Adopting Bitcoin 2024

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The bitcoin network exists without the need for any regulatory system, however regulation may still have an important role in a hyper-bitcoinized world... After all, projects and businesses will still require capital and investors and savers will still need to know whether an investment or project is legitimate, safe or sound. So how will regulation look like in a decentralized world? Is regulation without a centralized, territorial regulator possible?

In this session, Mayah Prabhoe and OpnState sit down and have a candid (and completely unscripted) talk about the ills and pains of legacy regulatory systems and discuss how financial services could be made safe, without centralized regulators.

In the rollercoasting world of Bitcoin, the voices that matter most are those of the community. As action-driven podcasters, we believe in the power of dialogue and engagement to drive meaningful content creation. This 30-minute interactive session will invite the audience, both in-person and through live chat, to share their thoughts on the topics they wish to see explored in Bitcoin podcasts and conferences, and which ones have become over-discussed. With this open informal exchange, we hope to contribute to elevate the quality of conversations in the Bitcoin space, attract more participants, and close the knowledge gap between more established Bitcoiners and newcomers. Ultimately, our goal is to create a more welcoming and informed Bitcoin community where everyone feels heard and empowered to contribute.

As Chairman of the largest European Bitcoin association, Philipp will provide valuable insights into how lobbying works and how to shape Bitcoin legislation in Germany, Europe, and beyond.

Bitcoin mining, an integral part of the Bitcoin network, has already become a globally distributed, virtual power plant, revolutionizing energy and grid management in the twenty-first century. While often criticized for its high energy consumption, Bitcoin mining's unique energy demands are actively transforming the energy sector.

In this presentation, Jason Sellers shares the story behind two essential guides for Bitcoin and Nostr beginners: "21 Questions: A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin" and its upcoming companion, "21 Questions: A Beginner's Guide to Nostr". These books simplify the journey down the Bitcoin and Nostr rabbit holes by answering top questions with insights from well-known contributors. Jason will also discuss how the project evolved from a YouTube video concept into printed books, and how these guides make orange-pilling and purple-pilling easier than ever.

"The Paradox of Free: Confronting Challenges in Bitcoin Education" explores the inherent contradictions faced when offering free and open-source Bitcoin education. While the idea of making education freely accessible aligns with the principles of freedom and inclusivity, it also presents significant challenges. These include the difficulty of motivating top talent without financial incentives and overcoming the perception that free resources lack value. This talk delves into these obstacles, examining how the paradox of "free" can hinder the effectiveness of Bitcoin education and discussing strategies to confront and overcome these challenges. Join us to explore how we can make free and open-source Bitcoin education both impactful and sustainable.

be-BOP is a flexible and complete free opensource software to create and manage a shop. Based on Bitcoin and Nostr, it's a selfhosted solution to monetize locally and online your art creation, your fan community, your agricultural and craft production.
In this workshop, we propose to set up a new be-BOP from scratch in 30 minutes and we'll show the different feature you can use to boost your businesses.

Title: How Bitcoin Is a Safe Haven in Hyperinflation

Abstract:
In times of hyperinflation, traditional currencies rapidly lose value, eroding wealth and destabilizing economies. This talk explores how Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency with a fixed supply, offers a compelling alternative as a safe haven during such economic crises. I will discuss the underlying principles of Bitcoin, its resistance to inflationary pressures, and its role as a store of value and medium of exchange. By examining historical examples and current trends, the presentation will highlight the increasing adoption of Bitcoin in hyperinflationary environments and its potential to provide financial security and preserve purchasing power for individuals and institutions alike.

A good overview on how I got involved into bitcoin and how bitcoin (blockchain) tech literally saved my life. The fist case in the world where blockchain technology solved a major crime. 2 corrupt federal agents would still be doing their jobs today hadn't been for bitcoin and its ledger.

Understand the importance of self custody as bitcoin moves towards mass adoption

This self-custody workshop is an opportunity to enhance your understanding and skills.
Security and privacy matter and this is why we will discuss key basics and highlight pros and cons.

My presentation explains how financial planners and advisors can help clients adopt Bitcoin by educating them on its benefits, risks, and security measures, while assessing their clients' financial goals and risk tolerance to determine appropriate portfolio allocation. Clients expect their advisors to assist with technical questions and tax implications, integrating Bitcoin into a broader financial strategy.

