest review …..it’s something I had myself pondered how the adaptation was really going

  • @geoking.3079
    @geoking.3079 6 месяцев назад +1

    You did a very good job li bro great info I appreciate it keep up the great job👏

  • @andresyesidmorenovilla7888
    @andresyesidmorenovilla7888 10 месяцев назад +21

    One of the best takes on the situation of El Salvador that I have yet seen. I applaud you and your team, this is what journalism should look like👏👏👏. What's going on in El Salvador has opened up a debate in a lot of Latin American countries, on whether it is worth the risk repeating our history and descending into dictatorships, in order to finally deal with the crippling insecurity, crime, murder and lawlessness that have chronically plagued our nations. This is a discussion that, because of Bukele, I find myself ever more often discussing with my parents, with my friends and with my co-workers. What is more valuable to us? Are we comfortable giving up political and civic rights for the "promise" (because that's all it is, a promise. In El Salvador it may be working now, but who knows 10 years down the road) of more security? Are we really ready to take that gamble again in the hopes this time it will pay off? It is, however you look at it, a really interesting, nuanced and complicated debate, that I feel you have captured really well in this piece.
    Greetings from Colombia.

    • @jc6781
      @jc6781 8 месяцев назад +2

      this is hardly journalism .... it's very inaccurate ! this guy strikes me as part of a growing number of communists in Costa Rica (we met plenty in CR). Although CR was always one of the best for safety, that is quickly changing .... for the first time they told us: "don't go to such a place at night" ..... maybe CR could learn some pointers from ES

    • @moysesgaray8410
      @moysesgaray8410 5 месяцев назад

      ​@jc6781
      I get the same impression that some Costa Ricans and other nations are the critics who are jealous that El Salvador is rapidly advancing globally and eventually be over passing most of latin america politically and economically!

  • @TheTimelapseTraveler
    @TheTimelapseTraveler 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Impossible to watch with the screen turned off, the way I usually consume most documentaries. N

    • @ALCRAN2010
      @ALCRAN2010 11 месяцев назад

      Definitely visually rich

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      👁️
      - Caya

  • @jackiedelvalle
    @jackiedelvalle 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic work 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @nextinstitute7824
    @nextinstitute7824 11 месяцев назад

    Very informative!

  • @franksantana9553
    @franksantana9553 11 месяцев назад

    Excelente trabajo Caya y equipo!!! 👏

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hola Frank, muchas gracias por ver el video 🫶
      ¡Pura vida!
      - Kate

  • @nacho1885
    @nacho1885 11 месяцев назад +10

    This was such a great take on what is going on at El Salvador...Thanks from Argentina!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +2

      Gracias por tu comentario y por ver el video ☺ Pura vida hasta Argentina 🇦🇷❤
      - Kate

    • @nacho1885
      @nacho1885 11 месяцев назад

      @@slidebean Pura Vide Kate...soy periodista. Trabaje y trabajo freelance para varios medios y empresas. Si alguna vez quieren hacer algo mas en el cono sur me encantaría colaborar con ustedes, seria un sueño trabajar con tanto talento. Abrazos a ti Caya y todos los demás

  • @cesuntbanii
    @cesuntbanii 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing video!!! Thank you for the field trip and the real info!

  • @enlamiradelmundo79
    @enlamiradelmundo79 11 месяцев назад

    More Documentaries please! Everything is great.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you 🫶🏼
      Caya

  • @GoodIntended
    @GoodIntended 11 месяцев назад +24

    Thank you for this gut-wrenching watch. I visited ES, my homeland, after 38 years and have been a BTC maxi for some time. The view you presented from the ground floor is spot on. The way you illustrate the tenuous political situation is palpable there. I hope the situation will improve for everyday El Salvadorans, but only time will tell.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +2

      So glad to hear the video resonated with you! I'm hoping for a brighter future for this beautiful country as well. Thank you for your comment 🙂
      - Kate

    • @pepelapiu2004
      @pepelapiu2004 10 месяцев назад

      And as a Salvadorian outside looking in, how do you feel about Bukele?

