Software developer from El Salvador focused on building open source applications and protocols. Co-founder of illuminodes, a Salvadorian technology initiative building on open-source technologies like Nostr and Bitcoin.

A Digital Scientist in love with Technology now a pleb in love with the revolution happening before our eyes here in Bitcoin Country. After studying a Masters Degree in Digital Media at the London Metropolitan University I started working in the Gaming Industry in London, England.
Many moons later, I returned to El Salvador which gave me the opportunity to be part of the first CUBO+ Devs Generation program. As a graduate I have a goal: hyperbitcoinization.

Adam Cowperthwait is the Co-Founder of Bitcoin Victoria Falls and Founder of Bitcoin Montserrat. After visiting El Zonte in 2022, he was inspired by the Bitcoin Beach project and Ramon Martinez to go out in the world and start his own Bitcoin Circular Economy. He credits persistence and the team at Mi Primer Bitcoin / My First Bitcoin to his initial success. He also wants to thank Humphrey Simwinga, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Victoria Falls for all of his hardwork and dedication to the project.

Adam is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. Adam is a Rotarian, with active global initiatives in healthcare and financial literacy. Adam believes that bitcoin is the single most important technological innovation of our time and the ultimate tool for self-sovereignty

Adam is a husband, father of four and a bitcoin entrepreneur with a mission to enable independence. Since founding Bitcoin Well in 2013, Adam has made it easy to buy, sell and use bitcoin both online in the bitcoin-only portal, and in person at Bitcoin ATMs across Canada. Today, Bitcoin Well is a publicly traded organization (BTCW) and is one of the largest bitcoin companies in the country... And it's just getting started!

Born Afrikanus Kofi Akosah Adusei, he goes by his pen name, Frisco d'Anconia. He's a seasoned communications expert and a passionate advocate for decentralization. Frisco discovered Bitcoin while raising funds for a Libertarian conference for African students in 2011, marking a turning point that shaped his professional and personal trajectory. As a Libertarian Anarchist, he embraces Bitcoin to achieve freedom from State interference and restrictions. Frisco has made significant contributions to the ecosystem, writing for prominent news outlets such as Cointelegraph, CryptoCoinsNews, Bitcoin.com, Coins News Extra, Bitcoin Chaser, News BTC, etc. His expertise extends beyond journalism, having led content and communications efforts for several projects. His work is informed by his deep-seated passion for decentralization, transparency, censorship resistance, and compelling storytelling. Living a nomadic lifestyle since 2016, Frisco has traveled across 33 African countries, promoting Bitcoin, speaking at various events, and engaging with diverse communities. His extensive experience as a mainstream journalist allows him to explain complex issues to a broad audience effectively. He has no personal bank account and lives solely on digital assets.

President of Paravida Healthcare Escalon. Aixa has been involved in every aspect of hospital management since childhood as it has been a family business since 1981. Aixa's adventurous spirit has led her to be a worldwide recognized athlete, holding a world record in an ultra-triathlon event for over 3 years. As a believer of human empowerment, self sovereignly and innovation, implementing the SALUD protocol is an obvious and logical step for her hospital.

Head of Global Expansion at Plan B Network, Ajelex is actively involved in various projects in El Salvador and worldwide. In addition to mentoring for the educational initiative Cubo+, Ajelex co-founded the Bringing Bitcoin with Francis Mars, the creator of Chainduel.

Akin Fernandez is the Founder and CEO of Azteco, the leading provider of bitcoin vouchers. Akin is an internationally respected pioneer and authority on the use of bitcoin for consumer spending, saving, and sending. He has written extensively about many of the major developments in bitcoin and its adoption by everyday people.

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.

Alberto Manzaneque
Chief Technology Officer, 40Acres

Software engineer from Spain with over 20 years of experience, and current CTO of 40Acres, an El Salvador company pioneering adaptation of Bitcoin as legal tender.

Former employee of Kraken, Alberto has been involved in bitcoin development since 2018 and lightning development since 2022.

Alejandra studied international business at the University of Texas, and later modern psychology and Buddhism at Princeton University. Her third major was acting in Mexico City. Something that fills her with satisfaction is providing assistance to others and participating in the task of promoting their growth and knowledge, which is why she decided to be a Bitcoin ambassador in her country and also promote food independence. She started to be self-sufficient in her food when her father got cancer of the pancreas. That is why one of her life missions is to educate people to be self-sufficient in their economy and food.

Soy Alejandro Galán de la ciudad de San Miguel al oriente de El Salvador, trabajé con la organización Mi Primer Bitcoin desde el 2022 llevando y liderando educación por todo el país en generando un impacto positivo en la adopción de bitcoin, en el 2024 decidí lanzar Bitcoin Oriente en los 4 departamentos del oriente para seguir trabajando por la educación y adopción de bitcoin, como fundador de bitcoin oriente nuestro enfoque es llegar al máximo número de salvadoreños en los 4 departamentos San Miguel, Usulután, la unión y morazán y estaría encantado compartir mi experiencia y nuestro proyecto a toda la comunidad bitcoiner.

Alekos is a software engineer and entrepreneur working in the bitcoin space since 2017. He was the original creator of BDK and he is now CEO and Head of Engineering at TwentyTwo Devices

Author and Entrepreneur.

Aleksandar is the Author of the best selling “UnCommunist Manifesto” and the "Bushido of Bitcoin”. He is building the Nostr-enabled Social Network for Sovereign Individuals: Satlantis.io

Previously, he launched the world’s first Bitcoin-only savings app: Amber, and open sourced The Spirit of Satoshi, a Bitcoin-centric LLM.

I spent a lot of time working with and thinking about Bitcoin over the last decade. I'm especially interested in the philosophical and political implications of digital respresentations of credit and value.

Alex Voss has extensive background in finance and economics, having worked on corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry. Prior to this role, he also worked in asset management with Ariel Investments, where he invested in deep-value stocks.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Notre Dame and with Honors from the University of Chicago and received a Master of Arts in Austrian Economics from the Mises Institute.

Mr. Voss has written and spoken extensively on Bitcoin, Austrian Economics and Free Cities around the US and globally and has written the book Strategies for Liberty: Free Cities and Bitcoin.

Andreas Kohl is a self-taught former accountant, public policy analyst, and prize-winning Austrian Economist, recognised for writing about Liechtenstein’s unique political model. He launched his first Bitcoin start-up in 2013, introduced the Princely Family of Liechtenstein to Bitcoin in 2014, and has also since joined the first wave of Bitcoiners in El Salvador.

Andre Haynes is a specialist in big data and AI, with over a decade of experience in machine learning and data-driven insights with a focus on leveraging advanced analytics in the digital asset sector. Andre is the CEO of Merkle Hedge of companies whose B2B products span the digital asset data, exchange and trading infrastructure. He has been interested in bitcoin since 2012.

André Loja is a native Madeiran, father of four, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the F.R.E.E. Madeira initiative - a Bitcoin education organisation and the Conference Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 promoter. He manages a whole bunch of companies on the island, ranging from real estate to running a coworking space.

Andrew (Andrés) is a Salvadoran-Canadian lawyer for social sector organizations. He practices at Outsiders Law, a corporate and tax law firm serving businesses, non-profits, and Bitcoin-related ventures. He is co-founder of Generatio, a professional services network offering Bitcoin family office and advisory services.

Andrew has been a bitcoin advocate since 2014 after recognizing the opportunity to utilize bitcoin as a 24/7 financial settlement protocol in 24/7 electric power markets. Prior to founding Satoshi Energy in 2019, he led the development of software and data science products as a consultant for Fortune 500 energy and financial services companies. He also has a masters degree in electric power markets and engineering. Andrew guides the vision and product at Satoshi Energy, where the team develops projects for utility scale bitcoin data centers and provides a software platform for real time energy accounting, invoicing, and payments.

Annonymal is the first Heavy Metal band to sing about #Bitcoin history, philosophy and goals
https://www.youtube.com/@annonymal

Antonius Gress is a seasoned expert in energy technology with a focus on renewables, system technology, and energy economics. His journey into the Bitcoin space began in 2014 when, as a skeptic, he questioned Bitcoin’s energy consumption. Two years later, in 2016, he had a pivotal realization that reshaped his understanding of the topic. Since then, Antonius has been an active advocate of Bitcoin, particularly exploring its environmental impact.

Ariana is the Chief Operating Officer of the Bitcoin Education Center in Roatan, Honduras, a role that reflects both her deep-rooted local ties and her pioneering spirit. Born and raised on the caribbean island of Roatan, Ariana has a unique connection to her home, which has shaped her journey into the world of Bitcoin and education.

