Palau: Crypto Island (Documentary) featuring President Surangel Whipps Jr.

How can digital businesses truly be global?
Discover how this tiny island nation of nearly 20,000 people is harnessing its paradise-like surroundings to attract digital businesses.
In this documentary, explore Palau's Web3 ID program. We also got the chance to speak with Palau's President, Surangel Whipps Jr., and Finance Minister, Kaleb Udui Jr. to learn more about Palau's vision for a diversified economy, high-paying jobs in finance and tech, and even the launch of stablecoins, all while preserving the environment.
Dive into the breathtaking beauty of Palau, a Pacific paradise where innovation meets nature. Don't miss out on this exciting voyage of discovery to the crypto paradise in the Pacific.
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[@ChrisFiore-k7f]

let's go Palau!

[@mdemranjr6868]

Alli🇵🇼❤️

[@gregoryhicks6870]

Where's all my fellow Palau digital residents? May we all prosper in wealth health and love. Hodl on and stay strong. Love you guys!

[@futurecryptowhale4256]

If only I can get a utility bill, any ideas?

[@sznddegen]

utility bill for what? @@futurecryptowhale4256

[@theologyuniversity]

@@futurecryptowhale4256 write on google:[ "palau" electricity bill ]and working with photoshop. Nobody controll it, don't worry.

[@mdemranjr6868]

I live in palau almost 8 years. It’s Such a beautiful country. I love to live in palau 🇵🇼❤️🇵🇼❤️

[@SuperheroArmorychannel]

Did they require you to be vaccinated during covid? Or for entry?

[@proverbs3131]

Praying for wisdom Mr.President. You are working very hard. I pray that God will bless you with time to do his work.

[@rickymead5282]

He is a very very smart President. It is a shame the western countries can't take a page out of Palau's success.

[@Rouvvaf]

An exciting advancement for the residents of Palau. Thank you George

[@princeolatun]

Blockchain is the future, it's so fun to watch when the explanation you can give to Palau is already understood by them, this is a real-life application. I can't wait to join Palau in their digital residency journey. I am so bullish on what is to come next

[@Mr.W1llson]

I will be moving to OKinawa, Japan with my gf very soon and one of the discussions we had was visiting Palau for vacation. It's great to see how forward thinking their government is towards digital assets & blockchain technology. Palau is a hidden gem

[@vawulencelordyt]

The journey to Palau is worth it Step finance is going place LFG🚀🚀🔥🔥

[@SolanaFloor]

Yess! Thank you 🔥🔥🔥

[@OrduKelechi]

Exploring web3 in Palau is a great achievement and development for step Finance and the crypto space at large 🔥🚀thanks to George Harrap, the ceo and co-founder of step Finance

[@SofaKingTouge]

I have been looking at this and was very concerned it was gonna go nowhere. Happy to see the president is behind it %100.

[@lostininnerspace8687]

I would love to live in Palau. I remember reading about Jellyfish Lake and instantly wanting to visit there one day. Being a huge crypto advocate myself, and learning about their vision, makes me even more interested 🐠

[@PabloDon27]

Jellyfish !!! I’m out 😂

[@lostininnerspace8687]

@@PabloDon27 they don’t have stingers as a result of evolution and no predators for them in the lakes. It’s pretty amazing.

[@PabloDon27]

@@lostininnerspace8687 🤩

[@VictorDiaz-jn1sx]

I am Spanish, watching you from Spain. Interesting video. Maybe a new actual video about Palau, reflecting the evolution of the issue in Palau. I have read that CBDC is efectively implemented in Palau. I´m really interested in this cuestión. Congratulations for your channel.

[@marvvyforchrist]

Also, they are a small but mighty country wow. In the middle of nowhere, doing well digitally.

[@MichaelJosephOrganics]

Excellent doc on Palua! What a beautiful Island nation, setting and example by working to create more love and freedom for hunanity, while living in balance with nature in a modern world!

[@SolanaFloor]

Well said! We hope the initiative is helpful in preserving the balance.

[@marvvyforchrist]

They've really created a comfortable environment for investors..

[@tutuofph]

I’ll be expecting this in my country soon🙌🏽 Thanks George🤩

[@laurajanssen6732]

What an exciting journey! The Step Finance founder, George Harrap sure knows how to make an epic move, something wild and exciting from The Next Billion podcast.