My talk will outline the opportunities and challenges of building a brick-and-mortar business in El Salvador using Bitcoin. Our mission statement is, "Create a lasting, positive impact on our local community and the guests that stay with us." I will start with a brief introduction about myself and my Bitcoin journey. Incidentally, I was orange-pilled at this very event last year. I will discuss planning, cost of construction, community involvement, managing revenue and expenses, and our target market, all through a Bitcoin lens. Note: I am very much learning on the go here, so any advice or insights from the audience would be appreciated!

This talk will examine the properties that Bitcoin shares with other forms of money that have been accepted throughout recent human history. The focus will be on understanding the trade-offs made by different forms of money and what implications that might have in the long term for Bitcoin adoption.

Join authors Deanna Heikkinen and Joel Marquez for an engaging conversation about their book "Shells to Satoshi: The Story of Money & The Rise of Bitcoin" as they unpack the fascinating journey of money through human history. From seashells to gold coins to Bitcoin, they'll explore how societies have reinvented money to meet their needs - and how those in power have often corrupted it. Drawing from Dr. Heikkinen's background in history and anthropology and her co-author Joel Marquez's tech expertise and philosophical insights, they'll connect the dots between ancient monetary systems and today's financial challenges. The authors will share insights about Bitcoin's place in monetary history as a technological breakthrough that addresses problems as old as money itself. Whether you're a longtime Bitcoiner or new to the journey, this casual fireside chat will offer fresh perspectives on money's past and future, with plenty of time for audience questions and discussion.

"To dust you will return." What about your stack?

Bitcoiners who want to build generational wealth need to think beyond mere custody. The bigger your stack gets, the more you need to consider law, residency, tax, finances, estate planning, governance, family dynamics, strategy, and more. Planning can be overwhelming. But when done well, it sets you free to leverage your wealth for the good of you and your family, your community, and culture.

This presentation explores (1) crucial considerations for protecting your wealth and (2) the unique possibility that Bitcoin offers for building and renewing families, institutions, and culture. It is delivered by an accountant and a lawyer with experience in private client services, philanthropy, and Bitcoin advisory.

The tools and tricks you need to increase your reach and impact online and offline.

Experts Q&A Leon Siegmund, Luke Mikic, Brandon Keys, Jack Sweeney and Christopher Wedick

Independent bitcoin education is important for the obvious reason that it leads to bitcoin adoption, but there are less obvious but more profound second and third order effects.

Talk about how bitcoin mining and bitcoin can help make energy markets more efficient

This work is the product of a collaboration among Bitcoiner artists, launched two years ago at Adopting Bitcoin, for the purpose of creating a Rock Opera monumentalizing the origin of Satoshi in a way that honors the mystery and touches people's hearts.

The goal is to inspire a journey of self-sovereignty through a work of art that can be both celebrated by Bitcoiners and appreciated by muggles.

This version is a milestone: twelve original songs with genuine physical art; sung by AI. The ultimate form will be a version with original human music, animation, and a stage performance.

Bitcoin mining is a powerful tool for enhancing modern energy systems. With the flexibility of Proof-of-Work mining, Bitcoin miners can balance electricity grids, absorb surplus energy, and drive the development of energy infrastructure. Their ability to adjust energy consumption in real-time makes them ideal partners for grid operators, while also unlocking economic value from underutilized energy sources.

With the rise in renewable energy and electricity demand, utilities need innovative ways to manage grid stability. OSED offers a modular EDGE DERMS platform that leverages customer assets—like electric vehicles and batteries—to provide grid flexibility. By integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network using LNBits, OSED enables real-time rewards in Bitcoin for users who adjust their energy usage. The platform employs open-source tools and supports advanced functions like load coordination and peer-to-peer energy trading. This talk will demonstrate how OSED orchestrates customer assets and incentivizes flexibility, paving the way for more resilient and dynamic energy systems.

Bitcoin is key to building an abundant energy future.

This presentation highlights my organization's work in El Salvador, utilizing Bitcoin to drive impact in business, education, and philanthropy. Since moving to San Salvador in 2023, Methodos Capital has collaborated with private equity, educational leaders, and philanthropic organizations to leverage Bitcoin’s benefits for sustainable growth and community support. Key projects include Bitcoin-backed endowments, renewable energy initiatives, and educational resources that empower business leaders. This session demonstrates Bitcoin’s role as a tool for scalable solutions across multiple sectors in El Salvador.