From a young age, Ariana was known for her adventurous and wild spirit and a penchant for challenging the status quo. Her heritage as a descendant of pirates aptly captures her unconventional approach to life and business. Growing up in such a vibrant and historically rich environment, she became the "Bitcoin guinea pig" for her friends and family—experimenting with and advocating for the transformative power of digital currencies long before they became mainstream on the island.
In her role at the Bitcoin Education Center, Ariana leverages her firsthand experience and local knowledge to demystify Bitcoin for the island’s residents and beyond. Her work involves not only educating people about the potential of Bitcoin but also fostering a community that embraces innovation and financial literacy.

Ariana's journey is a testament to her belief in going against the flow and embracing new ideas, much like her pirate ancestors. Her leadership at the Bitcoin Education Center is a continuation of her legacy, blending her deep love for Roatan with a forward-thinking approach to technology and education.

Director of Communications with My First Bitcoin, also working on international expansion of the open source resources through the so-called Node Network. Rooted in El Salvador, our non-profit reached over 30,000 individuals with bitcoin classes already, and we collaborate with the Ministry of Education to bring Bitcoin Education to every single school in the country. Internationally, MPB inspires individual independent educators to duplicate its success, by taking the Bitcoin Diploma and join the grassroot Node Network, consisting of over 50 projects from 25+ countries.

CTO at Musqet (https://musqet.tech/) and independent Bitcoin consultant; but most importantly, Dad to two amazing Bitcoin kids. Thinking a lot about how to make the world a better place for them.

Benny is an OpenSats grant recipient building DLC Dev Kit, an application toolkit for building financial contracts. Benny's previous roles includes Lightning Network infrastructure, Lightning accounting software, and a protocol for financial contracts on Lightning. Benny spends his free time playing hockey, watching Cleveland sports, and coding side projects.

Bobby grew up across the Southeast and Northern Colorado regions. He graduated with a degree in Marketing from the University of West Florida. Bobby has a 26+ year sales and market background and serves as VP of Marketing at Voltage. Prior to joining Voltage, Bobby was an early employee at Marketing 360 where he served as Director of Marketing helping scale the company to a $100million run rate. He is also Co-founder and Board Member of Imprint Digital a Fractional CMO Digital Marketing Agency, and an Advisor for Acropolis Treasury, and an Advisor for Oshi.

Brandon is the founder of Green Candle Investments, a media company that brings Bitcoin and traditional finance content in an easy and digestible manner. He is the host of the State of Bitcoin and Macro Insights podcasts and writer of the Green Candle Newsletter. Brandon has been the MC of the Adopting Bitcoin Conference, Bitcoin Atlantis, and Canadian Bitcoin Conference, moderated panels at Start Up Day at PlebLab in Austin, TX and the Bitcoin Conference 2024 (Nashville) and spoken at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference.

Designer, artist, and Bitcoiner, I was asked to create an event in collaboration with the Adopting Bitcoin conference and Satoshi Rockamoto. I led what then became the Plan B Network Genesis Party by Bringing Bitcoin. A year later, I am pushing this initiative forward and taking it to the next level.

Btcviv is a passionate Bitcoin advocate who elevates Bitcoin companies through marketing and PR. Beyond her professional pursuits, she immerses herself in the philosophy and cultural nuances of Bitcoin.

She is the producer and host of "Life with Bitcoin" - a lifestyle podcast that focuses on personal transformations through the lens of bitcoin, asking the very question of "what is it like to live as a Bitcoiner?"

Vivian is committed to understand and shape the broader narrative of Bitcoin's influence, blending her roles and experiences as a marketer, podcaster, and Bitcoiner.

Co-founder & CEO @ Shopstr

Carel is a South African software engineer who develops products in the digital payments space. He has co-founded companies like SnapScan, Luno and MoneyBadger (formerly CryptoConvert) to help drive mobile Bitcoin commerce adoption in South Africa.

Elections Lead at SimpleProof.com
Lead at DigitalWitness.io

Carlos Miguel Rivas is a Salvadoran attorney and public notary, Co-Founder & Partner of Nodeman, an alternative legal service provider for the bitcoin & digital assets industry.

He collaborates as Founding Board Member of El Salvador Bitcoin Association and El Salvador Fintech Association.

Charlie is focused on building The Natural Investor, focused on understanding the nature of money, capital & investment.

The Natural Investor is principled on helping individuals, businesses and institutions improve their relationship with the money that they own and how they structure it and use it for investment.

Charlie graduated with an honours in Actuarial and Financial Studies and progressed to work as an actuarial consultant for an auditor reviewing large insurance company balance sheets across Europe.

Charlie progressed to sell bitcoin across Europe after a stint in India, using peer to peer platforms and deploying a Bitcoin ATM in Spain while working as a calculations analyst and market reporter for one of the largest life insurers in Europe (+300B Assets).

Charlie now resides in Berlin, El Salvador, landing just after the initiation of the project to help it grow into what is currently ranked as the number one Bitcoin circular economy in the world in terms of density of up to date merchants accepting Bitcoin according to BTCmap.org. Charlie has extensive experience onboarding merchants onto Bitcoin and giving lessons on Austrian Economics and Personal Finance.

Charlie is co-organising Adopting Bitcoin, the high signal Bitcoin conference born in El Salvador.

Ixian Managing Partner, Christian is also fractional General Counsel for Vitalia. With over 11 years of experience in Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking and Financial Law, Law & Economics, and Dispute Resolution. He has advised businesses and organizations in regulation compliance and diverse corporate and commercial matters, mostly financial institutions, biotech enterprises, and entities related to special economic zones and Web3.

He has been related to the development of special economic zones in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, since 2014. Most notably he's been part of the evolution of the financial and medical industries in Próspera ZEDE, Honduras.

Christian also has a background as a public policy consultant, having collaborated with several think-tanks, including Fraser Institute, Friedrich Naumann Foundation, and Fundación Eléutera. An avid participant in ocean restoration whenever he can, scuba diving every other weekend.

Christopher Wedick is the driving force behind MindShift Studios, a revolutionary digital marketing agency that empowers innovators and disruptors to reach the masses with bold, cutting-edge strategies. As a leader and strategist, Christopher has steered MindShift Studios to the forefront of digital marketing, combining creative vision with advanced technology to deliver transformative results for clients across industries. Under his leadership, MindShift Studios has pioneered a holistic approach to marketing, integrating AI, brand-building, and omnipresent digital infrastructure to maximize reach and impact.

Beyond his work with MindShift Studios, Christopher is also a passionate advocate for positive change in Canada, from language fairness and mental health initiatives to the Alberta Prosperity Project's vision of independence. His love for community extends into personal passions, co-founding The E30 Club, a vibrant community for BMW E30 enthusiasts, and curating immersive music experiences at Music By The Sea.

Christopher’s core values—truth, abundance, freedom, and community—define his approach, shaping MindShift Studios as an agency committed to not only client success but also meaningful impact. At the Adopting Bitcoin Conference, he’s eager to share how MindShift Studios’ transformative strategies can empower other businesses and innovators to thrive in a digital-first world, driving forward-thinking change that resonates with audiences everywhere.

Christopher Wood joined Jefferies Ltd as Equity Strategist in May 2019 after being with CLSA since 2002. He has been ranked No. 1 Equity Strategist in the Asia Money polls between 2002-2004 and 2006-2022. In 2005 CLSA withdrew from the poll.

Mr Wood has been publishing since July 1996 his celebrated weekly Greed and Fear research newsletter which has a global readership among investors. Prior to joining CLSA, Mr Wood was ABN AMRO’s Asian Equity Strategist from Nov, 98. Before that he was Peregrine’s Asian Equity Strategist. Before joining Peregrine, Mr Wood was Deutsche Morgan Grenfell’s Emerging Market Equity Strategist based in London for two years specializing in Russia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Prior to entering investment banking Mr Wood spent ten years as a financial journalist for The Economist, including working as the bureau chief in New York and Tokyo. During this time, he was the author of three acclaimed books. His most recent book, “The End of Japan Inc.: And How the New Japan Will Look”, was published in 1994 in the US, Japan and the UK. The book was the successor to his 1992 international bestseller, “The Bubble Economy : Japan’s Economic Collapse”, which was published in Japan, the US, Korea, Taiwan and the UK and predicted Japan’s financial meltdown and subsequent economic collapse. Mr Wood’s first book, “Boom and Bust : The Rise and Fall of World Financial Markets”, published in 1988, described the deflationary trend in the world economy. Prior to joining The Economist, Mr Wood worked for the Far Eastern Economic Review based in Hong Kong.

