From a Dutch Master’s in Artificial Intelligence to becoming a location-independent writer, Stefan King’s path was never conventional. He chose Chiang Mai as his home over 14 years ago, long before it was a Bitcoiner hub. But a fateful encounter at a small, obscure meetup in 2016 would change his trajectory forever. When the original host left, Stefan was unexpectedly handed the responsibility of keeping the weekly gathering alive. For nearly a decade, he became the consistent anchor—the man who always showed up. Through bull runs and bear markets, he nurtured a small group of curious minds into a cornerstone of the global Bitcoin community, not by seeking profit, but by fostering genuine human connection. Now, he’s embarking on his most ambitious project yet: Namjai Village, a real-world community built on the principles of low time preference, trust, and Proof of Work, designed as an antidote to the transient, disconnected nature of modern life. In this episode, you will discover: 📌 The untold story of the Chiang Mai Bitcoin Meetup’s early days. 📌 Why consistency, not charisma, is the key to building a true community. 📌 The profound realization that led him to stop trying to outperform Bitcoin. 📌 The vision behind Namjai Village: creating a permanent home for sovereign individuals. 📌 Why he believes we were born “just in time to fix the money.” 📌 The unshakable conviction that comes after a decade of living Bitcoin. “Too late to explore the seas, too early to explore space… just in time to fix the money.” 📌 Follow Stefan & Namjai Village: Website: https://www.namjaivillage.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefankingsprofile/?originalSubdomain=th 📌 Follow Bitcoin Chiang Mai: Website: https://www.bitcoinchiangmai.org Bitcoin Marathon & Festival: https://www.bitcoinmarathon.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blcchiangmai

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