Maya Parbhoe, a presidential candidate in Suriname, has unveiled a daring vision to transform her country into the next Bitcoin-powered nation. Drawing inspiration from the success of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption under President Nayib Bukele, Parbhoe plans to take Suriname even further by building a national economic system deeply embedded in cryptocurrency.

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Parbhoe revealed her ambitious goals for Suriname’s future. If elected in the 2025 presidential election, she promises to lead the country into an era of financial independence and transparency, with Bitcoin playing a central role in every aspect of the nation’s economy. She believes that, within just six months of taking office, Suriname will have the chance to break free from systemic corruption and embrace a full Bitcoin standard.

Parbhoe’s Revolutionary Bitcoin Plans

Parbhoe’s vision for Suriname goes beyond merely adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. Drawing heavily from El Salvador’s approach, her proposed policies would aim to transform Suriname into a global cryptocurrency hub. Among her top priorities is to make Bitcoin the official currency of the nation, with plans to gradually replace the Suriname dollar with Bitcoin, or “sats” (satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin).

Within her first year in office, Parbhoe intends to pay all public sector salaries in Bitcoin, effectively putting the cryptocurrency at the center of the national economy. She also plans to abolish the central bank, an ambitious move to break away from the traditional fiat financial system. In addition, her plans include significant tax cuts, privatizing public services, issuing national Bitcoin bonds, and deregulating the economy to foster innovation and growth.

Parbhoe’s goal is to create a fully decentralized economy, powered by Bitcoin, that eliminates the inefficiencies and corruption that have plagued Suriname’s financial system for years. By integrating blockchain technology, she believes Suriname can build a transparent, accountable governance model that benefits its citizens and attracts global investment.

A Decade of Dedication to Bitcoin

While Parbhoe’s political ambitions are relatively new, her journey into the world of cryptocurrency began over a decade ago. She first discovered Bitcoin in 2014, joining the Whale Pool Telegram group and attending crypto conferences. Over time, she became more deeply immersed in the space, learning about the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize economies.

“I completely dove into the rabbit hole and decided to dedicate the rest of my life to it. If there’s a cause that you could literally die on this hill for, Bitcoin would be it,” Parbhoe said, emphasizing her commitment to the cause.

Her deep understanding of Bitcoin’s potential grew as she witnessed the challenges facing Suriname’s financial system. With a lack of capital markets and a weak financial infrastructure, she recognized that the country needed an alternative to the traditional fiat system. Parbhoe believes Bitcoin can offer that alternative, providing a solution that doesn’t replicate the issues of centralized, fiat-driven economies.

Fighting Corruption and Promoting Transparency

A key part of Parbhoe’s Bitcoin strategy is her belief that cryptocurrency can bring much-needed transparency to government finances. Suriname, like many developing countries, has struggled with systemic corruption, and Parbhoe sees Bitcoin as a tool to eliminate these issues.

By moving the country’s financial system onto the blockchain, Parbhoe believes that government budgets could be made transparent, ensuring that citizens have insight into how public funds are being spent. This could help dismantle the corruption that has hindered Suriname’s progress for decades.

Parbhoe also draws inspiration from the success of El Salvador under President Bukele. El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, alongside its embrace of Bitcoin-backed bonds and pro-crypto policies, has turned the country into a leading example of Bitcoin integration into a national economy. While Bukele’s success in combating crime and revitalizing the country’s economy is still unfolding, Parbhoe believes Suriname can learn from these developments and adapt them to their own context.

She envisions a Suriname where Bitcoin not only becomes a financial tool but a cornerstone of the nation’s governance and national identity. With Bitcoin as the country’s financial backbone, Parbhoe believes that Suriname could not only curb corruption but become a beacon of innovation, attracting investments and becoming a model for other nations.

Looking to the Future

Parbhoe’s vision for Suriname may seem bold, but she is committed to it with unparalleled dedication. By making Bitcoin legal tender and adopting a full Bitcoin standard, she aims to give Suriname the opportunity to break free from economic instability, corruption, and the reliance on traditional banking systems.

If Parbhoe’s plans come to fruition, Suriname could become a leading example of a nation leveraging cryptocurrency to build a more transparent, efficient, and independent economy. As the world watches closely, the 2025 elections could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Suriname’s history, one that could inspire other countries to follow suit.