Empowering Citizens with Home-Based Nodes. – El Salvador in English

The Salvadoran government, through Bitcoin advisor Max Keiser, has announced an ambitious plan to install a Bitcoin node in every home across the country starting in 2025. This proposal aims to bring «wealth to the citizens» by giving them control over their own transactions and increasing participation in the Bitcoin network.

Keiser shared the news on social media in late December 2024, revealing that one of President Nayib Bukele’s New Year’s resolutions is to implement a «decentralized nation-state model,» with each household operating its own Bitcoin node. The initiative, referred to as «Node Nation SV,» is expected to empower Salvadorans by enabling them to validate and synchronize Bitcoin transactions independently.

A Bitcoin node involves installing software on a device that connects to the Bitcoin network. This software keeps a copy of the blockchain, validates transactions, and adds new blocks. By managing these nodes, citizens could theoretically gain greater control over their transactions, though the practical implications of this are still unclear.

While the initiative aims to boost cryptocurrency adoption, it faces challenges in El Salvador, where Bitcoin adoption remains limited, and the U.S. dollar is still the dominant currency. Experts point out that the project requires significant investment and public education, which could pose obstacles for the government.

Keiser emphasized that the strategy would decentralize wealth, with citizens managing their own nodes and the state ultimately «going bankrupt.» He argued that as citizens control the wealth of the nation through their Bitcoin nodes, the government’s role would diminish.

Since El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, the government has invested millions to promote its adoption. However, the country continues to rely primarily on the U.S. dollar for transactions, with Bitcoin’s usage still facing significant hurdles among the general population. The success of the «Node Nation SV» strategy will depend on overcoming these challenges and encouraging greater Bitcoin adoption across the country.

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