CK is a Bitcoin podcast host. "All In Bitcoin" is her podcast where she interviews experts in Bitcoin development, privacy, and adoption, all delivered with her unique blend of humor. Each episode brings valuable insights while keeping the conversation lively and engaging.

Nostr: allinbitcoin@primal.net
X: @ck_allinbitcoin

Dammon21 from the EINUNDZWANZIG Hannover Meetup is learning and sharing topics around Bitcoin. He studied Electrical Engineering, did research on Control Systems and is currently an Engineering Project Manager in the Automotive sector. In addition he joined OPAGO as Sales Partner & Brand Ambassador.

I am a Colombian, Swiss, and American professional with a diverse background that provides me with a well-rounded understanding of global cultures. My journey began in filmmaking, where I honed my storytelling skills and produced impactful works, including a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with one of Colombia's most renowned directors. I also created a documentary on gender violence in the communes of Medellín, a narrative broadcast annually on Mother’s Day in Colombia.

Motherhood inspired me to follow my lifelong dream and pivot towards technology, leading me to pursue a degree in Computer Science, graduating with honors from Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals. During my studies, I discovered Bitcoin and became captivated by its potential to revolutionize financial sovereignty. I began my journey in the Bitcoin community by editing videos for Tone Vays, a prominent figure in the space.

Today, I host a technical Bitcoin podcast, exploring the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. My work extends to the Bitcoin Education Network, where I help spread knowledge and foster understanding of Bitcoin’s transformative power. Recently, I spoke at the Unconfiscatable conference in Nashville, sharing my insights on Bitcoin education.

Beyond my work in Bitcoin, I am passionate about soldering and tinkering with electronics, constantly exploring ways to blend technical skills with hands-on creativity. This love for building and experimenting is reflected in the workshops I now host, where I guide others in creating low-cost, secure hardware solutions for managing digital assets, emphasizing accessibility and empowerment, especially for communities in developing countries.

David Bailey has spent more than 25 years working with technology start-ups and scale-ups. He was previously Head of Retail Marketing at Apple (2003-2011) and Vice President of Marketing at Samsung SmartThings (2015-2018). He has also founded several technology start-ups and holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School.

David is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Azteco, the leading provider of bitcoin vouchers. Azteco bitcoin vouchers work like digital gift cards and are available in over 190 countries.

Dax is a web developer, amateur hacker, and a former professional music producer. He started mining in 2012, and ran one of El Salvador’s first lightning nodes. Dax is on a mission to spread Bitcoin adoption throughout his country. He teaches some of the more technical classes on Bitcoin Mining, the Lightning Network, and Node setup and management.

Deanna Heikkinen is a long-time American educator and homeschool advocate whose profound passion for a liberty-minded, classical approach to education has guided her career. With a doctorate degree in education, and masters degrees in both history and anthropology, Deanna has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience with pedagogy and curriculum. Furthermore, her educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of classical education, emphasizing the importance of primary sources, classic literature, and the Great Books. Her approach is not just about imparting knowledge but nurturing free-thinking individuals who appreciate the intellectual heritage of humanity.

Deanna is author of the 2024 book, "The Story of Money: From Shells to Satoshi," which takes an historical and anthropological approach to looking at how money was invented and reinvented money and banking over time. Deanna first learned about Bitcoin in 2011 and has slowly fallen down the rabbit hole. Deanna and her husband, Joel, who also co-authored her book, moved to El Salvador in 2023 to live on a Bitcoin standard. In addition to writing, she has started a classical education tutoring company, Lyceum Tutoring. She also co-hosts the Bitcoin Daily Show's Wednesday 101 Space on X.

Dennis Porter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund, and the Founder and President of Satoshi Action Education. Dennis has successfully spearheaded the passage of Bitcoin-protective laws at the state level, including the widely recognized "Right to Mine" bill, enacted in two states in 2023, and the "Bitcoin Rights," passed in two states in 2024. In addition to his policy work, Dennis has co-authored several peer-reviewed research papers on Bitcoin mining.

Diana is the co-founder of Bitcoin Indonesia and Bitcoin House Bali. She is very passionate about the social implications of Bitcoin adoption in Indonesia, focusing on human rights and education. Diana wrote the book "Bitcoin For Indonesia" and co-organized the Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2023. Active on social media as @bulebitcoin, she shares insights into her life as a Bitcoin Nomad in Bali.

Dimi is a recovering IT SysAdmin that has been active in the bitcoin space since 2021. With over 15 years of technical experience, he assists as a facilitator for plebs, communities, educators, & companies.

Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon, health educator, and founder of the Kruse Longevity Center. He’s known for pioneering a health approach centered on quantum biology, circadian biology, and evolutionary medicine. Dr. Kruse teaches how the interplay of light, water, and magnetism impacts health and longevity, emphasizing natural rhythms and environmental alignment for optimal well-being.

After his own transformative health journey, Dr. Kruse shifted his focus from conventional medicine to empowering others to reclaim their health through lifestyle changes. He’s a strong advocate for Bitcoin, viewing it as a tool for financial sovereignty and a healthier, more transparent system.

Through his books, website, and speaking engagements, Dr. Kruse has built a global following, helping individuals optimize their health and embrace the principles of decentralization, both in biology and sound money.

As the Lead Researcher at Melanion GreenTech, Dr. Jan Wüstenfeld focuses on analyzing the Bitcoin mining market, energy and sustainability. Before that, during his doctoral studies in economics, he conducted extensive research on the behavior of Bitcoin investors and development economics. His expertise extends to the detailed evaluation of data on the development of the Bitcoin network and sustainability aspects in Bitcoin mining.

I , Dr Khushboo Khullar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-khushboo-khullar-38251b43/), am a Venture Partner at Lightning Ventures. I am also responsible for Head of Portfolio success at LV. Lightning Ventures(USA) is a Venture Capital fund that has invested in 40+ Bitcoin and FOSS startups till date through its Node 1 fund and syndicate

• GTM and Partnerships Advisor x 2 Bitcoin Startups
• Ex-Banker (Mizuho) - M&A and Economist Specialist
• Venture Capital in Bitcoin Native Startups
• Academic: PhD in Economics - Macro & Energy Security

Quoted in three Bloomberg articles:

(a) “Bitcoin, Ether Tumble in the Biggest Decline Since FTX Collapse" Check out the full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-04/bitcoin-btc-drops-below-59-000-after-worst-week-since-ftx-collapse

(b) “Bitcoin's Mt. Gox Swings Add to Signs of Rocky Crypto Rebound" Check out the full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-08/bitcoin-btc-drops-anew-on-fears-of-sales-from-mt-gox-distributions

(C) Sliding Bitcoin Struggling to Harness Rebound in Global Risk Appetite https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-19/bitcoin-s-btc-august-drop-leaves-token-lagging-global-market-revival

Bitcoin educator. On a mission to educate 100 million people about Bitcoin by 2030 and separate money and state. @AmityAge Co-founder

Co-Founder & President of Travel El Salvador & The Bitcoin Mansion. Healer & team builder.

Edgar is a young accounting major with a full English scholarship at the Bitcoin Center in Berlin, showing great promise in his studies.

He has delivered numerous talks at the center, including topics on inflation, and has demonstrated a strong drive to understand the fundamentals of Bitcoin.

He will share his story on the impact of Bitcoin in Berlin.

Efrat, a freedom & bitcoin maximalist, is a marketing expert, public speaker, podcaster, and independent journalist, covering the growing global control regime, CBDC & monetary changes, politics, and propaganda. She is taking her audiences on a journey from red to orange pill.

Emzy is best known for operating Electrum servers that many Bitcoin wallets connect to for many many years.
Info and contact: https://emzy.de

Erik Hersman is the CEO of Gridless, which deploys bitcoin mining on renewable energy minigrids across rural Africa. He is well known on the African continent as the founder of the iHub, one of Africa’s first and largest technology spaces in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also co-founder of Ushahidi, BRCK, Gearbox, founding chair of AfriLabs and a general partner in the Savannah Fund.

Evelyn is the founder of Bitcoin Berlin's circular economy.

She leads with a clear vision of onboarding the town to change incentives and foster positive social change enabled by Bitcoin.

Evelyn has spoken at numerous conferences around the world. Despite her hectic schedule, she manages to maintain a business, hold a full-time job, and run the Bitcoin Center in her spare time.

