Bitfest 25': Day #2 Recap
Bitfest, 12/31/2025, 9 engagements
Bitfest
The UK’s largest Bitcoin conference and culture event.
Bitfest 25': Day #1 Recap
Bitfest, 12/19/2025, 10 engagements
London has more than one Bitcoin room. 🍊
Bitcoin London. Battersea Bitcoiners. London BitDevs. Faith and Bitcoin. City & Financial Bitcoiners. Antidote. 2140Art. 2140.wtf
Different audiences. Same network.
Which one have you actually turned up to?
#OrangeOctoberBTC
10/15/2026, 2 engagements
No sponsor challenge. No fixed product category.
Build what matters.
The Bitfest Hackathon is open format: your project can take different forms, but it should meaningfully use Bitcoin and/or Nostr.
Bring the problem you actually want to solve.
20–21 Nov · Manchester
10/12/2026, 9 engagements
Bitcoin has a huge online network.
But sometimes you need a table, a pub, a café and a few actual humans.
Local communities are where people ask questions, find collaborators, demo things, learn and occasionally discover that the weird internet person they’ve been talking to for three years is actually quite normal.
Who’s doing Bitcoin IRL near you?
Tag your local meetup.
10/11/2026, 14 engagements
Ireland / Northern Ireland check-in. 🍊
Belfast Bitcoin Meetup. Galway Bitcoin Meetup. Limerick Bitcoin. Bitcoin Wexford. Bitcoin Network Ireland. Bitcoin Ireland Conference.
Bitcoin IRL crosses borders rather well.
Who are we missing?
10/10/2026, 5 engagements
Bitfest shouldn’t just be a list of people with microphones.
What would you actually bring into the room?
A workshop. A demo. A problem worth discussing. A project people can try. Something you’ve learned the hard way.
If you’ve got something useful to contribute, tell us.
10/9/2026, 4 engagements
South Coast check-in. 🍊
Brighton Bitcoin. Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth. Portsmouth Bitcoin. Southampton Satoshi Society. Purbeck Bitcoin.
Five active communities on the current list.
Who are we missing?
Point us at the people actually turning up and doing the work.
10/8/2026, 3 engagements
Cloudflare down.
Nostr up. 😏🟣
Martti Malmi on centralised infrastructure, WebRTC, P2P apps, private messaging, social graphs and building a more resilient internet.
Proper freedom-tech rabbit hole 👇
🎥
#Nostr #Bitcoin #Bitfest
What if investing in a project didn’t mean handing over your Bitcoin and simply hoping for the best? 🍊
At Bitfest 2025, Dan Gershony introduced Angor, a decentralised crowdfunding protocol built around Bitcoin and Nostr.
Using staged timelocks, Angor is designed to keep investors in greater control of unspent funds while creating stronger accountability for founders.
Dan walks through the thinking behind the protocol, the problems it aims to solve and where Angor v2 is heading.
🎥 Watch:
#Bitcoin #Bitfest #Angor #Nostr #OpenSource #Crowdfunding
10/6/2026, 14 engagements
“Nobody’s using Bitcoin.”
“There’s no Bitcoin scene here.”
So we looked.
At least 84 active communities, projects, organisations, networks, events and proof-of-work initiatives across the UK & Ireland.
The scene is already here.
Orange October is about showing the people, places and proof of work behind it.
Who should we be pointing people towards?
#OrangeOctoberBTC
10/5/2026, 6 engagements
Been meaning to build something with Bitcoin or Nostr but never quite found the excuse?
Here it is.
24+ hours at the Bitfest Hackathon.
Bring an idea, half an idea, dev/design/product skills — or just turn up looking for people to build with.
No team required. Open-format builds using Bitcoin and/or Nostr.
Winning and runner-up projects get funding through Angor.
Come build something.
10/2/2026, 3 engagements
🎤 Andy Princz live at Bitfest 2025.
As part of the New Music Economy Concert at Factory251, Andy brought together hip-hop, live instrumentation and independent artist energy in a performance that perfectly captured what this side of Bitfest is about.
The New Music Economy is about more than putting music on a Bitcoin event.
It’s about artists experimenting with new tools, new models and new ways to build direct relationships with their audience.
Watch Andy Princz perform at Bitfest 2025 👇
🍊 Bitfest returns to Manchester, 20–22 November 2026.
#Bitfest #Bitcoin #NewMusicEconomy #IndependentMusic #Manchester
Who would you bring to Bitfest who isn’t a Bitcoiner yet?
A developer? An artist? A student? A small-business owner? A privacy nerd? A sceptical friend?
