# BTC Isla

Founded by **Isabella Santos**, *BTC Isla* is an ambitious project turning Isla Mujeres, Mexico, into a living Bitcoin circular economy. Through education, merchant onboarding, and community storytelling, Isabella is proving that Bitcoin can thrive in the real world — not just online.

The project has raised over **11M sats (\~$4,000)** from **243 contributors**, documenting the journey weekly through videos, posts, and open updates that inspire Bitcoiners everywhere.

{% embed url="<https://youtube.com/shorts/FXhDpJHfmS4?si=nAfgLvQwZF49UApk>" %}

***

#### **What Made the Project Successful**

* **Relentless social media activity:** Isabella posts frequent on-the-ground updates, showcasing progress in real time.
* **Consistent storytelling:** Every major video is followed by a secondary post linking to the Geyser project, driving visibility and support.
* **Strong proof-of-work:** Regular weekly updates show classrooms, merchant onboarding, and local impact — building reputation and trust.
* **Compelling mission:** BTC Isla’s goal of establishing a Bitcoin-powered island captured the imagination of Bitcoiners worldwide.
* **Authentic calls-to-action:** Isabella’s direct and personal “asks” — like funding a community tuk-tuk — often lead to instant support from donors.

***

#### **Features Used**

* 📹 **Posts & Updates:** Shares consistent video updates reposted on X, reaching followers via both email and social media.
* 🎁 **Product Sales:** Offers “gift” items like school supplies and donations to students — turning support into direct impact.
* 🎯 **Goals:** Uses Geyser goals transparently to track milestones (like building and furnishing the Bitcoin Café).

***

#### **Impact Snapshot**

* **243 contributors**
* **17+ merchants onboarded**, **25+ students trained**, and **130+ properties** accepting BitcoinBTC Isla by Satoshi's Legacy \_ …
* **64 posts** documenting progress
* **First Bitcoin Café** built on Isla Mujeres

***

#### **Featured Links & Media**

* ⚡ [Geyser Project](https://geyser.fund/project/btcisla?hero=geyserpromotion)
* 📺 [YouTube: BTC Isla Series](https://www.youtube.com/@isabellasantosbtc)
* 🐦 [Follow Isabella on X](https://twitter.com/isabellasantosbtc)

#### Creator Tip 💡

> *“Show your proof of work every week. People fund what they can see — consistency builds both trust and momentum.”*

#### Project Summary

{% embed url="<https://youtube.com/shorts/Uz5FoJDhmUk?si=QQbuChDZ6TSxzEss>" %}


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/guides/success-stories/btc-isla.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.