BEUK Meetup Breakdown #22 🎃
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 28th October - 3rd November 2024. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“On Halloween night, October 31, 2008, while the world was grappling with a global financial crisis, a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto released a nine-page whitepaper that would change the course of history”.
It’s a Happy 16th Birthday to Bitcoin on Thursday.
From Edinburgh to Brighton, there are nine events this week, offering plenty of opportunities to celebrate with some fellow bitcoiners. The place to be, of course, is the White Paper Party at the Dockside Vaults in London on the 31st (details below).
The Whitepaper Party is part of the Bitcoin Culture Festival, a decentralised event happening in various locations around the country, that starts this week and runs until the 2nd of November.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Leamington Spa: Meetups on the last Tuesday of each month at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at the White Horse, CV32 5PZ on the 29th. 🍻
Bitcoin Culture Festival - Meetup with Bitcoin Merchants at Tooting Market: Celebrate the opening day of the festival in a space where Bitcoin payments are not just accepted, but embraced! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with fresh food, drinks, and great company. This is your chance to connect with the community, spark new friendships, and hear insightful talks, all while supporting vendors who are leading the way in the Bitcoin economy. Whether you’re here to showcase, learn, or just relax, the festival vibe is all about building community and celebrating what brings us together. 30th October 17:00 - 23:00. 🛍️🛒☕️
Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you'd like to eat first. 🥘🍻
Manchester Bitcoin: On the 31st it’s the Manchester meetup. Join them at The Smithfield Market Tavern, 19:00. 🍻
Bitcoin Culture Festival - Bitcoin Whitepaper ₿ Day + Halloween Party
🕕 18:00 - 19:00, 31st October. Kick off the night with hands-on workshops on crowdfunding and fundraising using Bitcoin, featuring Geyser.fund and Angor.io. Plus, don’t miss the ChockRock Chocolate Making workshop with Roger 9000 and dive into the ultimate gaming experience with Chain Duel.
🕢 7:30PM - Midnight, Get ready for a Halloween party like no other! A live performance by Roger 9000, followed by an electrifying lineup of DJs including Denay Samosa, Zazawowow, itsTOMEK, and MadMunky. Costumes, beats, and Bitcoin—what more could you ask for? 🎃🥳🪩
Northern Bitcoin Collective: The Stoke meetup is back! They’ll be at Mellards Bar, ST5 1AA on Friday 1st November at 19:00. Head along for some cheap beer and top Bitcoin banter. 🍻
Bitcoin Culture Festival - NostrLDN: From 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday 1st of November where Nostr maximalists will showcase the tools of freedom. Expect insightful talks, cutting-edge projects, and interactive discussions centered on open-source innovation, privacy, and activism. Explore how Value4Value models are being built on NOSTR, and discover the intersection of technical creativity and social change. It’s a unique chance to connect with like-minded individuals shaping the future of decentralised tech! 👨🏻💻📱
Bitcoin Culture Festival - The Culture of Code at Cyphermunk House:
🗓️ Runs from 29th October to 2nd of November with a panel discussion on the 2nd (details below).
🕙 10:00 - 17:00 - 2nd November, Kick off the day with an Art & Culture Panel, featuring discussions that dive deep into the intersection of creative expression and technology.
🕔 17:00 - 22:00 - 2nd November Explore the Culture of Code Art Gallery, followed by more engaging panels, live discussions, music, and literature. The evening wraps up with a Cocktail Party and the closing of the Art Exhibition—an opportunity to celebrate the creative community in a laid-back, interactive setting. 🖼️ 🎙️
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏻♀️🚶🚶♂️
New businesses Accepting Bitcoin
This week we have…
Bristol Art Club Market: An ‘Indiepartment’ store and event space with a cafe, barbers, clothes and plant store. Now enthusiastically accepting bitcoin payments.
Upcoming Special Events
This event isn’t happening next week, but it’s important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
BWest 2024 - Grassroots Finance Unconference: An exciting new mini-conference in Bristol on Saturday, November 16th. A day of discussions and workshops centred around Bitcoin and the freedom movement. Featuring a lineup of speakers, including Carlos Massiah on using open-source Bitcoin tools, Nathan Day exploring BTCmap.org communities, and Ben Arc on the Maker Renaissance through free Nostr webstores. Other thought-provoking talks include Daniel Prince on the ethics of money creation, Susie Violet Ward’s “BBC vs. Bitcoin,” and more. Enjoy market stalls, a DJ set, food and drink, and an afterparty to close the day. The day kicks off at 10 AM till 5 PM at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol. Early bird tickets are just £20.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We’d be delighted to connect if you’re eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
Contribute to BTCMaps: BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It’s a perfect project to get involved with if you’re not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
Telegram users: You might find our Telegram Channel another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.