Business executive and company founder in the technology sector. Co-Founder of illuminodes, a Salvadoran technology initiative building on open-source technologies like Nostr and bitcoin. illuminodes are building the tools to enable sovereign identities within the new digital era. Moved to El Salvador 2023 to be part of building the future of the new technology and finance paradigm.

Member of the CUBO+ Team

I'm Fidel Fúnez, I'm the financial literacy & Bitcoin Educator over at AmityAge Academy, where we're on a mission to educate 100 million people about Bitcoin. AmityAge academy is based in the beautiful island of Roatán, Honduras, CA 🇭🇳.

Cypherpunk Artist infusing software, math, art, tech, and chemistry into biological interfaces. #BitcoinOnly. No Shitcoins. No NFTs. http://TimechainArtifacts.com

Gabe formally started his career in coffee in 2009 in a small Swiss coffee shop, but even as a child was immersed in coffee farms and mills in his native El Salvador. After working in the hospitality industry and tech in 2021 he started GoodBeans El Salvador Specialty Coffee with the goal of sharing some of the best Salvadoran coffees to a worldwide audience.

Gerardo Moran es un joven Salvadoreño de 20 años que aprendió sobre Bitcoin hace dos años en su antigua escuela, actualmente forma parte del Departamento de Educación de Mi Primer Bitcoin El Salvador, se ha dedicado a enseñar a estudiantes y maestros sobre Bitcoin, también dirige clases en linea con personas de diferentes países al mismo tiempo, apoya al Ministerio de Educación capacitando a profesores de escuelas publicas para enseñar sobre Bitcoin. Gerardo cree que Bitcoin es una importante herramienta que muchos salvadoreños aun no descubren, por eso ahora el se dedica a mostrarle a mucha personas el mundo de Bitcoin. El siempre dice que los salvadoreños no le tienen miedo a Bitcoin, mas bien tienen miedo al hecho de que es algo nuevo, pero la educación es capaz de cambiar es mentalidad así como sucedió con el.

Background in capital markets, education and non-profit leadership, Bitcoin mining, and early-stage investing.

Gustavo of Swapido

Hector is a Bitcoin educator with more than 15 years of experience in higher education as a professor, trainer, and business leader. He holds a Master of Information Technology degree from Capella University and serves as COO of Rhino Bitcoin, a Bitcoin only financial services company. Hector works with the team at Mi Primer Bitcoin as Curriculum Coordinator, and he also cohosts Bitcoin Is Life, a weekly X space highlighting the ordinary and extraordinary stories in Bitcoin. When he isn’t helping people learn how to improve their lives through Bitcoin, he’s playing and teaching pickleball around the courts of South Florida.

Heidi MacLeod is a Material Planner and Inventory Control Officer at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories based in Ontario, Canada

Henrique is a developer and educator at the intersection of technology, economics, and individual liberty. As Head of Education at FREE Madeira, he actively contributes to advancing the knowledge and adoption of Bitcoin, in addition to his work with Monstera Media and various open-source projects.

Herman Bynke is Bitrefill's Country Manager in El Salvador. Originally from Sweden, Herman relocated to El Salvador in 2021, following the adoption of the Bitcoin Law, to help establish Bitrefill's local operations. With extensive experience from fintech startups and emerging market development, Herman has been instrumental in driving Bitcoin adoption and expanding financial inclusion in El Salvador.

Hermann Vivier is the co-founder of The Surfer Kids (est. 2010) and founder of Bitcoin Ekasi (est. 2021). Hermann first became interested in Bitcoin in late 2013 as a result of the banking crisis and subsequent bank bailouts in Cyprus. In May 2015 he and his wife adopted Bitcoin as a form of payment. They operate a South African tourism business (Unravel Surf Travel) catering for the Eastern European and Russian markets, and the first Russian-Ukrainian conflict meant that Bitcoin was (in certain cases) the only form of payment available to receive money from their clients. Following the global covid lockdowns and the resulting slump in their tourism business they started looking for ways to become more active in the Bitcoin space. Hermann came across the Bitcoin Beach project in El Salvador in 2019 and started writing for Bitcoin Magazine in January 2021, two events which eventually led to the creation of Bitcoin Ekasi in August 2021.

Austrian School Economist
Founder of Bitcredit Protocol
Austrian Economics Meetup at Hayek Institute in Vienna
Formerly Commercial Banker, Investment Banker, Telecom CEO
Serial Entrepreneur with three exits.

Hugo is a software engineer and a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. He is also an open-source contributor in many Bitcoin projects.
While working in the traditional financial industry building trading software for large investment bank, Hugo discovered Bitcoin. By comparing traditional financial software to the Bitcoin protocol, it was clear for him from 2012 that the traditional sector will have to evolve to survive.

Since 2017, Hugo is focusing on Lightning Network and trying to build tools that will facilitate Bitcoin Adoption.

He recently launched the World First Bitcoin Post Office: www.BitcoinPostOffice.com

EconoKidz was created by Ian Foster and narrated by two of his sons, Theodore (10) and Max (8), collectively known as The TedMax. When the banks were bailed out in 2008 followed by endless money printing and interest rate manipulation ever since, Ian realised that even those in his own profession – an accountant with a degree in economics – were blind to the problem. So he set about creating EconoKidz to help children around the world have sufficient understanding of economics and money to avoid falling into the fiat and CBDC trap.

For the past ten years, Ian has lived in Malawi, Southern Africa, where he founded a company to help startups and small businesses strengthen their financial management and raise capital. He has been an advocate for bitcoin adoption in the country since 2014 and continues to support grassroots adoption and education through @BitcoinBoma.

Founder & CEO of NextBlock, Ian began orange pilling his wife every week in January 2022 when they started their podcast, Flirting With Bitcoin, in their basement in Washington, DC. While creating their podcast, Ian and his wife came up with idea for NextBlock, a social media company with the mission of discovering how much our collective attention is worth through an innovative business model called the Attention Marketplace. This business model is in direct opposition to the Corporations Harvesting Attention On Social Media Cartel ( C.H.A.O.S. Cartel)

With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, as both a software engineer and entrepreneur, Ian has observed many tech startups with misaligned incentives fail due to the lack of an achievable business model. After discovering Bitcoin and Austrian Economics Ian learned that only a business model with mutually beneficial incentives is truly sustainable. With NextBlock and the attention marketplace, Ian believes that all participants are properly incentivized to be good actors and has given good actors the tools to restrict bad actors access to their attention.

Scaled the mining hobby into a profession. Currently, mining bitcoin in Finland while using waste heat and the flexibility of bitcoin mining to create alternative revenue streams and balancing the electricity grid.

Jack is a Bitcoiner, content creator, hacker, builder and digital marketer at his agency a21.digital. He worked with famous bitcoin brands like LNCapital, BitcoinNews, Foundation and River to communicate, convert and create content that crushes the status quo. He's a rockstar creative mind with cutting egde tactics in AI and marketing. Currently he works on his ai startup satva.vision and relentlessly pumps out fresh new tools and products.

Jake has a background in business administration, economics, and information management. He has worked in the traditional online payments industry and more recently in the field of privacy and information security. He is involved in several projects in and around Bitcoin, such as @lightningpiggy and @bitcoinrunners. Jake is also the initiator of the Danish community fork of twentyone.world – ENOGTYVE.

Been in bitcoin since 2017.

James Pierog is Co-Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Prediction Market, a Wolf-backed company. He graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Yale-NUS. He studied philosophy under Andrew Bailey, co-author of Resistance Money, and his undergraduate thesis was on applying infinite groups to post-quantum cryptographic protocols.

Onboarded 90,000 early Canadian Bitcoiners 2013 - 2018 as founder of QuickBT.com.

Now living in El Salvador and onboarding many more.

Jason has lived across the U.S., from Oregon to Virginia, working in many different fields, like customer service and package delivery. After discovering Bitcoin in 2015, he found his passion in Bitcoin education and community management, founding Bitcoin Chatt, Chattanooga TN's Bitcoin-only meetup, in 2021.

In 2022, he became Community Manager at NOAH, then took the same role at the Spirit of Satoshi in 2023. He is now the Ambassador Concierge at Satlantis, a travel and community platform powered by Nostr.

Earlier this year, Jason published "21 Questions: A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin," which answers the top 21 Bitcoin-related questions, and is now working on a Nostr edition. Jason and his wife Leigh Ann, who homeschools their six children, live in northern Georgia.