And what would the event need to give them for the trip to be worthwhile?
9/30/2026, 9 engagements
Been meaning to build something with Bitcoin or Nostr but never quite found the excuse?
Here it is.
24+ hours at the Bitfest Hackathon.
Bring an idea, half an idea, dev/design/product skills — or just turn up looking for people to build with.
No team required. Open-format builds using Bitcoin and/or Nostr.
Winning + runner-up projects get funding through
.
Come build something.
9/28/2026, 15 engagements
What could you teach somebody in 30 minutes that would make them more capable afterwards?
Set up a tool? Understand a protocol? Improve their privacy? Run something themselves? Build a small project?
Bitfest needs practical contributors as much as speakers.
9/28/2026, 1 engagement
Bitfest shouldn’t just be people talking about Bitcoin.
What can people actually try? What can they build with? What can somebody teach in a room that leaves people more capable afterwards?
If you’re working on something practical and want to bring it to Manchester, reply or get in touch.
9/20/2026, 1 engagement
About 24 hours left on the Bitfest Early Bird.
£99 for the full festival now. £149 after Sunday.
That ticket includes Freedom Fest on Saturday too.
If you’re coming to Manchester, this is the last cheap window.
bitfest.uk
9/19/2026, 4 engagements
Bitfest Early Bird closes Sunday.
Full festival ticket: £99 After the deadline: £149 If you're joining us in Manchester, now's the time.
9/18/2026, 6 engagements
he new Bitfest 2026 site is live. ⚡
4 days. 7 events. 9 zones across Manchester.
The first speaker wave is up too — builders, creators, artists, educators and Bitcoiners, with plenty more still to come.
This year stretches from Bitflix and Nostrshire through nPub Dub, Bitfest, Pepe.X, New Music Economy and Sunday Socials.
Talks. Workshops. Art. Gaming. Music. Builders. Businesses. Family activities. And plenty of Bitcoin IRL.
Have a scroll:
And because this is Nostr…
Who, or what, do you want to see at Bitfest this year?
Tag them. Tell us what you'd like to see built, discussed, hacked on or argued about.
First wave. Definitely not the final line-up. 😏
8/14/2026, 25 engagements
Friday at Bitfest isn’t just another conference day.
takes over the daytime programme at Pendulum with talks, workshops, exhibition and the Hack Zone.
Then the conversation carries on at NPub Dub at Joshua Brooks.
That’s much closer to how Bitcoin and Nostr communities actually work: people build, argue, teach, experiment, then carry the conversation into the night.
Manchester · 20–22 November
bitfest.uk
8/12/2026, 3 engagements
GM GM, please reply and tag any speakers that you would like to see speak at Bitfest.uk this year and give a reason why?
8/1/2026, 2 engagements
Need the short version? 👀
90 seconds of Bitfest 2025. Bitcoin, Nostr, workshops, music, art, gaming, families and community 🟠⚡️
7/23/2026, 2 engagements
Bitcoin culture is bigger than panels 🎮🎨🟠
Gaming, art, cinema, music and hands-on experiences were all part of Bitfest 2025.
What should we add or expand next year?
Reply with ideas for 2026. 👇 https://blossom.primal.net/6c46cedec85d6da2611445cd3aa963fb9364befa3882c75a69709d918c0589d2.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/870c8189b1bebc48783bcdc31511e2951ff8ae99c7f09a3505c0c234f2876563.jpg
Pictured:
#escape2bitcoin - Bitcoin based Board Game 🎲
- Pre-teen developer of #Gamster, a Nostr based Gaming client 🎮
Show em some love!🧡
7/21/2026, 12 engagements
Ainsley Costello brought independent artist energy to the New Music Economy Concert at Bitfest 2025 🎤🟠
Music, Bitcoin, Nostr and value-for-value culture inside the historic Factory251.
Watch and tag music or creator-economy contacts.
7/21/2026, 9 engagements
Chocolate making at a Bitcoin festival? 🍫🟠
Roger9000’s family-friendly cacao workshop brought kids, families and attendees together for something hands-on, creative and very different from the usual conference format.
Watch and share with families or event organisers. 🧡
7/21/2026, 2 engagements
Why has Bitcoin become a worldwide phenomenon? 🌍🟠
We asked people at Bitfest 2025. The answers covered freedom, community, access, technology and the need for an alternative.
There is no single story. That is the point.
7/14/2026, 5 engagements
🎞️ New Bitfest video just dropped.
brought serious energy to the New Music Economy Concert at Bitfest 2025, showing exactly why music deserves a place at every Bitcoin festival. 🎤
If you missed it, now’s your chance to catch the performance.
