Program

How building a bitcoin-only business can allow for your company to resist inflation, support dissents, and help build a circular economy, all while directly resisting the overreach of the EU and the monetary imperialism of the Euro.

Experts in this field will share insights into the technological advancements that have driven this evolution, including hardware innovations, software developments, and efficiency improvements. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the technical challenges and breakthroughs that have shaped bitcoin mining, as well as a glimpse into the future of mining technology.

Open source shakes up the tech world, breaking free from corporate grip! Discover how it's not just about coding — it's about building friendships, sparking innovation, and giving everyone the freedom to shape technology. Open source isn't just a choice; it's a movement that empowers and liberates.

This discussion will delve into the latest advancements, challenges, and collaborative efforts within the bitcoin development community. Attendees will gain insights into the technical intricacies of bitcoin, uncomfortable questions, ongoing projects, and the vision driving future development.

What is transaction pinning and how does it affect L2 systems like lightning? And how are we fixing the problem?

My journey with bitcoin began in 2014, in an era where reliance on centralized infrastructures was the norm due to an absence of sophisticated open-source tooling.

This talk is about my craftsman's journey on the path of self-sovereignty and how the tools I've left on the trail will help you find your own path.

The bitcoin ecosystem presents unique opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs looking to build businesses around this revolutionary technology. This panel discussion will bring together successful bitcoin entrepreneurs, executives, and technologists to share insights on launching and scaling bitcoin-based businesses. Topics will cover business models, regulatory considerations, technological requirements, and strategies for attracting investment and driving adoption. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and inspiration to navigate the complex landscape of building and sustaining profitable bitcoin enterprises.

The digital environment in which we live is developing around us at an exponential rate. Technological advancement, driven by user-friendliness, accessibility, and convenience, is financed by the non-renewable resource of user behavior and privacy. This information creates broad and detailed models of decision-making, emotional stability, and purchase behavior. In essence, they serve as ammo in the unseen cyberwarfare.

It takes concentrated work to safeguard the privacy, processed data, and electronic gadget integrity in the digital age. Since security is a process rather than a product, it demands consistent work.

Tropic Square is developing a secure chip that will incorporate the “do not trust, verify” philosophy into hardware, safeguarding user privacy and the integrity of the electronic systems that processing sensitive data.

Having lots of users that are at the beginning of their bitcoin journey can lead to many interesting — and sometimes even funny situations in customer support.

In this presentation, Douglas Bakkum walks you through the most illustrative support cases, and explains how real customers feedback shaped the user experience BitBox offers today.

The ethos of bitcoin is self-custody. While ETFs have brought excitement to bitcoin ahead of the halving, everyone, even institutions, should manage their own bitcoin. Charles Guillemet, Ledger's CTO, details the best ways to do this, so you don't end up in jail for poor governance!

Rotating cosigners, expanding multisig, disaster recovery… This talk will cover new techniques organizations can use to improve their security and also add more resilience against loss, up to catastrophic failure.

Mixing open source tools and multiple service providers to enable a trust-minimized or fully trust-less wallet, accessible to anyone.

Privacy is a vital necessity that fosters meaningful relationships by creating an environment where individuals can express themselves freely without fear of judgment or repercussions. Its denial strips individuals of dignity, esteem, and respect, creating an atmosphere of mistrust that inhibits personal growth and hinders the positive development of individuals and society. Cypherpunks advocate for privacy as the default standard, only to be infringed upon when compelling arguments justify it in specific circumstances.

As bitcoin continues to gain traction as a significant investment vehicle, the regulatory landscape surrounding it becomes increasingly complex. This panel will explore how investors navigate in an overregulated environment, compare it with other types of assets, and examine the challenges and opportunities that arise from this change. Discussing strategy, risk management, diversification and leveraging regulatory frameworks to enhance investment security and growth now and in the future.

The Rational Root takes you on a journey through bitcoin's cycle theory and on-chain analysis, presenting valuable insights with his innovative charting style.

Fiat economics consists of a series of patently ridiculous beliefs, easily refuted by basic logic and everyday experience. Allen Farrington thinks we need to refute these more often and will present a handy guide to doing so.

The scaling problem and challenge of onboarding the next billion users becomes increasingly crucial. This panel will explore innovative strategies, technological advancements, and educational initiatives aimed at facilitating the mass adoption of bitcoin. Experts from various sectors, including technology, finance, education, and community development, will share their insights on making bitcoin accessible, understandable, and beneficial to a global audience. Attendees will learn about the key barriers to adoption and practical solutions to overcome them, paving the way for bitcoin to become a mainstream financial tool.

Can billions of people use bitcoin without custodians or other security traps?

High level comparison of the most interesting scaling designs.

Maintaining the bitcoin ethos in bitcoin products and services is vital for preserving the integrity of the network. But how can this be achieved? Who is responsible for safeguarding bitcoin and its users from the influences of fiat incentives and the corruption they enable?

Jörg explores how AIs will try to accumulate sats and evolve in the process. How will AI influence bitcoin technology? What properties will bitcoiners look for in their personal AI assistant?

Using my life example, I will explain that everything can be hacked. From computer systems, Linux, cryptocurrencies to offshore legislation. You just need the right mindset to find the loopholes.

The Industry Day is your gateway to networking. Whether you’re looking for a new job or gig in bitcoin, or you want to find new business contacts, Industry Day is a must for anyone who wants to level up. Before the masses start flowing in, the Industry Day After Party gives you an unparalleled opportunity to have a beer, relax, and network with thought leaders, developers, and the crème de la crème of bitcoin companies from across Europe and beyond. All of this in a stunning party area, custom designed by Madex. (requires Industry Pass or higher)