Jay is an award-winning artist, multi-instrumentalist, and music composer who has produced music and sound design for cinema in over 400 international films and documentaries. He has released seven albums along with various singles showcasing his independent work and is thrilled to have been the first artist to perform live on Nostr in February 2023. Jay released his album 'El Salvador' that same year, inspired by his stay in El Salvador in 2022 and his passion for Bitcoin (available on Wavlake and all traditional music platforms). Currently, he’s gearing up to release his next Bitcoin-inspired album. Proud to work alongside CK, Jay also contributes to the 'All In Bitcoin' podcast.

@Jay (Nostr) - jayjay@nostrplebs.com

Technologist, enabler, entrepreneur.
Repented actor of the traditional financial system.
JayDeLux is on a mission to grow collaboration, decentralisation and privacy into a de facto way of life.

Satoshi Coffee Co. was founded as a bitcoin-only coffee company in 2022. Recently we have worked with our supplier in El Salvador to send sats back to the farmers when customers purchase our San Pacho, El Salvador beans, thus creating a true circular economy with our fresh-roasted coffee.

We are @satscoffee on x and npub1a6zkqnuwcmjwynuw4u4xyngy9675x8dwgj87z9me4h8mdwmc2a0q8mvhjk on nostr

At the age of 30 Jens Wegmann left the public school system and became the principal of a Montessori school in Germany. He gained deep insights into the education system and decided to do things differently. His school is considered the No. 1 Bitcoin school in Germany. As a huge fan of the Montessori method, he is teaching self-efficacy and therefore also brings Bitcoin into the classroom. His major goal is to bring Bitcoin in schools throughout Germany.

Licenciado en mercadeo y fiel creyente en que las personas pueden y deben ser dueños de su propio destino a través de la educación y la puesta en acción de lo aprendido. A lo largo de los años ha utilizado el internet como plataforma para desarrollar diversos proyectos hasta llegar a conocer a Bitcoin y enamorarse de la libertad que ofrece este sistema descentralizado y peer to peer.

A graduate of marketing and a firm believer that people can and should be the owners of their own destiny through education and putting what they’ve learned into action. Over the years, Jesús has used the internet as a platform to develop various projects until he discovered Bitcoin and fell in love with the freedom that this decentralized, peer-to-peer system offers.

Joe Davison first heard about Bitcoin in 2011, but did not receive his first satoshi until January, 2014. He later served as a technical program manager at Google and Apple, where he focused primarily on payments, identity, and commerce infrastructure. In 2022, he founded Payments Engineering, which enables developers and enterprises to optimize payment flows across bitcoin, blockchain, and legacy payments infrastructure. A father of two children, Joe is an advocate of free speech, free markets, and Christian family values.

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John Dennehy is the founder of My First Bitcoin. He has lived in El Salvador since 2021 and his first son was born in 2023.

I'm a passionate Salvadoran developer in the PlanB Network, dedicated to Bitcoin development and promoting hyperbitcoinization through education. I believe in Bitcoin's transformative power and work to spread knowledge that empowers individuals and communities. With a background in software development and open-source lover, I contribute to Bitcoin initiatives, mentor others, and advocate for personal sovereignty.

Jon Tellis, CPA, CA, LPA, is an Accountant, Chief Technology Officer, and Partner at nmbrly. His firm provides Accounting, Tax, Advisory, and CFO services to Bitcoin and other tech businesses. He is also an entrepreneur, focused on the development of disruptive technology in the FinTech space. He co-founded Generatio, a Bitcoin professional services network.

Jordan is a creator and entrepreneur who moved his family to El Salvador to help create a better future for his children. He is co-founder of Sovereignty Studios, building on Bitcoin's social layer by broadcasting stories of innovation from El Salvador.

Jordi Montes is the founder of Fewsats, a serverless platform designed to facilitate the monetization of products and services.

He is a well-known developer in the Lightning Network community. Known as "positiveblue" on GitHub, he is an LND contributor and a former Lightning Labs employee. His current focus is on building Fewsats and improving the L402 ecosystem.

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El Salvador is home to some of the finest specialty coffees in the world, grown by small producers who, over generations, developed a unique coffee culture and processes for savoring the tastes and subtle notes of a fine cup of coffee. Our project emerged out of this generational passion for fine coffee culture. Jorge Cruz Rubio, son of Jorge Cruz Sr. a 2nd generation grower, and educated in the U.S. & Europe, learned the ropes at (Worldbank/IFC) and big tech (Microsoft) as a team leader, found himself inevitably drawn back to his native land and culture, with a passion for bringing fine Salvadoran coffee to the markets he had spent much of his life in developed consumer world. The challenge was how?
Coffee, as a commodity is the second most consumed good after water, it became emblematic of the corporate cartels that control global supply chains and, in the name of consumer convenience, squeeze small farmers, who hand cultivate high quality, environmentally sustainable specialty coffee, into the maw of the huge combines that depress prices at the harvest, in order to reward the shareholders of their global food brands. The current system, built on a centralized fiat standard, simply doesn’t work for small growers trying to develop a niche of coffee connoisseurs and aficionados.
Jorge, returned to his native El Salvador, embarked on a new journey. As early as 2017, he sought to develop a genuine P2P system that allowed specialty coffee from the BioKrop Project (2014) and 2M Coffee Roaster to present high quality reserves and process to customers in traceable and transparent way rewarding producers, not squeeze them through unnecessary 3rd party intermediaries who dilute the fine coffee culture. By 2019, he partnered with locals in El Zonte and learned about Bitcoin.

José Flores is a Bitcoiner entrepreneur based in Mexico. His mission is empowering people thru financial education, proof of work and Bitcoin.

After graduating as a Keynesian Economist from Texas A&M University the search for a better system began. He worked for his family business in construction and mining, getting the opportunity to connect with the reality of people on the ground.

Frustrated at how things worked, he embarked on a journey to Columbia University in New York in search for answers. There he met George a bitcoin maxi and current business partner, his path down the rabbit hole began.

Ever since 2015 he has been investing his time on learning about Bitcoin, and how to use this tool to change reality for people on the ground. In that endeavor he founded KapitalEx, a one-stop shop for Bitcoin in Mexico.

Since 2017 Jose has been using KapitalEx to reach ever more people who want financial independence, lending a hand on their journey to freedom.

As president of the Bitcoin Association in Mexico he intends to bring the Bitcoin community together, to become stronger, and coordinate better our efforts of disseminating the knowledge of this technology in the political, economic, and social spheres. As well as teaching people about the lazer eyes, and the dangers entailed with deviating from Bitcoin.

Jose is a 23 year old that was born and raised in USA and comes from a low income family. Always dreamed of a better future ahead to transcend and create a change for future generations that had same circumstances as himself. Through bitcoin and the positive change that El Salvador is going through, he’s been able to provide employment to many Salvadorans with the two companies he’s created in 3 years.

Co-Founder at Nodeman.
Providing root legal services for the Bitcoin industry. Helping businesses and individuals deploy their operations in El Salvador. Board of Director of the Bitcoin Companies Association (ASOBITCOIN). Founder and CEO at Legalítika, a disruptive game changer of the legal industry. Featured by Forbes Centroamerica. Bitcoin speaker spreading the message around the legal industry.

Passionate researcher and technology strategist dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and industry needs. I specialize in leveraging open-source technologies to ensure interoperability across AI-driven autonomous agents, cloud and edge computing, IoT, and blockchain solutions. My expertise spans mechanism design, game theory, microeconomics, optimization, and machine learning, all applied to develop practical solutions that address real-world industry challenges.

Juan Diego is country manager El Salvador at IBEX. He has been building the tools for adopting since the beginning and is immersed in building Lightning technology and communicating with enterprises and institutions. Juan Diego is a El Salvadorean entrepreneur and technology leader and studied Finance & Economics.

Juan Mayen installed Honduras' first Bitcoin ATM in 2021, launched the country's first website for Bitcoin purchases via credit/debit cards, and now serves as Blink Wallet's Regional Director for Central America. Juan's work focuses on increasing Bitcoin adoption throughout the region.

Financial Analyst and investor. Consultation and coaching in Bitcoin, crypto and finances. Founder of The Bitcoin Mansion, Travel El Salvador, and The Ohana Tech Foundation.

Justin is a former artist and high stakes poker player who found interest in streamlining the operations of large scale distributed systems and working on on-demand HA databases, automation of lifecycle management and multi-cloud PaaS installations. He is also the founder of misthos.io and built the misthos-wallet, a multisig wallet with UX optimised for collaboration. He has been a long-term OSS contributor and active in the bitcoin eco-system since 2017, where he dedicates his most of his time to moving the world towards a Bitcoin Standard and fair-share economy.

