2025-11-14 –, English Stage Language: English
As bitcoin adoption accelerates, accounting is the next hurdle for serious builders. Most early adopters rely on Excel for tracking. Few have solved the accounting challenges essential for a circular bitcoin economy in which companies and individuals use bitcoin as the unit of account. In this session, I share real-world lessons from accounting in bitcoin, such as experiencing a mining P&L in sats, illustrating why managing finances on a bitcoin standard is a game-changer. Our team is building BitBooks and Bitcoin Connector, with a plan to open source key parts so our community is ready with the accounting tools to support payment adoption. We are seeking collaboration with other thought leaders. Importantly, this talk moves beyond just cost-basis accounting for capital gains tax reporting, focusing instead on the core accounting needs of bitcoin-native businesses. Join us to explore the critical adaptations to legacy accounting and the network effect of accounting in bitcoin’s future.
Accounting is often overshadowed by payments in bitcoin discussions—but it’s the management of payment information that keeps a circular economy running smoothly. This talk sheds light on the operational realities and untapped opportunities in managing finances directly in bitcoin, instead of just tracking compliance for taxes. You’ll learn how practical solutions—like BitBooks and Bitcoin Connector—address unique accounting challenges from P&L statements in sats to interoperable integrations. The session is crafted for developers, entrepreneurs, accountants, and business owners seeking a shared roadmap and open source collaboration. Attendees will leave equipped with insight and inspiration to approach bitcoin accounting as a vital tool for adoption and innovation, setting the foundation for sustainable business and community growth
Roark Janis is a founder and ecosystem builder focused on practical bitcoin adoption. Leading BitBooks and Bitcoin Connector, he delivers open source tools for real accounting—beyond just tax tracking—that enable businesses and individuals to use bitcoin as their unit of account. With decades in enterprise software and operational leadership, Roark brings hands-on vision and collaborative energy to projects. He advocates for robust, usable accounting infrastructure to support the next wave of bitcoin payment adoption