John Carvalho

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John Carvalho is an American Bitcoin entrepreneur and the CEO of Bitrefill, a company that allows people to live on Bitcoin by purchasing gift cards and mobile top-ups with Lightning Network payments. He is a prominent Bitcoin maximalist and vocal advocate for Bitcoin-only development, known for challenging altcoin narratives in public debates. Carvalho previously worked at BitRefill and has been an active voice in Bitcoin's adoption and Lightning Network ecosystem for over a decade.

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Role: CEO of Bitrefill / Bitcoin Advocate
Twitter: BitcoinErrorLog
Known For: CEO of Bitrefill (live on Bitcoin with Lightning); outspoken Bitcoin maximalist and Lightning Network advocate
Nationality: American
Twitter Handle: BitcoinErrorLog

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