    • @lachele7099
      @lachele7099 9 месяцев назад

      Salvadoreans

    • @jc6781
      @jc6781 8 месяцев назад +2

      this is hardly journalism .... it's very inaccurate ! this guy strikes me as part of a growing number of communists in Costa Rica (we met plenty in CR). Although CR was always one of the best for safety, that is quickly changing .... for the first time they told us: "don't go to such a place at night" ..... maybe CR could learn some pointers from ES

    • @CodeBlue7777
      @CodeBlue7777 4 месяца назад

      An American has been living here for more than a year. He is inaccurate.

  • @fmango
    @fmango 11 месяцев назад +3

    Props on calling out the government for "pick and choosing" what the international community sees.

    • @WhitePony556
      @WhitePony556 10 месяцев назад

      Lol. How about what the international community and NGO picked and choose when my people were slaughtered and now that we are improving they crawl out of the sewers like rats to defend terrorists.

    • @CDRNY25
      @CDRNY25 10 месяцев назад

      Stfu, you don't know what's even going on in the country. This guy literally "pick and choose" what to show to the world and you fell for this crap.

  • @giovporto6475
    @giovporto6475 11 месяцев назад

    Great documentary

  • @notcompletelycluelessbutclose
    @notcompletelycluelessbutclose 9 месяцев назад +2

    You and your team did a great job on this video. I'm very impressed in this age of poor journalism to see an objective and thoughtful presentation that goes beyond the narratives that tend to control all of our minds. I look forward to future projects and also to look back at previous ones.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed 🫶🏽
      - Caya

  • @zasyatkin
    @zasyatkin 2 месяца назад

    I hope you guys keep making more of these super informative documentary style videos!

  • @coreymasoy7034
    @coreymasoy7034 11 месяцев назад

    Interesting episode ❗🔥💯👍

  • @joagamez03
    @joagamez03 10 месяцев назад +6

    Amazing work! As a born Salvadoran now a US citizen I really hope you are wrong. I was able to look past the negative aspect which can become reality and really enjoy your documentary. I don’t think i have ever enjoyed a video/documentary that for the most I don’t agree with. SIMPLY AMAZING!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. 🫶🏽
      - Caya

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

  • @nancya83
    @nancya83 3 месяца назад +1

    I loved that you took the time to explain the history. Im Salvadoran born in los Angeles and my family was one of many who fleed to America during the war. My parents dream was to one day return back due to the crime in the 90s&2000s it was impossible. Now it's not perfect but we can at least visit safely.

  • @DavidManouchehri
    @DavidManouchehri 11 месяцев назад +1

    Do you attach a manual custom LUT for HDR -> SDR conversion? Surprised how well it looks in both HDR and SDR.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +1

      Nope- that’s RUclips taking care of it.
      - Caya

    • @DavidManouchehri
      @DavidManouchehri 11 месяцев назад

      @@slidebean Nice, thank you so much!

  • @kharithoughts2679
    @kharithoughts2679 11 месяцев назад

    Wow, this was so good.

  • @Manikanta-hh7wp
    @Manikanta-hh7wp 11 месяцев назад +10

    5:33 This dude is scanning Lightning network scan and trying to pay from Bitcoin Network and went on talk about Blocktime 10 mins... Lol
    Lighting network is instant and Lighting network is what everybody uses to recieve payments especially for small amounts.
    Lighting network is Layer 2 sanctioned by main Bitcoin Layer.
    Lighting network is secure and is as good as main Bitvoin layer as long as Nodes are being monitored.

    • @loupasternak
      @loupasternak 11 месяцев назад

      you were struck by lightning?

  • @geekyprojects1353
    @geekyprojects1353 11 месяцев назад +2

    Slidebean is the new Vice before it became the Vice we know today.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +2

      We have massive respect for Vice. This means a lot.
      - Caya

  • @mauriciomunozortiz
    @mauriciomunozortiz 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video !!