How to contribute, collaborate, and create on bitcoin.

South Africa has always been ahead of the curve with Bitcoin adoption. We Orange Pilled the second largest retailer on the continent to accept Bitcoin at their point of sale at thousands of locations nationwide. But this is only the start, and we need the community's help to build strong, local circular economies.

From idea to shipping orders: the journey of a young startup building open hardware for bitcoiners

With the recent announcement of El Salvador adopting nuclear power it creates a unique opportunity to explore what the future of nuclear power looks like on a Bitcoin Standard. Bitcoin mining is going to revolutionize the economic case for building new nuclear assets big and small, anywhere in the world, that part is obvious to anybody familiar with the power consumption properties of Bitcoin mining. What comes next is even more fascinating. A guaranteed power consumer ensures that enough power for the future can be commissioned in the present with minimal underutilization risks, opening up deployment scenarios that would have been inconceivable. New software allows utilities to be compensated in real-time, and others under development would allow utilities to use lightning payments as part of power conservation programs. As generators begin to earn in Bitcoin, they then have the choice of selling it, hodling it, or putting it to work in countless novel ways in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

More Canadians than ever are considering leaving Canada. From legal and tax consequences to family and logistical considerations, lots goes in to planning a move. And once you’ve left, you’re not home free. Exit tax, registered accounts, visits home, assets in Canada, wills and estate planning, health, life and other insurance, and the possibility of returning are all issues to be addressed. The workshop will discuss considerations for those entertaining leaving, planning a move, and expats who are already abroad.

The act of exchange between two parties is fundamental to life.

I argue that understanding the value of exchange is essential to grasp the monumental impact that Bitcoin will have on the future of the human species. I use Austrian Economics as a theoretical framework to navigate this topic.

"The Value of Exchange" is a talk that explores how exchange drives our evolution over time and how it is a core principle in all major cultures, religions, and societies. It shows that exchange transcends the material and extends beyond time.

Learn how to build a betting app for your friends with DLC Dev Kit.

China has tried to ban Bitcoin so many times it's become a meme. Roger Huang, author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin and a Forbes contributor, explains why Nostr and Bitcoin still thrive.

L402 is an open protocol that combines the power of HTTP and the Lightning Network to enable services to paywall access to their resources.

Developed by Lightning Labs, this protocol provides instant, low-cost, machine-friendly payments for the internet.

We will also discuss real-world use cases and the potential impact of L402 on the future of online monetization.

Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system designed as a decentralized form of money devoid of central banking control. Satoshi's message in the Genesis Block clearly articulated this vision. However, Bitcoin's adoption as a functional currency remains limited, and its potential to enable freedom for everyday people has not been realized. The paper examines the challenges and prospects in engaging key stakeholders to unlock Bitcoin's true purpose and full potential. The current landscape shows a gap between Bitcoin's promise and its practical use. There is a lack of cognition among the media, academia, business, and retail. Bridging the gap requires greater awareness and collaboration with these players to shape public perception and drive acceptance. Also, devising alternative systems and communities is vital to proving Bitcoin's usable benefits. Initiatives like Bitcoin circular economies show how localized ecosystems can thrive using Bitcoin.

Targeted to foreign investors: a how to guide to establish and run your business in El Salvador

Kent Halliburton, CEO and Co-Founder of Sazmining, explores the transformative role of Bitcoin mining in securing financial sovereignty and shaping a truly decentralized future. Learn why mining should be viewed as a Satoshi Acquisition Strategy, the importance of Wild Sats, and how innovation and sustainability pave the way for Mining Technology 2.0.

Bitcoin needs a safe harbor.
As the Bitcoin ecosystem matures, regulation and legal frameworks take relevance for business and individuals. El Salvador is the most advanced landscape to deploy Bitcoin economics. The level of maturity and consolidation of business models in Bitcoin requires special attention from both, lawyers and regulators; so, what are the key elements needed to design a regulatory landscape in favor of Bitcoin?

In this talk, we'll explore key elements to consider around designing legal frameworks for Bitcoin. Right to self-custody, freedom for use and financial sovereign agents are a couple of ideas to be covered. We'll also explore why El Salvador is a safe harbor for setting up Bitcoin treasuries at corporate structures and how to do it.

Join Justin Carter to learn how to add a double-sided ledger to any application that deals with movement of financial assets. We will get an overview of Cala, a feature rich, open source ledger that can be embedded or run as a stand alone server.

