• Julia moved to Portugal from Germany when she was 19 and has since stayed there.
• She has built a homestead that feeds her family, and has also helped grow the local Bitcoin meetup.
• Julia discusses the similarities between Bitcoin and homesteading, and how they both require high upfront investment and low time preference.

Julia moved to Portugal from Germany when she was 19 and never looked back. She found a job and, as life happens, decided to stay in Portugal and eventually her parents and brothers joined her. Now, Julia’s life is centered around her homestead in Southern Portugal that feeds her family. Not only is she a self-sufficient homesteader, but she has also helped grow the local Bitcoin meetup in her area.

In a conversation with Julia, it was easy to draw parallels between Bitcoin and homesteading. Both require a high upfront investment and a low time preference, meaning both take time to gain traction and aren’t immediately rewarding. Julia talked about the work it takes to understand and work on Bitcoin, as well as the work it takes to operate a homestead. She discussed the importance of setting goals, educating yourself, and being prepared for anything.

Julia also mentioned the growth of the local Bitcoin meetup in her community, which she has helped foster. She talked about how the Bitcoin community has grown and how it has become a great platform for knowledge sharing. She also stressed the importance of meeting other Bitcoin enthusiasts in person, rather than just discussing it online.

Overall, Julia’s experience has shown her the similarities between Bitcoin and homesteading. Both require a lot of dedication, hard work, and patience. As Julia said, “You have to be prepared for anything and set goals for yourself. Don’t be afraid to learn more, and don’t be afraid to meet up with other people who are doing the same thing.”