Can You Live Without Banks in 2026?

Can Bitcoin really function as money — across borders, cultures, and income levels?In this episode of Unshackled Living, Jarrett sits down with Paco de la India, who has traveled across multiple countries relying primarily on Bitcoin instead of traditional banking systems.This is not a theoretical conversation. It’s a real-world test of whether Bitcoin provides financial access, equality, and sovereignty to people excluded from legacy institutions.We explore:Whether Bitcoin works as everyday moneyFinancial access without ID or banksBitcoin and global equalitySovereignty without “opting out” of societyThe human side of decentralized moneyIf you’ve ever wondered whether Bitcoin is truly money — or just an asset — this conversation will challenge and expand your perspective.Watch the full episode and explore sovereign living.Unshackled Living is a space for thoughtful conversations about financial sovereignty, decentralization, and building resilient lives in the 21st century. Take our free quiz to see how sovereign you are living, enroll in our $10, one week Sovereign Living course, or dive deep into our Bitcoin Fundamentals program at https://unshackled.living/ and begin building your path to financial sovereignty today.