A demo of statechains, with an explanation of how they work, along with a new proposal for fixing their two main problems with a bitcoin-enforced insurance contract

On September 7, 2021, El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender. This status is under threat from organizations seeking to revoke it, alongside potential regulatory misunderstandings that could stifle innovation. To counter this, we must create open environments for discussing Bitcoin's capabilities, emphasizing that its adoption serves the greater good. Collaboration among lawyers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers is essential for Bitcoin's survival and fostering innovation. While some jurisdictions attract talent without facing the same regulatory pressures as El Salvador, the spirit of Bitcoin promotes a world of free transactions for all, regardless of beliefs. Regulators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs must work together to address concerns and find compromises that benefit Bitcoin users in El Salvador. This dialogue will highlight both the challenges and opportunities in the evolving regulatory landscape.

At PlanB, we aim to provide the necessary tools for bitcoin educators around the world to succeed on their journey to orange pill the world.

Bitcoin layer twos and sidechains have dominated airwaves but few projects are designed to meaningfully benefit Bitcoin mainchain. After years of R&D, my team has designed Anduro, a multi-sidechain platform, to support Bitcoin Proof-of-Work while avoiding cannibalization of mainchain Bitcoin activity. We are now rolling out a variety of app pilots that solve real world problems in the real estate, hospitality, entertainment, payments, and commodities industries. We are redefining the future of Bitcoin adoption.

Training the next generation of Bitcoin Talents in El Salvador and showing to a generation of Salvadoreños that anything is possible!

Decentralized Marketing stimulates a circular Bitcoin economy by distributing Satoshi rewards to those who contribute to their favorite projects.

Workshop focused on Liana, a miniscript-enabled Bitcoin wallet. Delve into its unique features and security model. Understand the benefits of using a miniscript-enabled wallet and the design trade-offs that come with self-custody.

Bitcoin is for anyone/everyone. But if you spend any significant amount of time on social media, you could be mistaken for thinking otherwise. What are some of the problems caused by political tribalism, and how can we address them?

A brief introduction to BDK (BitcoinDevKit), a powerful library to integrate Bitcoin into your products

Increase of Bitcoin Tourism in El Salvador:

• Adoption of Bitcoin as a Legal Currency
• Tourism Growth
• Impact on the Local Bitcoin Economy
• Solution to Current Needs

How Nostr is evolving into the medium for mass adoption of Bitcoin, particularly in its use as an actual monetary instrument rather than a store of value and the opportunities that provides.

Abstract on the Views of Money, Small Business, and Bitcoin
1. The Fundamental Role of Money in Trade: Money exists primarily to facilitate trade by solving the "coincidence of wants" problem. In a barter system, trading items like chickens for homes or apples for steak is inefficient due to mismatched values, differing shelf lives, and spoilage risks. Money simplifies this process by providing a universally accepted medium of exchange, allowing for more efficient and scalable trade. Bitcoin, as a form of money, extends this utility into the digital realm, offering a decentralized and secure method for facilitating trade on a global scale.

1. Boomer Retirements and Market Opportunities: As approximately 10,000 baby boomers retire daily, many of their small and medium-sized businesses will not find buyers, leading to significant market gaps. This scenario presents two key opportunities:

Acquisition: Acquiring an existing business is a strategic way to build wealth, capitalizing on est

Veterans of the forever wars are embracing the mission of Bitcoin adoption. OPERATION BITCOIN is on a mission to introduce, educate, equip and motivate military veterans to lead the world into the Bitcoin future.

Bitcoin muchas veces es pensado como una tecnología selectiva donde solo jóvenes y adultos con alto conocimiento tecnológico puede usarlo, pero actualmente estoy trabajando con niños desde 5 años en adelante que reciben clases de bitcoin y estan usándolo mucho, eso sucede en mi trabajo en Isla la Pirraya y tambien estoy haciendo esto en otras comunidades. Soy Maestro de Mi primer Bitcoin y además soy pastor y teologo que he logrado conectar Bitcoin con buenos valores. Antes era un opositor de Bitcoin pero hoy quiero anunciarlo a todo el. Mundo.

OCEAN set out on a journey in late 2023 to decentralize Bitcoin mining at the pool level. Now, less than 12 months in, the company's flagship product is changing Bitcoin in real time - DATUM: Decentralized Alternative Templates for Universal Mining.

