My guest today is Dr. Patrick Melder, surgeon and founder of Bitcoin Lake in Guatemala. Inspired by Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, Bitcoin Lake wants to educate the local community on the various benefits and possibilities of Bitcoin and the lightning network. His current focus is Bitcoin mining with biomass from local wastewater facilities.  We cover: Leaving the surgical profession The origins of Bitcoin Lake How the indigenous people have responded to the project Wastewater management and Bitcoin mining  Mistakes and hopes for the future http://bitcoinlake.io/ We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com