Summary:
The government of El Salvador plans to issue its first Bitcoin-backed bonds in 2024. The program aims to provide funds for building Bitcoin City and investing in Bitcoin. However, the plan has also been criticized by many for its risks.
This article will analyze the pros and cons of El Salvador’s issuance of Bitcoin-backed bonds based on the background of El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, as well as its future prospects.
The background to El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as currency
El Salvador is a small country in Central America with a population of approximately 6.5 million people. The country's economic development level is low and the poverty rate is extremely high. In recent years, El Salvador has faced a serious economic crisis, with high and abnormally high inflation rates.