In this presentation, Jason Sellers shares the story behind two essential guides for Bitcoin and Nostr beginners: "21 Questions: A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin" and its upcoming companion, "21 Questions: A Beginner's Guide to Nostr". These books simplify the journey down the Bitcoin and Nostr rabbit holes by answering top questions with insights from well-known contributors. Jason will also discuss how the project evolved from a YouTube video concept into printed books, and how these guides make orange-pilling and purple-pilling easier than ever.

Soy un Joven de 20 años que aprendió sobre Bitcoin a los 18 años gracias a Mi Primer Bitcoin.
actualmente enseño sobre Bitcoin a estudiantes de escuelas publicas, Maestros y equipo del Ministerio de educación de El Salvador, además de dar clases en lineal a personas de diferentes países.

In the Annonymal presentation we will talk about the fusion of the rebellious spirit of Heavy Metal with the revolutionary ideals of Bitcoin. We will say about how metal is perfect for becoming the soundtrack for financial freedom, bringing together a unique community and newcomers to BTC. We will break the silence, shred the status quo, and celebrate the decentralized future—one riff at a time, spreading the word of Satoshi through our music.

La Casa de Satoshi CDMX is a collaborative space in Mexico City dedicated to fostering Bitcoin adoption and education. By offering workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities, the initiative aims to empower individuals and communities to leverage Bitcoin for financial freedom and economic empowerment. Through knowledge sharing and hands-on experience, La Casa de Satoshi seeks to inspire attendees to replicate its success in their own communities, contributing to the global growth and adoption of Bitcoin.

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Who hasn't read or heard the argument "You can't buy coffee with Bitcoin!" It's such an outdated cliche, but as of today it's something most people around the world still believe. Bitcoin helped us as a small coffee stand in a Salvadoran strip mall reach a worldwide audience and break a 150+ year old paradigm that producing countries can only export green coffee.

How to run a BTCPayserver for fun and profit

I've travelled to 19 countries over the past 3 years living on a Bitcoin standard, and this experience has helped me write my second book: The Digital Renaissance Man

Sharing our experience and insights on what helped Bitcoin Berlin establish the largest circular economy in El Salvador.

How to change the World, independently but also together.

In this panel discussion we explore the topic Open Source Bitcoin Education for the World with project leads and teachers from Zambia (Bitcoin Victoria Falls), Honduras (AmityAge), South Africa (Bitcoin Ekasi) and Bitcoin Indonesia (Indonesia). They explain how they bring the My First Bitcoin Diploma to their local communities, unite in the so-called Node Network, and are all teaching from the same open source resources.

Contaré mi experiencia como Educador Bitcoin en 2024 liderando el proyecto Node Nation, un proyecto que enseña aspectos técnicos de Bitcoin a estudiantes de Bachillerato en Escuelas Públicas de El Salvador. Además lanzaré el curriculum 2025 como un proyecto de código libre para Educadores Bitcoin.

SimpleProof.com is hard at work to deploy it's Immutable Proof service in the USA's november 2024 election. Who will be the first county in the USA to protect its election with Bitcoin?

The panel will highlight Plan B Network's global efforts to globalize Bitcoin education. We'll discuss how the platform centralizes educational resources to enable the decentralized spread of Bitcoin knowledge worldwide. The platform is open-source, multilingual, and community-driven, allowing contributors to expand its offerings via GitHub, making it a vital tool for empowering communities around the world.

Since Bitcoin is a noncash generating asset with big swings in price, having the ability to get liquidity in fiat against your Bitcoin, without having to sell, is a must feature for the apex asset in the world.

As more fiat investor discover that this is the new T-bill of our era, interest rates will only go down and loans collateralized in Bitcoin will be the cheapest in the market.

Come and learn about the caveats of using the power of leverage and the impact these tools are having in the market.

Evangelism 2.0 - a recap of Learning Bitcoin

Educational specialist and Bull Bitcoin's in-house Evangelist, Pablo will walk through a pedagogical review of Bitcoin Adoption, focussing on challenges and solutions for the next wave of adoption.

Using experience gathered at the Learning Bitcoin event in September 2024, we will dive in to the future of Bitcoin Education.

Despite being legal tender in El Salvador since 2021, Bitcoin is not much used as a medium of exchange. Why is that and what needs to be done?

