This girl challenges to live on "Bitcoin only for 21 days" on the Women Island in Mexico.

Isla Mujeres, a popular tourist destination in Mexico (also known as Women Island in Spanish), is the site of an experiment initiated by a content creator called Isabella, who is attempting to live solely on Bitcoin for 21 days. Faced with the dual pressures of limited income and shops that do not accept crypto assets, this experiment reflects the challenges of integrating Bitcoin into everyday scenarios. (Background: Bitcoin's market share has dropped below 60%, reaching a six-month low. Is a new 'alt season' on the way?) (Additional context: Harvard University's investment portfolio includes $117 million in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF.) Isabella runs a YouTube channel themed around 'Bitcoin' called BTC Isla. This week, she launched her '21 Days Only Using Bitcoin' experiment on Isla Mujeres, a popular tourist spot in Mexico. The rules are simple: she cannot use her bank account, cash, or mobile payments; she can only earn and spend Bitcoin (Bitcoin). She started with a zero balance in her wallet and must find work daily to earn BTC for living expenses. She has been documenting her daily experiences in videos posted on YouTube, and she is now on day six. Note: According to her videos, Isabella has been living on this island for over a year, having started filming content about Bitcoin and related blockchain knowledge ten months ago. On the first day: Starting as a bar apprentice. According to the video, Isabella chose to apply for a temporary bartender position at a familiar tavern. The owner offered a daily wage of 270 pesos (about $14) and agreed to pay in Bitcoin. She washed glasses and prepared smoothies in a hot kitchen, placing a transparent bottle labeled 'Bitcoin Tips' as a tip jar, hoping customers would reward her via the Lightning Network. After eight hours of work, she finally received about 11,000 Satoshis, equivalent to around $14, marking the first fund for her living expenses over the next three weeks. She had BTC, but the store wouldn't accept it. After work, Isabella immediately went to a large chain supermarket to buy essentials. In the video, she estimated prices: a barrel of drinking water for 30 pesos, bananas for 29 pesos per kilogram, and local fresh fish for 192 pesos, which totaled exactly her earnings for the day. However, the cashier's response of 'we only accept pesos, not Bitcoin' left her empty-handed. She explained helplessly, 'It's not that I can't afford it, it's that they don't accept it.' After the failed shopping trip, Isabella returned to her temporary residence and proposed a strategy to the camera: 'Next, I will visit corner grocery stores and family-run restaurants to persuade them to download wallets and accept their first Bitcoin payment.' Additionally, she showcased a house under renovation, announcing the opening of 'Bitcoin Cafe' on August 21, aiming to combine coffee culture with crypto education, and writing on the exterior wall: 'Come for coffee, stay to join the revolution.' She later revealed in subsequent videos that she had successfully persuaded over 20 stores to adopt cryptocurrency payments, but 'some businesses are out of practice due to a lack of transactions.' This challenge thus became an opportunity to 'reawaken' them. She stated that she would continue to lead by example in using Bitcoin for purchases and ongoing education, aiming to internalize Bitcoin payments as a business norm rather than a fleeting novelty. The Bitcoin test is still ongoing. Isabella has continuously updated her progress to day six, and I believe she will keep updating until her Bitcoin cafe opens. Many creators talk about Bitcoin online, but few have begun educational outreach on a small island like she has. If you're interested in her experiment, you can visit her channel for more content (though the overall feel is a bit scripted, it remains entertaining, showcasing the thoughts of local people, and interested readers can browse her channel). Related reports: Bitcoin's market share has dropped below 60%, reaching a six-month low. Is a new 'alt season' on the way? Jen-Hsun Huang: Europe's computing power has increased tenfold in two years! NVIDIA is setting up AI technology centers in seven countries and will have 20 super factories. Jen-Hsun Huang: I use AI to make myself smarter and I'm not worried about AI taking human jobs. This article titled 'This Girl in Mexico Challenges to Live on Bitcoin for 21 Days' was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.