Building a Bitcoin Hub in Silicon Valley: The Presidio Bitcoin Story

In this episode, the hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz welcome the Presidio Bitcoin team, Haley and Alex, to discuss their innovative co-working and event space in San Francisco. They explore the mission behind Presidio Bitcoin, the significance of its location, and the community they are building.

The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating a Bitcoin hub in Silicon Valley, the importance of bridging the gap between Bitcoin and investors, and the need for more builders in the Bitcoin space. They also highlight the success of their recent hackathon, upcoming events, and their efforts to engage with universities and students.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Presidio Bitcoin
07:57 Exploring the Space and Community
09:42 Creating a Bitcoin Hub in Silicon Valley
15:03 Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Investors
20:28 Fostering Builders and Innovation
22:56 The Success of the Hackathon
26:16 Starting Local: Grassroots Approaches to Bitcoin Hubs
31:01 Fostering Technical Knowledge: BitDevs and LitDevs
34:16 Upcoming Events and Opportunities
36:58 Connecting with Universities: Engaging the Next Generation
41:37 Supporting the Movement: How to Get Involved

References:

Presidiobitcoin.org
https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin
https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@PresidioBitcoin⁩

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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