I’m representing Airbtc. we are exactly like Airbnb but for bitcoin only. Guests can expect a high-level of service for the bitcoin community. Our site is recently live and are looking for hosts and guests alike to utilize our services. We would like to bring our line of business to these bitcoin centric guests that you will have at adopting bitcoin 2024.

Aumento del Turismo Bitcoin en El Salvador:

• Adopción del Bitcoin como moneda legal
• Crecimiento del turismo
• Impacto en la economía Bitcoin local
• Solución a las necesidades actuales

Self-custody is a fundamental principle when dealing with Bitcoin, and hardware wallets have become established as the most popular solution to secure coins while (somewhat) maintaining their accessibility. Thus it is important to highlight common pitfalls that erode the security of the setup, or increase the risk of losing the funds by accident.

Instead of talking about theory only, creating a real setup with a BitBox02 hardware wallet will give workshop participants a better grasp on how general important self-custody best practices can be implemented in the real world.

Taking back control of your Health Identity and Information with NOSTR

NextBlock is a new social media company with the mission to discover the value of attention. Powered by Bitcoin and Nostr, NextBlock enables its citizens to opt into the Attention Marketplace to price and sell 60 seconds of their attention to advertisers.

Bitcoin oriente nace después de 3 años de un salvadoreño para empoderar a los salvadoreños en la educación financiera en bitcoin y las nuevas tecnologías. Relataremos cómo ve más del 90% de salvadoreños la adopción de bitcoin en el país.

LightingPiggy is an electronic cash piggy bank for children, that accepts bitcoin sent over lightning while displaying the amount saved in satoshis.

Our vision is to make sats the savings’ standard for every child, while creating an educational platform to inspire future generations, not only to save in satoshis, but also to learn to code and build in a free and open source way.

My journey through the Crypto Casino. From mastering Technical Analysis to betting on the losers due to bad luck. And finally the light at the end of the tunnel.

The World First Bitcoin Post Office

OPAGO delivers simple yet powerful non-custodial solutions for in-store businesses and commerce, enabling quick acceptance of Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network.

CBDC is a digital control system and a modern enslavement system all in one, with a global rollout fast approaching.

Evelyn, Edgar and Patricia in Spanish will speak about their first hand experience on how Bitcoin coming to Berlin, has given them chances to learn english, incorporate bitcoin into their business, grow and foster a community of Bitcoiners, build a Bitcoin Center and envision the future of one of the most prominent circular economies globally.

What is a multi-signature wallet? How do you create one? What combinations of necessary (co-)signers are possible? In this workshop, you will create a 2-of-3 multi-signature wallet together in teams of three. Each of you can receive Bitcoin on this wallet. To send, one of the group members creates a transaction and signs it, as with a single-signature wallet. Another member of the group also signs this transaction as a co-signer and sends it to the mempool. Step by step, everyone is ultimately able to use a multi-signature wallet. I will also briefly discuss the problems and risks involved. BYOD: Bring your smartphone or laptop to actively participate.

The Miners4Kids project by AmityAge Academy aims to provide a hands-on experience to the youth of Roatán by directly rewarding them with Bitcoin for their learning efforts. This way kids can start buying, selling, and stacking sats.

Does bitcoin obsolete banks? Or is bitcoin for bankers, too? Drawing from four years building bitcoin banking infrastructure, Nicolas Burtey will shed light on how banking and bitcoin have evolved to date, how compatible they are today, and what happens next.

**This is a panel meant to be 100% in Spanish
This panel brings together three passionate Bitcoin educators who have dedicated their lives to empowering others through financial education

What are CBDCs, are they with us in a room right now? Are they dangerous? What can we and should we do about it?

Prior to founding Azteco, Akin ran a critically-acclaimed independent music publisher, Irdial, for more than 20 years.

In this panel, Akin will interview technologists, educators, and business leaders who are actively driving consumer adoption of bitcoin.

Sit down with The Bitcoin Hardware Store - we'll answer your questions and show you how to initialize your first Bitcoin Miner (Bitaxe).

Thinking about moving to LatAm? Join this talk to learn why Bitcoiners are making the move, the pros and cons, the top destinations, and why this trend is set to keep growing, according to Gustavo.

