Speaker’s stage appearances
Panel discussion
Practicing Cypherpunk: Privacy, Peer-to-Peer, and Staying Free with Bitcoin
Bitcoin was born from cypherpunk ideals: privacy, decentralization, and peer-to-peer freedom. But as nation-states and institutions start stacking sats, many are asking—is the original vision slipping away?
This panel brings together early builders and privacy advocates to explore what cypherpunk philosophy still means in 2025—and how it can be preserved in a world of KYC, surveillance, and corporate co-option.
Led by OG cypherpunk Juraj Bednár, the conversation features:
Is Bitcoin more a social or technological revolution?
Why P2P, non-KYC Bitcoin still matters
How individuals can take practical steps to protect privacy, sovereignty, and signal in an increasingly centralized world
This isn’t nostalgia—it’s a reminder of why we’re here, how to use the tools, and what’s at stake if we forget.
This panel brings together early builders and privacy advocates to explore what cypherpunk philosophy still means in 2025—and how it can be preserved in a world of KYC, surveillance, and corporate co-option.
Led by OG cypherpunk Juraj Bednár, the conversation features:
Is Bitcoin more a social or technological revolution?
Why P2P, non-KYC Bitcoin still matters
How individuals can take practical steps to protect privacy, sovereignty, and signal in an increasingly centralized world
This isn’t nostalgia—it’s a reminder of why we’re here, how to use the tools, and what’s at stake if we forget.
Main stage
Fri, 10:20
EN
Fireside
The Cypherpunk Philosopher’s Blueprint for Bitcoin & Stateless Innovation
At BTC Prague VIP stage, Max Hillebrand sits down with legendary cypherpunk Paul Rosenberg—author, entrepreneur, and OG freedom tech builder. They will unravel the ideological and technical threads of his decades-long work to build parallel systems. This fireside chat merges his foundational role in Bitcoin’s early ecosystem with philosophical musings on power, privacy, and human agency. Rosenberg will dissect the failures of compromised systems, share guerrilla strategies for building resilient decentralized tools, and challenge attendees to confront the ethical imperatives of tech sovereignty. From the early days of the cypheprunks to Bitcoin’s existential stakes, this is a masterclass in engineering autonomy for a post-state world.
VIP stage
Fri, 16:40
EN
Keynote
Privacy as a Shield: Strengthening Security Through Bitcoin and Self-Custody
This talk explores how privacy transforms security by lowering defensive costs while raising the stakes for attackers. It examines critical areas like financial sovereignty, personal data control, and secure communication, and how privacy-preserving tools elevate these domains. Attendees will learn practical applications of Bitcoin for censorship-resistant transactions, self-custody wallets to reclaim asset ownership, and encryption frameworks to safeguard digital lives. The session blends theory with actionable steps, demonstrating how decentralized technologies empower individuals to neutralize surveillance and institutional overreach. Real-world examples will highlight the risks of poor privacy hygiene and the tangible benefits of adopting tools that prioritize user autonomy.
Expo stage
Sat, 12:20
EN
Panel discussion
Why are we bullish on Bitcoin
Amid inflation, political instability, and growing digital control, Bitcoin stands as a beacon of clarity—and conviction.
This panel brings together minds from finance, technology, philosophy and the freedom movement to explore the deep reasons behind long-term Bitcoin optimism. Not just price speculation, but principles: sound money, decentralization, and sovereignty.
We’ll dive into:
Why Bitcoin remains the most resilient monetary network ever created
How it protects wealth and empowers individuals
What role it plays in global macro shifts and institutional strategy
Why belief in Bitcoin only grows stronger the more you understand it
If you're looking for clarity, conviction, or just a reminder of why this matters—this is the signal you’ve been waiting for.
This panel brings together minds from finance, technology, philosophy and the freedom movement to explore the deep reasons behind long-term Bitcoin optimism. Not just price speculation, but principles: sound money, decentralization, and sovereignty.
We’ll dive into:
Why Bitcoin remains the most resilient monetary network ever created
How it protects wealth and empowers individuals
What role it plays in global macro shifts and institutional strategy
Why belief in Bitcoin only grows stronger the more you understand it
If you're looking for clarity, conviction, or just a reminder of why this matters—this is the signal you’ve been waiting for.
Main stage
Sat, 17:30
EN More speakers
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