Key Takeaways
- Dadvan Yousuf raises Bitcoin flag at Everest's summit.
- The expedition highlighted global financial education disparities.
- Yousuf's net worth exceeded $300 million as of January 2022.
A 23-year-old Bitcoiner, Dadvan Yousuf, has proudly displayed a Bitcoin flag at the summit of Mount Everest.
After weeks of climbing and acclimating to the altitude, Yousuf reached the 8,849-meter peak on May 20.
He shared his achievement in a May 23 post, showing off two flags: one for Kurdistan and one with the Bitcoin logo.
A spokesperson for Yousuf said:
Funnily enough, other climbers asked about the memecoin pepe and where the best place to buy it was on the highest place on earth. The sherpas were enthusiastic about the principle of Bitcoin and were visibly happy.
Yousuf’s expedition aimed to draw attention to the global disparity in access to financial education.
Born in Iraq and now based in Dubai, his net worth was reported to exceed $300 million as of January 2022.
Over-tourism
Overtourism has become a significant issue on Everest in the last two decades, with many inexperienced climbers attempting the summit.
Yousuf’s journey took approximately 50 days, giving him time to acclimate to the harsh conditions.
Despite the challenges, including falling twice at the Hillary Step and nearly losing fingers to frostbite, Yousuf successfully reached the summit with the help of his sherpas.
While Bitcoin enthusiasts have promoted digital assets during climbs before, Yousuf’s Everest expedition is a notable milestone.
Previous efforts included a climber financing a Mount Kilimanjaro trip with Bitcoin in 2023 and three individuals placing a Ledger wallet at Everest’s summit in 2018.