In this panel, Jan Wüstenfeld and Toni Gress will present the latest findings from their research group, which includes PhD candidates and professors from various universities. Their research provides robust and scientifically sound evidence that the carbon-equivalent footprint of Bitcoin is significantly overestimated in existing models, such as those by DeVries and Cambridge, by at least double. Furthermore, we identify a clear trend towards a net zero footprint for the Bitcoin mining network in the coming years. This is driven by the increasing share of renewable energy in mining and the adoption of methane mitigation-based Bitcoin mining practices. Join us to explore these groundbreaking insights and their implications for the future of Bitcoin and the environment.

What country has the most Bitcoin Circular Economies? What percentage of these communities are unbanked? What industries are the most common for Bitcoin merchants and what tool is most widely use among them? Find out in this 30 minute presentation on data from Bitcoin Circular Economies and merchants accepting Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is more than a financial tool; it represents a state of consciousness integrating diverse practices to support human liberation. Reimagined as Prometheus, Bitcoin is a force challenging centralized control and empowering autonomy. Through Greek mythology, evolutionary astrology (a language of numbers, harmonics, and planetary cycles interpreted through myth), the presentation explores Bitcoin's alignment with the archetypes of Aquarius/Uranus/Prometheus, symbols of disruption, awakening, and enlightenment. Contrary to Michael Saylor's view, which likens Satoshi Nakamoto to Prometheus and Bitcoin to the stolen fire, this keynote suggests Bitcoin itself is the Promethean fire within all humans, transforming society and guiding us from economic oppression to self-sovereignty. Prometheus, as a Titan on Earth, aligns more closely with humanity than the gods of Olympus, while Satoshi remains in a more distant, almost mythical realm.

Join us for a bilingual hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create the most affordable hardware wallet available—Satochip. This cutting-edge solution is designed for securely storing and managing Bitcoin, using an NFC-powered chip card that follows advanced protocols like BIP32 and BIP39. The Satochip hardware wallet can be built for as little as $3 per unit when purchased in bulk, making it a highly cost-effective option for financial sovereignty.

In addition to building the Satochip wallet, participants will also have the opportunity to explore the Seedkeeper, A secure seed phrase and password manager, and the Satodime, A bearer Bitcoin card for exchanging Bitcoin like cash.

Attendees will be guided step by step through the process, and by the end of the workshop, they will have created one of the personalized, tamper-resistant hardware devices. This workshop is ideal for those seeking practical, low-cost solutions for secure Bitcoin management.

In this workshop we will learn how we can use no code tools and ai to build and design websites and little apps without having to write a single line of code. Needless to say that this workshop is very beginner friendly. But perhaps also a PRO-grammer could learn a thing or two. We'll figure out what to build on the spot together with the participants and then get going so bring your laptops kidz, we're going on a ride!

With Bitcoin Indonesia, we have embarked on an incredible journey to support the people of Indonesia despite the 2018 ban by the Central Bank. Our mission is to make Bitcoin accessible and understandable to the 280 million Indonesians, giving them the tools for financial freedom and supporting their human rights. In my talk, I will share the story of how we grew the local Bitcoin community to over 20 monthly meetups, opened Bitcoin House Bali, and developed a closed-loop-system to overcome legal challenges and promote economic empowerment.

In this talk we introduce NWC & what issues it solves. We believe apps should not have embedded wallets/nodes but rather connect to one wallet, and that apps should support connecting to many types of wallets. We Compare NWC with other similar technologies and alternatives, and explore real-life usage of NWC and apps that switched to use NWC instead of custodying user funds.

We also cover Alby's journey - How Alby hit a turning point and chose self-sovereignty, how NWC enabled Alby to build Alby Hub, and how NWC allows all of Alby’s amazing features to work both custodially and self-custodially, seamlessly, and what amazing future possibilties there are with Alby Hub.

A hands-on Specter-DIY workshop, where Cypherpunks craft their Bitcoin Hardware Wallets. Dive into the world of this DIY air-gapped wallet, exploring its QR code communication, security model, and design trade-offs. We'll navigate Bitcoin testnet transactions, harness the simulator, and delve into key security features like anti-phishing, PIN, and SC integrations. By the session's end, grasp the robustness of DIY wallets and the nuances of secure self-custody.

Could a small country in Africa be the next bitcoin country? Like El Salvador, Malawi is a small, densely populated and mostly unheard of agricultural nation. It is also one of the world’s poorest nations and, with an election next year, is in desperate need of ‘New Ideas’. Bitcoin Boma was founded to educate on and advocate for bitcoin in a country where the currency can be devalued by 44% overnight, savings interest rates are capped at 4% and dollars are scarce and highly regulated.