🎥
⚡ If you enjoy what we’re building, zap it, repost it and help us spread the signal…or come to Bitfest 2026 and live Bitcoin IRL. 😎
#Bitfest #Bitcoin #Nostr #NewMusicEconomy #V4V
Speaker and Exhibitor applications for Bitfest 2026 are now open! 🍊
If you’re building something interesting around Bitcoin, Lightning, Nostr or open-source technology, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re also looking for educators, artists, musicians, creators, communities and projects that want to be part of the UK’s largest Bitcoin festival.
Let’s build something special together. 🤝
Apply here:
https://bitfest.uk/#work-with-us
⚡ Zaps are paid forward, reposts even more appreciated.
7/10/2026, 4 engagements
Roger9000’s set from the #NewMusicEconomy Concert, in case you missed it first time round. 🔥
Real performers, a real room, zero corporate stage management.
This is the bit of Bitfest people don’t expect.
7/4/2026, 2 engagements
If you’re paying attention you can still hear the echoes of the #NewMusicEconomy at #Bitfest2025…🎪
Enjoy this short recap from
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as they tore down the stage with some support from
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Like, share and subscribe. The content is coming in fast as we rollout for #Bitfest2026 🧡
🎟️ Tickets available now at https://bitfest.uk
6/23/2026, 1 engagement
The Bitfest 2026 site is up! 💥
Yes,
also returns for day 0. 🟣
🎟️ Early Bird tickets available now.
Speaker and Artist registration coming soon! 🫡
#events #uk #bitfest #nostrshire
5/21/2026, 14 engagements
And so it begins…🟠
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5/20/2026, 3 engagements
Big daddy Elon doesn't like us playing with our Bitcoins. 🙃
5/17/2026, 9 engagements
We’re presenting a panel at this next week’s Crypto Mondays London annual Pizza day celebration event! ⭐️
Crypto Mondays London represents one of the largest crypto meetup communities in the UK and for this year’s Pizza Day event, we’re here to paint the town…Orange…🤔…and Purple of course! 😅
Hosted by Crypto Mondays London
Curated by
Presented by
Featuring some of the most active builders and educators across the UK Bitcoin community:
#JasonDene
#Bitfest #OrangePilling #UK #PizzaDay #BitcoinIRL
5/14/2026, 3 engagements
Long Live Longy!
3/28/2026, 8 engagements
Did someone say Bitfest 26? 😏
⏳
3/4/2026, 4 engagements
New Music Economy at Bitfest: Ainsley Costello
#Bitfest #NewMusicEconomy #LoveMusic #V4V #AinsleyCostello
Some quick views and outlooks on ‘The Future Of Bitcoin at Bitfest 2025’
#Bitfest #Nostrshire
1/31/2026, 1 engagement
Amazing to hear some of the views from the attendees, speakers and more at Bitfest! 🧡
Why Bitcoin Is A Worldwide Phenomenon at Bitfest
1/22/2026, 8 engagements
Amazing article by
via
on #Bitfest and
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Thank you! 🧡 nostr:
Happy New Year people! 🎉
We just dropped the final recap article for Bitfest 2025. With more content to come, this feels like a cool way to close off as we move into 2026.
Many thanks to all for your support in our first-ever event, and we hope to connect with as many of you as possible in 2026 and beyond. 🍻
HNY! 🥳
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12/31/2025, 2 engagements
Just came across this great live commentary thread from Bitfest
😎 Thanks for this amazing write-up. It was great meeting you at the conference. Happy New Year for 2026! 👊🍻
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12/20/2025, 5 engagements
BitFest existed because people showed up. ✊
Builders who built. 🛠
Artists who created. 🖼
Speakers who shared. 🎤
Musicians who brought the vibes. 🎶
Families, volunteers, and curious newcomers who made it real. 🤝
Thank you to everyone who was part of it. 🙏
Here’s a look back at Bitcoin IRL — and a glimpse of what comes next.
👇
Register your interest for Bitfest 26':
12/19/2025, 10 engagements
So, what happened on Day 1 of Bitfest? Let's recap! 😎
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12/19/2025, 3 engagements
11/28/2025, 6 engagements
The Samourai stand at #Bitfest #FreeSamourai
11/26/2025, 6 engagements
The Green Sands absolutely lit up our Bitfest conference party! 🔥🎶 Thanks for bringing the energy and making the night unforgettable. #Bitfest #TheGreenSands
11/25/2025, 4 engagements
11/23/2025, 9 engagements
The final day of Bitfest just starting.
11/23/2025, 4 engagements