Keith es el desarrollador principal del proyecto de código abierto SeedSigner, un dispositivo de firma (hardware wallet), exclusivo para Bitcoin que puedes construir tú mismo a partir de piezas estándar. También fue colaborador del proyecto de Specter Desktop, un monedero de código abierto. ¡Le encanta enseñar y mostrar a la gente cómo custodiar su bitcoin de forma segura!

"Puedo hablar español, ¡pero mal! ¡Por favor, habla despacio y usa palabras sencillas! 🤣"

Kent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sazmining.

Sazmining's Bitcoin Mining as a Service provides clients direct access to the Bitcoin network, allowing them to mine "wild sats" without relying on exchanges. Driven by renewable energy and fully aligned with client success, Sazmining is redefining the future of sustainable, purpose-driven Bitcoin mining.

Head of Operations at 40 ACRES
Company in El Salvador working on creating solutions for Bitcoin Ecosystem.

Communicator, Musician, and Bitcoin Teacher

Deeply involve in Bitcoin El Salvador ecosystem since 2020
Board of member at ASOBITCOIN since 2022

Formed Bitcoin teacher at La casa del bitcoin, 2022
Lightning Network certification at Librería de Satoshi, 2022
Translator and media editor at schoolofbitcoin.com 2023

Kgothatso Ngako is a software developer born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. Working on projects that make Bitcoin more accessible in his community.

Kilian is Co-founder & CEO of Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge offering trustless swaps between different Bitcoin layers like the Lightning or the Liquid Network.

Lee is a software engineer and entrepreneur with nearly 15 years of experience. He started his career building websites and apps for local businesses in 2008. After moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2012 he worked as a software engineer for the nation’s largest Disaster Response Management System (visionlink.org), used by the American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and United Way Worldwide. In 2014, he founded Gingr (gingrapp.com), a Pet Care Management System used by 2,000+ dog kennels, daycares, groomers and trainers all over the world. By 2020, Gingr achieved $20 million in Annual Recurring Revenue and processed $1 billion in payments. Gingr was acquired by GI Partners in San Francisco (gipartners.com) after which Lee moved to Costa Rica with his wife and son. Today, Lee is passionate about empowering local people and businesses to become early adopters in the greatest technology mankind has ever devised.

Leon started hosting Bitcoin meetups in Malta in 2016 and spearheaded the local circular economy initiative. He founded BitcoinNews.com in 2021 and is a partner at the digital agency RankPlan.us and the Bitcoin Advisory 21Allies. He also operates Bitcoin ATMs and has visited many circular economy initiatives around the world. As one of the top 30 blink wallet ambassadors and having spent significant time in El Salvador he's mindful of the complexity of Bitcoin adoption.

Lina Seiche is the creator of The Little HODLer, one of the world’s most popular Bitcoin comic and merchandise brands. Born in 2020, The Little HODLer comic series has reached millions of readers online and in print; The Little HODLer plushies, comic books, and other merchandise have been adopted by customers in over 60 countries.

CEO of be-BOP and founder of Le Paradigme Bitcoin event in Switzerland
https://be-bop.io/
https://leparadigmebitcoin.ch/

Mi nombre es Luis Contreras conocido como Luis Satoshi, soy padre de dos niños hermosos y tengo una esposa maravillosa. Fui un opositor del tema bitcoin pero hoy soy Maestro en Mi Primer Bitcoin El Salvador y además trabajo con niños en las comunidades enseñando valores y Bitcoin.

Lukas is an entrepreneur, founder, and mentor, and now, the CEO of the everyday Bitcoin wallet Blink. Previously, he founded the e-signing company Scrive.com, which was sold for $65 million, as well as the podcast Global Bitcoin Fest in search of Bitcoin communities around the world.

His expertise and mentorship at the intersection of tech and law has helped accelerators like Abu Dhabi's Hub71 with their startup selection and founders in distressed situations alike.

Recently, he worked with the jurisdiction of Próspera on implementing Bitcoin as a unit of account.

Luke Broyles is an American Bitcoin advocate that focuses on energy abundance. Luke helps people set up tax, estate, legal, retirement, and custody planning via multi-sig vaults at The Bitcoin Adviser. He is the face of the Blockware podcast, assisting people around the world in hosted Bitcoin mining. Luke has spoken in a dozen countries and across the US about Bitcoin.

Bitcoiner.
Digital nomad.

Mandana Yousefi is the co-founder of NextBlock, the first social media app that pays you in Bitcoin to watch ads. She is also the co-host of the Flirting with Bitcoin Podcast.

A seasoned power systems engineer with 18 years experience in design, construction, and operation of high-voltage electrical systems across Canada and the USA. Specialized in the integration of large-scale loads onto the grid, ensuring efficient and reliable energy distribution. Discovered Bitcoin in 2021 and became a strong advocate for its potential, particularly believing that Bitcoin miners are God’s gift to utilities.

Entrepreneur at 41, proud father of seven, and devoted husband

Global Marketing Manager @Fedibtc | Podcast host of BTC Gamer Chat | Bitcoin-only gamer on @Twitch | #Bitcoin lifestyle hacker 🟣

Theoretical physicist (PhD), developer (IT), AI, STEM and Bitcoin ₿/Lightning ⚡ enthusiast, mentor @bitcointalents, speaker @terahash_space, IT & Data & Business Intelligence @bitwala, …

Matthew Sigel is the Head of Digital Assets Research and Portfolio Manager at VanEck who are, among other things, managing the spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker "HODL".

Matt is a bitcoin miner, lightning node operator and amateur body surfer. Matt’s family moved from Hawaii to El Salvador in 2023 to contribute to the modern day renaissance that exists around bitcoin circular economies. Matt’s primary disciplines span computer networking, IT security, governance, auditing, cloud architecture and teaching. Matt has worked in the traditional IT space for 20+ years helping enterprise business in various sectors including logistics, pharma, healthcare, astronomy, utility providers, insurance and education. Matt quit his corporate job in 2021 and founded an IT consulting firm UILA ⚡ based in Hawaii and in 2023 founded an IT consulting firm UILA SV based in El Salvador. Please direct any inquiries to matt@uila.io

Soy Maureen, diseñadora UI/UX. Fui estudante del programa de CUBO+ Econ Generation 2024 y actualmente trabajo para CUBO+ en el área de diseño y marketing y para Plan B como diseñadora UI/UX.

So, here's the deal. I was working on this music project for the European Union, trying to create a coin for the music industry (shitcoining :/). That's when I first encountered Bitcoin, and it blew my mind. It sparked something inside me, and I realized that filmmaking was the perfect medium to showcase the true essence of Bitcoin. You see, filmmaking lets me go beyond just music. It's a way to engage all your senses and truly bring stories to life. And that's exactly what I want to do with Bitcoin—show people what it's about in a way that resonates with them. It's not just some nerdy stuff; it's a game-changer that affects people's lives in so many different ways. The best part of my journey is getting to know people and discovering how Bitcoin has transformed their lives. Each story is a testament to the power of this decentralized currency, and I'm honored to be the one behind the camera, capturing these incredible narratives. So, let's go on this cinematic adventure together. Join me as we uncover the untold stories of Bitcoin, revealing its impact on the world and capturing the hearts and minds of everyone along the way. It's gonna be one hell of a ride, and I can't wait to share it with you.

Max Keiser introduced many to bitcoin through his globally broadcast financial news program, Keiser Report. He has a background on Wall Street and in financial engineering as the inventor of the virtual specialist technology that powers the Hollywood Stock Exchange, a company he founded in the dotcom era. He is now senior bitcoin advisor to President Bukele and is building Hodl House, the media capital of Bitcoin Country.

CEO of Daedalus Labs, developing the first Bitcoin REIT, replacing mortgages.
Founder of Bitcoin Sranan, developing the circular economy in Suriname and running for office.

Mike Peterson is the Director at Bitcoin Beach, a non-profit located in El Zonte / El Salvador that helped bootstrap the circular Bitcoin economy that eventually inspired the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador.

I was born in Colombia and moved to NYC in 1994, escaping the matrix in 2020 to reside in Miami Beach. I am a multi-disciplinary artist and polymath, embodying my own perspective and no longer seeking “truth”; my vision synthesizes all disciplines, guiding me to manifest a reality that aligns with my desire to evolve. I create mesmerizing environments for public spaces, intimate interpersonal interactions through astrological readings, and meaningful spaces for individual and communal development through talks, study groups (on Bitcoin and Evolutionary Astrology), and workshops. I enjoy directing and producing diverse projects, from complex multimedia installations and public art commissions to artists’ books and textile design.