I have lived there for the past ten years and founded a business to help companies succeed in this challenging environment. In this talk, I will share my experiences of this beautiful and peaceful country and my realisation that the donors who pump in billions of funding miss the underlying cause of the poverty trap - fiat money. Through Bitcoin Boma our aim is for bitcoin to fix this and for Malawi to be an example to the rest of Africa as El Salvador is to Latin America.

Hodl used to mean not day trading, now it means not spending. Bitcoin needs novel use cases to incentivize spending. Speculation, via prediction markets, can provide a new incentive for no-coiners to adopt and spend Bitcoin over Lightning, and can provide a positive benefit for everyone in the form of forecasting of the future.

After NFTs and memecoins, tokenization of real-word assets is the latest hype. Unfortunately, this usually means that centralized solutions put some useless, inefficient Blockchain on top for marketing and to bluff regulators. A new protocol for Bitcoin, RGB, allows for a really decentralized approach to Bitcoin-native digital assets. For the first time, an innovative method and tech stack – DEEDsats – built on RGB and nostr, will be be presented to the public, followed by a big and surprising announcement for El Salvador.

A conversation between VanEck’s Matthew Sigel, and Jefferies Chief Strategist Chris Wood

Join Pierre Rochard, Mark Artymko, and Kent Halliburton, moderated by Emzy, for a discussion on Bitcoin mining (de)centralization. The panel will examine how centralization (proxy pools) impacts Bitcoin’s security, decentralization, and future growth, while exploring challenges and potential solutions to maintaining a resilient, decentralized mining ecosystem.

We dive into the bitcoin journey (from pre bitcoin maximalist to bitcoin maximalist) and then venture down what might be a surprising path - that bitcoin maximalism leads you to become a follower of Jesus!

We also explore the biblical commands of money and how they do/do not fit into a hyperbitcoinized world.

Brindar a los participantes una comprensión básica de BTCPayServer y cómo configurarlo para aceptar pagos en Bitcoin.

Agenda del Workshop (30 minutos):

Introducción a BTCPayServer (5 minutos)

Breve explicación de qué es BTCPayServer.
Ventajas de utilizar BTCPayServer para aceptar pagos en Bitcoin.
Requisitos y Preparativos Iniciales (5 minutos)

Hardware y software necesarios para la instalación.
Configuraciones básicas previas a la instalación.
Proceso rápido de instalación de BTCPayServer en un entorno de prueba.
Configuración inicial del servidor y creación de una billetera.
Cómo crear facturas y procesar pagos con BTCPayServer.
Integración con plataformas de comercio electrónico

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His insider perspective has allowed him to see how governments are being coerced by unelected global standard-setting bodies., how governments are slowly losing the ability to decide what is best for their population and how the very concept of "government" is gradually centralizing away from you, the citizen. Fed up by what he sees around him every day, he decided to blow the whistle on some alarming trends you should be made aware of.

OpnState will discuss what he sees, how governments are being coerced, and what you can do about it.

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TBD

Nostr is simple yet powerful protocol for creating and relaying cryptographically secure message.
One of the most important features of the data structure used in a Nostr Note is the ability for it to self-validate
both the content and the author of the message. This allows for data structures to be relayed and stored without
relying on a centralized server for validation and authorization of data.

If used in conjunction with a local-first architecture, Nostr can allow users to retain control of their data,
and expose only the fragments of data that they wish to share with others, as well as the ability to store and backup the data
in a distributed fashion.

Investing in Bitcoin Cities

In this talk, we imagine what life will be like post-hyperbitcoinization, when Bitcoin is not just an asset but the dominant form of money in society. The theoretical leap to a world built on Bitcoin reveals a radically different structure for industries, governance, and daily life. By exploring a single day in the life of a citizen in "Lightning City," we can consider the transformative implications of hyperbitcoinization across key sectors like energy, transportation, agriculture, supply chain, healthcare, education, media, and security.

This future is not just a vision of financial independence, but an exploration of how Bitcoin’s decentralized infrastructure can transform every facet of modern life. Post-hyperbitcoinization, the world will be built on trustless systems, permissionless transactions, and decentralized governance, creating a world of transparency, privacy, and autonomy.

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