Bitcoin Lake is an initiative showcasing the adoption of Bitcoin, specifically through the Lightning Network, in the Lake Atitlán region of Guatemala. It highlights businesses in the area that formally accept Bitcoin as payment. This is a community driven project that seeks to give more visibility to local businesses.
Bitcoin Lake started as a project by bitcoin enthusiasts in Guatemala to showcase the adoption of bitcoin in the country. It specifically highlights local businesses that are taking part in the revolution.
Community Discovery: Identified a range of businesses around Lake Atitlán already accepting Bitcoin.
Social Media Promotion: Actively promotes the participating businesses and the use of Bitcoin on platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Business Onboarding: Continues to add more businesses to its directory, expanding the reach of Bitcoin in the region.
Ongoing Activities:
Continue to add new merchants to their online directory.
Promote their social media accounts.
Continue showing the world the adoption of Bitcoin in Lake Atitlan.
Future Goals:
To expand the use of Bitcoin for daily transactions.
To support the local economy by promoting businesses that adopt Bitcoin.
What a beautiful community in Panajachel, Lake Atitlán. It’s about a 5-hour drive from Guatemala City.
Around 80 businesses here accept Bitcoin!
Eliezer and the team on the ground are doing amazing work, hosting regular meetups and educating the locals.
While paying with Bitcoin for micheladas and tacos, I even noticed several people proudly HODLing their sats.
It’s fantastic to see real adoption happening here!
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April 26, 2025 at 8:42 amWhat a beautiful community in Panajachel, Lake Atitlán. It’s about a 5-hour drive from Guatemala City.
Around 80 businesses here accept Bitcoin!
Eliezer and the team on the ground are doing amazing work, hosting regular meetups and educating the locals.
While paying with Bitcoin for micheladas and tacos, I even noticed several people proudly HODLing their sats.
It’s fantastic to see real adoption happening here!