• Julia is a German who moved to Portugal in her late teens and eventually settled down with her family.
• We discussed her local Bitcoin meetup, her homestead, and the work and investment required to maintain both.
• I found many parallels between Julia’s Bitcoin and homesteading stories which I heard from homesteaders and farmers in the US this summer.
Julia is a German who moved to Portugal in her late teens and eventually settled down with her family. She moved to Portugal with the intention of traveling, yet quickly found a full-time job and decided to stay. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with her from her home in Southern Portugal about her homestead, local community, and Bitcoin.
When I asked Julia about her backstory, she explained that she had always wanted to travel, so she looked for jobs in Portugal. She found a job, but soon after she was offered a full-time position and decided to stay. Her parents and brothers soon followed, and now the entire family lives in Portugal.
We then discussed her local Bitcoin meetup, her homestead, and the work and investment required to maintain both. Julia explained that the Bitcoin meetup in her local community has grown significantly over the years and has become a community of like-minded individuals interested in learning more about cryptocurrency. She also spoke of the hard work that goes into maintaining her homestead, which feeds her family. Julia shared that both Bitcoin and homesteading require a high upfront investment and a low time preference.
Throughout our conversation, I found many parallels between Julia’s Bitcoin and homesteading stories which I heard from homesteaders and farmers in the US this summer. Julia’s experiences are similar to the stories of many homesteaders and farmers I encountered in my travels. It’s clear that the work and dedication required to understand and work on Bitcoin and a farm can be immense, yet incredibly rewarding.
I found my conversation with Julia to be incredibly insightful, and it was a pleasure to learn more about her homestead, local community, and Bitcoin. I’m sure her story will resonate with many homesteaders and farmers alike.