Recently, I’ve delved into what I consider the most significant innovation of our times: Bitcoin. I have completed a nine-month seminar on Austrian Economics with Saifedean Ammous and am here to inspire others to embrace authenticity and evolve.

Currently, I am producing "Arcana," a public art commission for the IEB at the University of Washington in Seattle. I have completed notable public art projects, including "Ouranos, Above Us Only Sky" for MTA Arts-Design in Grand Central Madison NYC, "LIMINAL" at St. Paul International Airport, and "Unus Mundus" at the East Boston Police Headquarters. My forthcoming book, "The Nature of My Reality," captures my journey from disempowerment to self-awareness, exploring economic systems, the historical roots of banking, and their ties to political and ecclesiastical authority. My philosophy merges Eastern, ancestral, and cosmological traditions with psychological inquiry, praxeology, and Austrian economics, emphasizing liberty, value, and self-worth in service to both the individual and society.

Morgen Rochard is the founder and lead financial planner of Origin Wealth Advisers LLC, where she has advised clients on Bitcoin since 2016. Morgen is a fee-only financial planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Registered Life Planner dedicated to providing timeless advice to bitcoin families. She is also a Bitcoin Financial Consultant at her firm Money Owners LLC. Morgen co-hosts the Bitcoin for Advisors podcast and is the author of The Personal Finance Quickstart Guide book sold Amazon.

Moritz is the cofounder of Specter Solutions. Launched in 2018 Specter is focused on providing wallet software, firmware and hardware solutions for Bitcoiner and enterprises.

Nelson is a Salvadoran entrepreneur living in Germany, and an innovation enthusiast with expertise in creating and developing new products, services, and digital experiences in multiple industries. His projects are well known to be visually engaging and always oriented towards delivering value-adding results fast. Nelson and his work have been featured on Forbes, ZDF (Bitcoineros Docu.), and other media. He has a TEDxTalk 'Are Schools Prepared for the Future?', advised the El Salvador government on Bitcoin topics in the past, and created the most popular project in the biggest Hackathon in history. He lives by the mantra 'Be the ordinary, build the extraordinary'

Nicki & James moved to El Salvador for Bitcoin Adoption in Feb 2022. Sharing their experience on social media while using the latest bitcoin payment methods and onboarding new people and merchants.

Moving to Berlin to be part of the Bitcoin Berlin Circular Economy which has rapidly grown to be a true example of what can be built with passion.

Nick lives in Malawi where he is dedicated to building Bitcoin’s social Layer Zero. He is co-founder of Bitcoin Boma, an education based organization, and he is actively engaged in local and nation scale energy/bitcoin mining projects.

In 2020 while studying in Germany, Nico discovered Bitcoin and attended the Adopting Bitcoin conference in El Salvador, a trip that inspired him to move there. After contributing to the Fedimint project for a year, he began working at BitBoxSwiss, where he honed his skills in hardware wallet security through customer support. Now, Nico's contributions are focused on development. At Adopting Bitcoin, he’ll provide a hands-on demonstration of secure cold storage setups and dive into advanced techniques with Liana Wallet and miniscript for more complex use cases.

Oleg is an angel investor since 2008 and hands-on entrepreneur with a successful exit and a profitable growing business in the background. His focus is product management and business development for early-stage markets and emerging technologies. He also holds an MBA in Strategic management and has spent 15 years bringing new products to the market and managing fast-growing business.

OpnState develops policy and drafts legislation for a major financial center. His insider view on how governments operate has given him insights on very worrysome trends on the centraliztion of power globally and the loss of a government's accountability to its citizens. He wants to have a candid discussion on what is happening, and what can be done about it.

He has also written a primer on a free-market decentralized regulatory framework which can be accessed at decentralizedregulation.org

I am a Software Developer, a graduate of CUBO+ Devs Generation 2023. I am currently part of the CUBO+ Team, working on the organization of the program.

Oscar is a software solutions engineer operating on a #bitcoin standard and leading the engineering team at Fedi. He is Founder of setlife.solutions and is focused on solving problems involving technology education, technical skills training, and FOSS development. Other interests include information theory, thermoeconomics, and construction.

British-born, trad-fi escapee (Mortgage advisor). Qualified English teacher, living in french-speaking Canada (Québec). Worked my way out of the shitcoin casinos and call-centres to become Bitcoin Evangelist for Bull Bitcoin.

I have worked in both Finance and Education. I quit finance for the corruption of morals, I quit education because the government... now I teach Bitcoin.

My dream is to see the decentralisation of education, but first we must decentralise the money.

Working in Bitcoin Education is killing two dragons with one sword.

Patricia is the Center Coordinator and Accounts Manager at Bitcoin Berlin and has been a key member of the team since its inception.

She's a growing and conscious Bitcoiner who wants to see Bitcoin thrive in her hometown. Patricia recognizes the social and psychological benefits Bitcoin has brought to her town, as well as to herself and her son, Sebastian.

Patryk from the EINUNDZWANZIG Rinteln Meetup is passionate about learning and sharing topics around Bitcoin. He has experience in mining and assists clients with tax reports in the crypto space. In addition, he has joined OPAGO as a Sales Partner & Brand Ambassador.

www.Pami-Consulting.de

Pedro is a designer and developer for the Bitcoin Conference. In addition to extensive contributions to no-KYC open-source projects like Bisq and Mempool, he's directing the film Anatomy of Bitcoin, leads the design for the SatSigner wallet project, founded the research and publishing house PirateHash, and co-founded the lighting game Chain Duel.

Chairman @Bitcoin Bundesverband - German Bitcoin Association | Founder @Orange Sats and @PJAH Consulting | Host @Bitcoin Insights Podcast, Newsletter, and YouTube | Key Account Manager: Finance & Head of PR @Blockbrain

Philipp’s Bitcoin journey began in 2016. By 2017, he wrote his Master’s thesis on cryptocurrencies, and in 2018, he started working full-time, focusing on blockchain and digital assets. His experience includes leading the Bitcoin Portal of Volksbank Bayern-Mitte and managing the cryptocurrency trading project for the German Savings Banks Association (DSGV). He also played a key role in the Retail CBDC (digital euro) project with the European Central Bank for the Savings Banks Financial Group.

Philipp then became Head of DLT & Digital Assets at Warburg Bank, one of Germany’s oldest private banks. Recently, he joined Blockbrain, a forward-thinking AI startup, which integrated Bitcoin into its treasury strategy, facilitates Bitcoin salary payments, and accepts Bitcoin payments.

In 2020, he founded PJAH Consulting, and in 2024, he launched Orange Sats, an Bitcoin educational platform. His podcast, Bitcoin Insights, features in-depth discussions with experts, expanding on themes from his newsletter.

Discover more about Philipp, his ventures, and speeches at www.linktr.ee/pjah.

Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing open-source Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. He co-hosts the Noded Bitcoin Podcast and the Bitcoin for Advisors Podcast. Pierre served as the Bitcoin and Lightning product manager at Kraken for three years before joining Riot as the VP of Research.

With over 20 years of expertise in Free Software and Open Hardware, tech entrepreneur Alexander Poltorak has been involved with the Bitcoin ecosystem since its early days. He has been working as a Bitcoin consultant since 2016. He is an advocate of Libre Software, cryptography and all technologies empowering sovereign individuals and helping preserve the core values of anonymity, privacy, censorship resistance, decentralisation and security.

Node Nation Bitcoin Educator
Cubo+ Student
Decouvre Bitcoin team

Rahim Taghizadegan is the last Austrian economist in the direct tradition in Austria and the first one to grasp Bitcoin. He has written more than 15 books (e.g. "Austrian School for Investors") and has been teaching economics at many universities around Europe. He used to be a nuclear physicist and engineer, and is now building Bitcoin citadels and RGB- and nostr-based deedsats.com.

Reyna es la Secretaria de la Junta Directiva y Líder de maestros en Mi Primer Bitcoin, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a la educación financiera a través de Bitcoin.
Reyna cree firmemente que la educación financiera basada en Bitcoin tiene el poder de transformar vidas al enseñar pensamiento crítico, responsabilidad personal y, en última instancia, soberanía individual.

Richard, a former Aerospace Engineer is now focused full-time working in the freedom technology space. His love for running and bitcoin inspired him to found Bitcoin Runners: A running club for likeminded individuals to take part in social runs, races, and other events representing bitcoin and fitness around the world.

