Tony Yazbeck - A Collapse Survivor's Warning About War, Banks & Bitcoin

— Tony Yazbeck lost his life savings overnight when Lebanese banks collapsed, becoming homeless and discovering Bitcoin nine months later through an Andreas Antonopoulos video.

— The mechanics of financial collapse in Lebanon—bank closures, currency debasement, hyperinflation, looting, gangs, and survival by barter—are coming to every country using fiat currency.

— Self-custody of Bitcoin in hardware wallets is non-negotiable; leaving Bitcoin on exchanges or buying ETFs means you do not actually own Bitcoin.

— The Bitcoin Way educates people on proper self-custody, cybersecurity, jurisdictional freedom, and living on a Bitcoin standard rather than chasing price appreciation.

— Panama is positioned as an ideal jurisdiction for Bitcoin adoption and expat relocation, offering lower cost of living, pro-Bitcoin government policies, and a growing community of like-minded individuals.

— Proper Bitcoin education focuses on sound money and freedom, not price speculation; 95% of Bitcoin Way clients bought during recent price declines because they understand the true value proposition.

— Verify your understanding of Bitcoin as sound money and a savings technology before purchasing; if you are buying to become "dollar rich," postpone entry until your mindset aligns with Bitcoin's true purpose.

— Move Bitcoin off exchanges immediately into self-custody using hardware wallets and properly secure your seed phrase (e.g., stamped metal plates); custodial solutions and ETFs leave you vulnerable to loss of control.

— Research and consider jurisdictional moves to pro-Bitcoin or low-tax countries (Panama, El Salvador, or others) to align your physical location with your financial sovereignty strategy, especially if your home government is hostile to Bitcoin or sound money.