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This is the first installment of The Bitcoin Conference Update - our newsletter delivering the latest on the Bitcoin industry's flagship conference series.

After an unforgettable time in Miami with 13,000+ attendees, Bitcoin Amsterdam is fast approaching (Oct 12-13). We thought it was high time to tell you what we're up to and what you can look forward to as we continue connecting Bitcoiners from around the world.

AMSTERDAM. WE'RE BACK. ????

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Bitcoin 2023 Recap

For three days, we brought together more than 13,000 Bitcoin die-hards and 300+ speakers at the world's largest Bitcoin conference. Our programming featured industry captains David Marcus of Lightspark and Michael Saylor of 微策略 , politicians Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and West Java, Indonesia Governor Ridwan Kamil, as well as thought leaders including Zoltan Pozsar, Bill Miller III and IV and Arthur Hayes .

Industry Day Highlights

Bitcoin Developers Fund Announcement

Mike Schmidt of Brink and Fred Thiel of MARA announced a donation-matching campaign to raise more than $1 million for Bitcoin development.

The Future of the Lightning Network

MacKenzie Sigalos ( CNBC ), David Marcus ( Lightspark ), Miles Suter ( Cash App ) and Elizabeth Stark ( Lightning Labs ) discussed Building Lightning-Native Companies , and why the future of digital payments will be built upon the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

General Admission Days 1 & 2 Highlights

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keynote

In his first public appearance since announcing his candidacy, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage to extoll the virtues of Bitcoin and speak directly to those building the tools enabling freedom in our digital future.

Michael Saylor & Bill Miller IV

微策略 Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and Prospective CIO of Miller Value Partners Bill Miller IV met on the Nakamoto Stage for a fireside chat titled, "Thermodynamic Savings ." They talked about Michael's Bitcoin thesis and heard what advice he might offer to those looking to guard their time and energy.

Michael Lewis & Arthur Hayes

Best-selling author of classics including, "The Big Short," "Flash Boys," and "Moneyball," Michael Lewis and cryptocurrency mainstay Arthur Hayes discussed Lewis' perspective on the Bitcoin industry and his latest work on Sam Bankman-Fried in the post-FTX market landscape. Watch their full Fireside Chat: On The Confidence Crisis .

Jack Mallers Announcement

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced new plans for his company , including expanding to serve more than 3 billion new customers in untapped markets, a move of their headquarters to El Salvador and support of USDT.

Zoltan Pozsar & Arthur Hayes

Ex-Credit Suisse Analyst, macroeconomic commentator and author of "Bretton Woods III" Zoltan Pozsar met with Arthur Hayes to discuss the "New Monetary Order" and how each views the changing geopolitical landscape in the context of money.

Bitcoin 2024 Ticket Prices Increase Friday July 21st at MIDNIGHT EST

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Bitcoin Amsterdam - Where Europe Meets Bitcoin

Last year, we took the Bitcoin Conference to Europe in the depths of the bear market and engaged with Bitcoin leaders from around the world to put on the biggest Bitcoin event the continent had ever seen.

AMSTERDAM - WE'RE BACK ???? October 12-13, 2023

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022 featured memorable moments including a keynote speech from Stella Assange (wife of cypherpunk Julian Assange), a reckoning of Bitcoin’s “inflation hedge” narrative with Jeff Booth , Dylan LeClair and Greg Foss , and a deep-dive on Bitcoin and the Euro with Dylan LeClair, Marc Friedrich, Marc van der Chijs, and Alfonso Peccatiello , unpacking what the future might hold for the continent’s provenant fiat currency.

What To Expect at Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023

With the beginnings of a new bull market starting to take shape amidst a flurry of spot ETF applications from the likes of BlackRock , 富达 and VanEck (among others), we can't wait to show the world what we've been building.

We're gathering top minds in the Bitcoin space to share their vision for the future, and bringing the European business community together to explore what a world built on sound money can offer.

Bitcoin Amsterdam Speaker Announcements ????

Check out our all-star lineup of speakers for Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023 including Stella Assange, Adam Back , Willem Middelkoop , Jimmy Song , Dylan LeClair , Susie Violet Ward , Martti Malmi , Aleksandar Svetski , William Casarin , Pablo Fernandez , Pete Rizzo and many more!

Bitcoin Alpha - Looking For The Next Top Bitcoin Fund Manager ??

We have partnered with Samara Alpha Management for the Bitcoin Alpha Competition! We're looking for the next top Bitcoin fund manager to award $1 million in seed capital! The winner will be announced at Bitcoin Amsterdam.

Think you have what it takes? Qualified fund managers should apply to pitch their idea for the chance to receive $1 million dollars in seed capital and bring their vision to life.

Apply before 7/31 deadline: https://b.tc/conference/bitcoin-alpha

Join the European Bitcoin community in Amsterdam, October 12-13 for two days of education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization!

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