  • @furykillerBZ
    @furykillerBZ 11 месяцев назад +17

    This is excellent; hearing about the geopolitical impact of technology decisions, and making the time to listen to local voices makes all of this more real

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад +3

      Exactly! The locals hold the truth of the country, thank you for being part of the conversation.
      - Kate

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the opossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition own 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlet, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @studytime2570
      @studytime2570 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@slidebean give more power to locals❤
      Puerto Rico , beautiful People.

  • @EyalBor
    @EyalBor 10 месяцев назад

    This was a lot of work to put together. Thanks.

  • @Kmancanada
    @Kmancanada 11 месяцев назад

    Wow. Well, this was a different -- and unexpected -- kind of video from Slidebean.

  • @theadhdunicyclist
    @theadhdunicyclist 10 месяцев назад

    Y’all are criminally underrated and deserve WAY more views then you have. Amazing video!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  10 месяцев назад

      POV waiting for the algorithm to agree.
      - Caya

  • @RyanYoutub3
    @RyanYoutub3 5 месяцев назад +1

    I wish I could like this video twice. Very good stuff man

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  5 месяцев назад

      🫶🏽 Thanks!

  • @Entertainment-
    @Entertainment- 11 месяцев назад

    What’s your HDR workflow? Is it just an iPhone?

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      - We shoot HDR on Sony full frame cameras (PP10), which encodes in HLG2020.
      - Edit in FCPx on a wide gamut project. The newest FCPx lets you do this in non-HDR monitors (not all of our MacBooks are HDR yet).
      - Non-HDR footage like B-Roll needs to brightened a bit.
      - Export in HEVC 10-Bit.
      - Upload to YT. They do the SDR version automatically.
      - Caya

  • @mel2000
    @mel2000 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely mesmerizing video. tbh, I found the section on Bukele more interesting than the portion on bitcoin.

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  11 месяцев назад

      We did too- but it was so far out of the scope of our channel,- we needed another 'excuse' to tell that story.
      - Caya

  • @lephtovermeet
    @lephtovermeet 11 месяцев назад +2

    An interesting part about Bitcoin and USD being their currency is the government as effectively seceded its ability to manipulate currency and strongly regulate a banking sector, which are some of the primary tools authoritarian regiems use to control its people. I'm really curious what the future holds and how Bukale will be judgef in 5 and 10 years.

  • @HoneyBadger80886
    @HoneyBadger80886 Месяц назад

    Really great content. Thanks! Superb job. ❤

  • @LarryMenta1
    @LarryMenta1 11 месяцев назад

    Caya, tienes un nuevo fan en México... esto es un trabajo excepcional, saludos 8)

  • @caiolufer
    @caiolufer 9 месяцев назад

    You guys did a great job! Thanks for this

  • @StanRT
    @StanRT 11 месяцев назад +23

    I'm from El Salvador and I feel like I'm on an island of peace among so much death. Costa Rica, for example, is today the third most violent country in Central America, only surpassed by Honduras and Guatemala.
    El Salvador is the safest country in Latin America, I would never go to a violent country like Costa Rica. 🚨

    • @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv
      @FlyingNazgul-wm1dv 11 месяцев назад +7

      Centro América solo somos cinco países hombre no andes hablando mal de los ticos

    • @StanRT
      @StanRT 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv Del 1 de enero al 12 de junio Costa Rica ha llegado a los 400 homicidios en lo que va del 2023.
      Según los analistas el año 2023 lo podría cerrar entre 800 y 900 crímenes.
      Para un país de 5 millones de personas esas cifras lo pondrían con 17 homicidios con cada 100 mil habitantes, estaría en el top 10 de países más violentos en América Latina, si quieres también busco datos a nivel mundial, así le vamos sumando más países si no te gusta que se límite a Latinoamérica, pero ten en cuenta que latinoamericana tiene los países más violentos del mundo que no están en guerra. 👋🏼 Saludos.

