When COVID-19 struck in 2020, many small businesses were forced to regroup, and Aaron Twa’s kayak rental company, Victoria Kayak, was no exception. As operations came to a halt, Aaron and his wife Joanna found themselves with unexpected free time. It was during this period when their curiosity about Bitcoin transformed into a serious financial exploration.
Aaron had always been interested in investing, managing his family’s finances and keeping an eye on global economic trends. But it wasn’t until the world’s central banks began printing unprecedented amounts of money to counter the pandemic's economic impact that Bitcoin truly caught his attention. "At the same moment when governments were busy printing money around the world, Bitcoin’s supply was being cut in half," Aaron noted, highlighting the cryptocurrency's built-in scarcity as a stark and exciting contrast to traditional currency.
His journey into the “Bitcoin rabbit hole” led Aaron to recognize the cryptocurrency’s potential not just as an investment, but also as a means of exchange. Although he initially explored Bitcoin for its store-of-value proposition, he soon realized its broader applications. In a bid to educate others, Aaron and Joanna even incorporated a Bitcoin payment option into their business.
With the 2024 Learning Bitcoin Conference presented by Bull Bitcoin coming to Victoria on Sept. 28, Aaron finds himself drawn to the idea of sharing his insights on a larger stage. Despite modestly describing himself as "a nobody" in the world of Bitcoin, Aaron was invited to present a 20-minute seminar on the impact of inflation on small businesses and how Bitcoin could serve as a corporate asset. His experience running a small business with depreciating physical assets – “our assets are wood floating in saltwater” – drove home the importance of holding a stable, tradable asset like Bitcoin.
Aaron is excited to contribute to the conference, which he believes will attract some of the most knowledgeable voices in the cryptocurrency space. "These companies and people are known around the world," he said, clearly honoured to be sharing a platform with such esteemed figures.
For Aaron, Bitcoin is no longer just "magic internet money." It’s a crucial part of his financial strategy, and he’s eager to help others understand its potential at the upcoming Learning Bitcoin Conference.
Tickets for the local Learning Bitcoin event are currently $59 until Aug. 31.To purchase tickets and stay updated, visit learningbitcoin.ca or email info@learningbitcoin.ca.