[@Kaleve]

Really great video!! Great jobs guys! Palau is amazing!

[@quinto190]

OMG, awesome people and great questions! Really, this video is first class. Palau just got a future visitor... The digital/blockchain policy is smart, certainly worth exploring further.

[@Joe11100]

Man this is it! This is how we need to be thinking not only for the new digital age of finance but also for the environment. The planet really is starting to need our help and it's awesome to see an island country stepping in💚🌏

[@SolanaFloor]

Definitely man

[@SamAdams1776]

Excellent Video. I already have my Palau Digital ID, but this was a great video explaining why Palau was offering the digital program and not just some cash grab for the country. Really nice to see that the money earned from this will go to help support and maintain it's natural landscapes.

[@guambroker]

I love and miss Palau! Swing Lee my brotha from Saipan!

[@rowdyduterte8476]

Great video. What an intelligent president. I might sign up to the I.D. program, not because I need it, because I like the vision and story of the country! Unfortunately looks like flights to the country are very expensive, how much did you have to pay (from Aus or NZ?)

[@theologyuniversity]

He said: Taiwan to Palau

[@healthyfit6790]

awesome thank you really getting to know the people of Palau as well.

[@SolanaFloor]

Any time!

[@warpeace8891]

Outstanding production and content. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@SolanaFloor]

Thank you 😊

[@finenessoverseer]

Palau; A triumph of Innovation 🔥

[@DecafPay]

Putting it on the list as a must visit!

[@VMASON1]

nice vdo bro...thanks

[@Michael.Benitez]

Well Done! Great information. 👍

[@SolanaFloor]

Thanks! 👍

[@localmarketingwiz4876]

Call me old fashioned, although it may be very practical, I get a little nervous when I hear the terms ‘Digital ID’ and ‘cashless society’ being touted by bureaucrats in any country.

[@MaxofCrypto]

This is a great idea palau government, palau will be great implementing this

[@SolanaFloor]

Yeah! crypto haven for a reason!

[@nicholasobrien5914]

Good work Palau!

[@Super-Affiliates]

Just AWESOME !! Made me want to go an live there :)

[@ambaasia8200]

Really great job 🎉

[@TGMCIRCLE]

This is so amazing and I won't be left behind

[@Ifeomailloh]

Love how they're thinking.

[@marvvyforchrist]

I love the part he said, why not live in paradise and do your work..

[@peterRobinson10101]

just signed up.

[@R2d2r2]

Fantastic ❤

[@JandTors]

A mengara delal diaka tal tekoi rbelau rtiang comment section😆

[@drapevangelist7443]

Palua should be emulated cus this is top notch🎉

[@Mozzermarr10]

Mate, amazing video!

[@SolanaFloor]

Thanks a ton!

[@yashhsm]

Really cool

[@GreggPhetz]

HEDERITY&TRIATS AS WELL AS THY ANCIENT CHARACTERS❤❤

[@davecurrie3066]

Don’t go totally cashless, make your own cash

[@oladejostephen9015]

The whole stuff becoming easier!!

[@gbeni_wealth]

Really spectacular 😮

[@Gwin_D]

Nice project they put out there Would definitely be digitally resident in Palau

[@Buckley.x]

Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-zz3hj]

DO they require a clot shot 💉 to go to the island?

[@bkarmelita]

What is the relation of this stablecoin (s) with CBDC. Do they comment on this in anyway? Will the digital stablecoin of Palau be decentralized? Is it possible once the issuer is the country itself ?

[@PLAYA3ULL_GAMES]

Good video thx man

[@southen_3]

This is a wonderful adaption to the crypto space...LFG Palau

[@CEAGLEoneISM]

LFG!!

[@SolanaFloor]

LFG 🔥🔥🔥

[@mordecaitestimony]

This is an amazing documentary from George Harrap and the Next billion team, exploring the crypto and Web3 strength in Palau Is just the beginning! Where to next?

[@Jeffreyatuluku-xt1xu]

Palau would be an awesome place for crypto investments 💯✅

[@brightchimnoya2382]

This is wonderful, Web3 is here to stay ❤

[@defi_mordecai]

Let's get it started where's my popcorn 😊

[@guambroker]

Go Palau

[@albertsmit9741]

i am a palauan now🥰

[@SolanaFloor]

That's great 😃

[@quinto190]

Wasn't Palau one of the first places to use Starlink?