    • @HaimRich94
      @HaimRich94 11 месяцев назад

      You forgot a BIG asterisk: **since the last period**. Unfortunately we will only be able to see the real results once Bukele's period ends (unless hi wants to ignore the constitution and illegally run for president again)... Because for the last 20 years, el Salvador has been almost always the most violent country in the American continent

    • @danielfcastro
      @danielfcastro 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv It's seven countries actually.

    • @Trancymind
      @Trancymind 9 месяцев назад +1

      Correction- El Salvador has the lowest homicide rates in the western hemisphere as of 2023. It has lower homicide rates than USA and even Canadas.

  • @LeonLoukeris
    @LeonLoukeris 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful video, not biased that shows the real side of it. I really loved it when you said we need a big table and your printed timeline. Creative! Keep up the good work.

  • @charub12
    @charub12 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video. I can see your point. I'm from El Salvador I left in 1987 and returned now that the government has got their act together. The difference is night and day from what the 1980s was like talking politics. You mention that other dictatorship started the same way but only time will tell. Let's hope for the best. Thank you

  • @westbergcomedy
    @westbergcomedy 11 месяцев назад

    Super interesting look into the country.

  • @roialnet
    @roialnet 7 месяцев назад +1

    EL SALVADOR has a lot of potential. It could become the next Singapore for Latin America, a corporate capital for Latin America. It is a must that Nayib Bukele has to be re-elected for him to continue his plans for El Salvador.

  • @MrMysteryman00
    @MrMysteryman00 11 месяцев назад

    Great vid

  • @loicgregoire3058
    @loicgregoire3058 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your storytelling highlights a struggle with values you guys have, we can feel it.
    Could you suggest practical changes the Salvadorian government could implement to improve outcomes while ensuring human rights? I feel like solutions are note explored enough and it make this video a quite dramatic.

    • @joycem6250
      @joycem6250 10 месяцев назад

      The media are ALL own by the oppossition, El Faro, Gato Encerrado are own by FMLN party members, "El Diario de Hoy", "La Prensa Gráfica" are own by ARENA party members. Bukele doesn't own even one outlet, why? He doesn't need it, he uses social media. Bukele has 0 media outlets, the opposition owns 100% of media, that's why RUclipsrs are so important to us. "El Filtro" is joined organization of all those ARENA-FMLN news outlets to critize RUclipsr attacking them because RUclipsRS ARE OUR INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. Where did you get your misinformation from? Of course, from El Faro, they are FMLN news outlets, they represent the narrative pro-gangsters who represent 3% of the population.

    • @CDRNY25
      @CDRNY25 10 месяцев назад +3

      What human rights? We the salvadorans want the death penalty for these terrorists, but that's the one thing the government won't listen to while doing everything else that we asked them to do. They do not deserve an ounce of sympathy.

    • @CodeBlue7777
      @CodeBlue7777 4 месяца назад

      I think you are referring to the human rights of the honest Salvadoran people....right???

  • @panamerican0
    @panamerican0 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic job all around, you earned a new subscriber for life!

    • @slidebean
      @slidebean  10 месяцев назад +1

      🫶🏽👴🏽

  • @georgewcy
    @georgewcy 11 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @michaelfewster4604
    @michaelfewster4604 12 дней назад

    Well done! Informative and entertaining.

  • @drbennyboombatz9195
    @drbennyboombatz9195 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think it's like if you traveled to England in like 1899 and interviewed a bunch of people on the new automobiles, 90% of the people would be saying "they don"t work, they catch on fire, they breakdown, we don't understand where the oil goes, they get stuck in the mud, we are used to our horse n carts" etc... infrastructure for massive new technologies takes time man

  • @theparkjunkie
    @theparkjunkie 2 месяца назад

    The future gets more interesting cada dia… Great work on this story.