This initiative paved the way for Richard to co-found the Running Bitcoin Challenge, in collaboration with pioneering bitcoin enthusiasts. With Fran Finney serving as the Honorary Chair, this project aims to raise funds for ALS in honour of the legendary cypherpunk Hal Finney.

Richard’s desire to accelerate the adoption of bitcoin led him to co-found LightningPiggy, an open-source electronic cash piggy bank for children to accept bitcoin over lightning.

Through these endeavours, Richard is committed to fostering a community that prioritise freedom technologies, physical fitness, and the transformative potential of Bitcoin.

Irish backpacker building a hostel

I'm Rodrigo, I'm a programmer and I'm part of the CUBO+ team in El Salvador. I was a student of the CUBO+ Devs Generation program in 2023.

I'm a 24 y/o Computer Science Engineering student, graduate of the CUBO+ Devs Generation educational program. I've participated in training by Lisa Neigut of base58 to be able to run a Bitcoin LARP, currently planning to run more Bitcoin LARPs in El Salvador.

The Music of Roger9000 is the fusing of Deep Meditation with Based Electronics and a Roller Coaster Ride of visuals all wrapped up into the the Mythology and Cycles of the Time chain, Satoshi and Bitcoin. Rooted in the classical, this music is a welding of ancient and modern textures which results in a sonically experimental sound that needs to be witnessed live to be truly experienced.

The 'Bit Choc Rocks' Bitcoin Chocolate Making Workshop 17th Nov Bitcoin Mansion

Roger9000 and the 'Bit Choc Rocks' Chocolate Making Workshop is an immersive experience of the creative process. It's about the Duality of life and how the process of making chocolate is the realisation of this unification of opposites as expressed by the ancient language of Alchemy. It's about the Mythology of both Bitcoin and Cacao and how they bring Balance to humanity on both the level of society, and for the individual. It's also about the Acceptance, Affirmation and Self Love that is produced by both Bitcoin and Cacao, physically, and metaphysically. This is a Bitcoin Chocolate Making Workshop about making the best frikken Bitcoin Chocolate you've ever tasted

Roger Huang’s Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? is the authoritative resource exploring Bitcoin’s disruptive intersection with Chinese history. Huang not only pulls back the curtain on the specifics of the history, characters, and story, but on the larger questions that arise from the clash between state-driven Chinese tech and the open source development that is Bitcoin. As a longtime observer, Mandarin speaker, and regular contributor to Forbes and many other platforms on the subject of Bitcoin in China, Huang is uniquely positioned to evaluate the implications for the future.

Educating 1 billion people about freedom tech

Developer at Alby + Lightsats

My Bitcoin Maxi journey began when President Bukele announced Bitcoin would become legal tender in El Salvador.

I was determined to learn as much as I could about Bitcoin in order to help my fellow Salvadorans understand how to best utilize Bitcoin.

As CEO of the Bitcoin Hardware Store, my mission is to make Bitcoin as accesible as possible to anyone who wants to self custody Bitcoin and acheive financial freedom.

udy Gallardo is a passionate Bitcoin enthusiast with a strong foundation in Austrian economics and business principles, thanks to his business engineering degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. He is currently working as a Marketing Coordinator for Blink Bitcoin Wallet.

Gallardo has a graduate degree in Institutional Economy and Political Science from CEMA University in Argentina. He is also the founder of Bullish Guate, a Bitcoin brand where he promotes Bitcoin education in Guatemala.

Since 2021, Gallardo has worked for Bitcoin-friendly companies, gaining valuable experience in the field. He has participated in radio shows, podcasts, webinars, and conferences. Currently, he also helps Bitcoin Lake, contributing his expertise to the the project,.

I am a laboratory Technologist that works at Canada's nuclear research laboratory. I am an advocate for the peaceful proliferation of nuclear power and a Bitcoin mining enthusiast. In 2022 I was part of a team that won the North American Young Generation in Nuclear's Innovation 4 Nuclear idea competition with the idea of bolstering the economic case for Small Modular Reactors with Bitcoin mining. I have appeared on numerous podcasts to discuss this idea including The Bitcoin Standard, TFTC, Stefan Livera, and We Study Billionaires.

13 year old Bitcoiner; presenting for the third time at Adopting Bitcoin in lovely El Salvador.

Mexican Bitcoiner & Entrepreneur.
Running La Casa de Satoshi CDMX.

UX designer at Alby, contributor to open source bitcoin projects like Bitcoin Design, Bitcoin Core App, Bitcoin Layers, BTCmap, Nostr Wallet Connect, Bitcoin Connect and others

Scott is the CEO and Founder of Block Rewards and the author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money

I am a freedom-loving entrepreneur, author, and game designer. I am a proponent of finding freedom by taking self-custody of education, money and speech.  My wife, Tali, and I founded Free Market Kids with a driving passion to give the next generation the knowledge and tools to maximize their chances for freedom, success and happiness.  Happy Hodling!
• Co-founder of Free Market Kids and game designer of the Bitcoin mining game, Hodl Up  
• Co-founder of non-profit “Free & Open-Source Education (FOSE) Foundation” 
• Co-host of Bitcoin Homeschoolers podcast
• Board member of 501(c)3 Operation Bitcoin

self-custody money = #bitcoin, self-custody speech = #nostr, self-custody education = #homeschool

Scott Wolfe currently plays several roles in the global Bitcoin space. He is the Coordinator of the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies (FBCE), interim Executive Director of the Bitcoin Coalition of Canada, and also curates an educational resource called Bitcoin for Social Good which aims to support education and adoption of Bitcoin among non-profit organizations and charities. Prior to dedicating himself to more focused activity related to Bitcoin and human development in 2023, Scott had a 20-plus year career in the not-for-profit health and community development sector, most recently for 15 years as Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres and International Federation of Community Health Centres. He is based in Toronto, Canada.

5th Gen. Coffee producer (El Salvador)
Bachelor’s degree: International School of Management, Finance and Business Management, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2021: Risk-Management Dept. @ Jefferies Financial Group
2022-today: I help businesses with; Accounting, business consulting and legal issues.

A digital gypsy and full-time Bitcoiner, a passionate advocate for people and a better future. With a strong background in branding, marketing, and strategic communication, she pays close attention to innovation while prioritizing transparency and user privacy. Often describing herself as a “sharp mind with a creative soul,” Şelale works in various areas, primarily as an educator, writer, designer, and advisor. She is a core member of the Bitcoin FilmFest Team, the founder of the Bitcoin Junior Club and Wearables ₿y Sela. Additionally, she regularly contributes to European Bitcoiners and Love is Bitcoin under one of her nicknames, while also serving as a ghost-writer for various publishers.

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A bitcoiner since 2013. Background in software development and startup investing. Grew up in London, UK and now living somewhere in Latin America.

CPO@be-BOP.io
Senior QA Analyst & e-commerce expert
Bitcoin proxymalist, Nostr enthusiast & builder
Content creator & publisher

An artist from Seattle. Employed as a freelance consultant managing software development projects. Went through the looking glass while Satoshi was conversant on Bitcointalk. Estudiante de Español. Practitioner of yoga, still rings, and meditation. Burner. Watercolorist. Enjoooyer of SF novels and romantic realism. Competent cook. Swing dancer.

Had a long corporate career, have lately been making the most of the self-sovereignty that Bitcoin has afforded me by painting pictures from travels, and working on an audacious project to create a rock opera monumentalizing the origin of Satoshi as a romantic hero's journey.

See paintings and listen to music from the Bounty of Satoshi on X: @tj_de_la_playa.

Valentin, a co-founder of Motiv is a Romanian, Argentinian, Peruvian, family man, and champion for the disempowered. Born and raised in communist Romania, Vali has spent his life in South America engaging in the fight to help people in need He dedicates his life to helping others by becoming part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Vali is unable to stand-by idly when he sees problems affecting people who are unable to tackle it themselves. His drive to serve is an integral part of the Motiv team. Vali’s early life taught him that the key to personal success and even freedom, is the ability to stand on one’s own two feet. This is what Vali endeavors to bring Motiv’s programs and humanitarian efforts to those in need.

Vali creatively implemented Motiv’s portfolio of programs to battle dire circumstances during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, which quickly spread across Peru making it easier to help those in need help themselves through these programs. And it is those efforts that successfully helped establish Bitcoin circular economies, the most in one single country to date.

TBA

CEO & founder of Tempest - Bitcoin mining, been at the forefront for 2 years now, 4 years in the Bitcoin economy, worked as regional Business development manager for P2P crypto platform, numbers driven person, Industrial Engineer, SCM