[@clementhoh4430]

Just curious, how much you spent for your trip to Palau

[@boricuabro]

Are there any sandy beaches? I don't see any...

[@John2023london]

I'm surprised you call it index program on Palau ID but you didn't even put the link

[@blockchainblunt6582]

A lot of KYC requires proof of address, which the digital Id doesn’t offer. Seems like a open minded, peaceful place though 🙂

[@dantefuego]

it should have been $250 for at least 4 years...

[@kenk9341]

Nice how you managed to skip the company Ripple who are helping Palau launch a CBDC and achieve their goals. Tell me you have crypto bias without telling me you have crypto bias.

[@each1-teach1]

1. i expected to learn more about the digital id itself 2. the process involved 3. the powers of the scheme vs limitations 4. a basic how-2 5. how to get it? 6. readiness 7. comparison with worldcoin ... that sort of thing

[@SolanaFloor]

We'll make sure we cover these in our next documentary

[@futurecryptowhale4256]

Any ideas on how to get a utility bill?

[@dantefuego]

$250 for just a year is nuts

[@stephano1752]

Awesome video thanks for sharing! Would be awesome to hear more about that stablecoin trail they did on the xrpl 🙌

[@silvakko]

Thank you for the documentary! Looks like a nice destiny to be as a digital nomad.. Would be nice to know if Is crypto regulated and what taxes are associated with digital registration companies as well as crypto trades

[@pinoygal6232]

De-couple from the USD fiat currency.

[@averyerickson7012]

Do I have to have a valid passport to apply or will my US state ID work for the application?

[@SolanaFloor]

You'll find the answer to that on the RND Global page along with other frequently asked questions.

[@terryjefferson940]

Need more info on Palau.

[@SolanaFloor]

Checkout their website

[@nile_dex]

Blockchain is the future, Your explanation is very vital (Documentary) Thus said on twitter, the vision and mission of this is very harnesing.

[@Inspirationland-et8yy]

Can you go there with the ID from everywhere?

[@SolanaFloor]

Check out their website to learn more.

[@Galosat]

How do you withdrawl your money from let's say Kucoin to Palao? Do you need to open a bank account in Palao?

[@SolanaFloor]

You should check out their website, that will help.

[@ok-ct7yr]

Smart guys.

[@sophisticatedmorons]

Im on board with the Blockchain application. Just not how its backed by a currency controlled by the central Bank. '

[@jdg9999]

I thought those Palau KYC ads on Twitter weren't real lol

[@mandicrypt6088]

LFG Palau. I'll definitely get one when I come

[@gatsbybit3051]

🔥

[@geraldjamesebal7246]

Interesting

[@SuperheroArmorychannel]

Do they offer a passport?

[@SolanaFloor]

gm! Great question. All info can be found on palaugov.pw and rns.id - Looks like the Digital Residency Program excludes passports for now.

[@transformativeexperiences]

Did i hear fast internet??? 😊❤

[@trattface]

Is there a requirement on how long you need to stay in the country to enjoy the tax benefits?

[@SolanaFloor]

You'll find more info on their website

[@ultradev3608]

I Would love to go on a vacation at this Crypto island. How do I get started Palau?

[@chukwukanwosu6494]

Crypto island indeed ❤

[@freeradical1567]

What about a retirement visa? Cost and requirements?

[@DagheT2]

XRPL is amazing

[@ranjithpowell6791]

You should know about Palau. It’s a neighbour of yours

[@Bobfan_Ca]

I don't understand what was the benefits of this ID card ?😢

[@SolanaFloor]

The main usage is that you can turn it into nft and that the card itself can be used as a global ID card that you can use to verify your identity in any country, anywhere in the world. The rest being bonuses.

[@JayTrevorrow]

Cross border solutions all your x coins XDC, XLM, XRP

[@freeradical1567]

Is this the next El Salvador?🤔

[@SolanaFloor]

They're trying to make it.

[@enesha4608]

This is genius!

[@nanzville]

Very similar to communities in the southern part of the Philippines

[@Bobfan_Ca]

We can do these jobs in other countries also without ID! Am I right??

[@SolanaFloor]

Well, you'll need physical presence in those countries if you do that.

[@missionmonday8950]

I might want to work in such an environment