Samson Mow names next crypto states
Samson Mow says nation-states are accelerating Bitcoin adoption.
Samson Mow, CEO of digital infrastructure firm JAN3, is reigniting global debate on sovereign Bitcoin adoption with a bold claim: nation-states are accelerating their embrace of Bitcoin.
In a recent video shared via X, Mow spotlighted Bhutan’s unexpected transformation into the “highest Bitcoin per capita country in the world,” using it as a blueprint for other developing nations rich in underutilized energy resources, reports The Bitcoinist.
Bhutan’s Bitcoin-Backed Transformation
Mow emphasized Bhutan’s rise from a low-income economy to one that has used Bitcoin mining profits to finance national infrastructure projects, including the construction of an airport. “Bitcoin can transform a country very clearly,” Mow said. “It can lift it out of poverty and monetize stranded or wasted energy.”
Bhutan’s approach, he explained, leverages its vast hydropower reserves to mine Bitcoin, converting surplus energy into real-world development—an idea that Mow believes can be exported to other regions.
Philippines and Indonesia: Next in Line?
Citing the Philippines and Indonesia as “prime candidates,” Mow pointed to both countries’ untapped geothermal potential as fertile ground for sovereign Bitcoin strategies. “There’s a big opportunity to monetize stranded energy,” he said, suggesting that Bitcoin mining could serve as a powerful revenue generator for public infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
JAN3, founded in 2022 to accelerate hyperbitcoinization, has reportedly engaged in discussions with regional governments, including collaborations with Indonesian leaders such as West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil. Mow participated in Bitcoin 2023 alongside Kamil, outlining Bitcoin’s potential role in Indonesia’s future economic strategy.
Global Momentum Builds After U.S. Executive Order
Mow credits a recent executive order from President Donald Trump—mandating the creation of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—with further intensifying interest from foreign governments. “That lit a fire,” Mow said, explaining that many countries have accelerated their plans for Bitcoin adoption to avoid falling behind.
While interest has grown, Mow acknowledged that regulatory timelines remain a challenge. Governments, he warned, tend to move slowly, and may miss a narrowing window of opportunity to secure a strategic foothold in the Bitcoin economy.
A Race Against Time
With Bitcoin mining becoming increasingly competitive and U.S. policy gaining momentum, Mow believes that countries that act decisively—like Bhutan—stand to benefit most. “It’s not until someone actually goes and does it that it kind of clicks in their heads,” he said, adding that Bhutan’s success story could serve as a wake-up call for nations sitting on dormant energy assets.
Whether the Philippines and Indonesia will follow through remains uncertain. But as the geopolitical race around Bitcoin intensifies, JAN3’s message is clear: the era of state-backed Bitcoin adoption is no longer hypothetical—it’s underway.
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