Local Bitcoiners

<p>Episode 006 brings together Reed, Rev, Fundamentals from the Philly Suburbs Meetup, and Andrew from Bitcoin Park in Nashville for a recap of the annual Grassroots Bitcoin event. The crew digs into the nitty-gritty of running local meetups; the perennial challenge of finding the right venue, strategies for attracting newcomers, gathering attendee feedback, and handling shitcoiner attendees. Andrew pulls back the curtain on how Bitcoin Park operates as dedicated Bitcoin infrastructure, and the whole conversation shows how the real work of Bitcoin adoption is happening at the local level, one meetup at a time.</p> <p>Reed's Meetup:<a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com/"> </a><a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com">westernmassbitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time</p> <p>Fundamental’s Meetup: <a href="https://app.cluborange.org/8iVBgmUG">https://app.cluborange.org/8iVBgmUG</a>, <a href="https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs93xeq04r6shj0mdmvskuuflxzn3hanvk64d94rlw8yvh68tje9mc7aypgf">https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs93xeq04r6shj0mdmvskuuflxzn3hanvk64d94rlw8yvh68tje9mc7aypgf</a></p> <p>Bitcoin Park: <a href="https://bitcoinpark.com/">https://bitcoinpark.com/</a></p> <p>Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya</p> <p>Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s</p> <p>Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z</p> <p>Fundamental’s npub: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99g</p> <p>Andres’s npub: npub105d309x75gk4zmdvd9lzch3m89veky4hc6cw57cndvfj33aqs38qmyuhce</p> <p>Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here:<a href="https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups"> </a><a href="https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups">https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups</a></p> <p>Send us a zap!: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Prefer on-chain donations?</p> <p>Silent Payment (<a href="https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/bitcoin/#silent-payments">what are silent payments?</a>): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl</p> <p>Paynym (<a href="https://sparrowwallet.com/docs/spending-privately.html#paynym-payment-code">what is paynym?</a>): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)</p> <p>[guests: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99g, npub105d309x75gk4zmdvd9lzch3m89veky4hc6cw57cndvfj33aqs38qmyuhce]</p>

<p>Reed and Rev chat with Auggie from the Kansas City, MO Bitcoin Meetup to dig into what a thriving circular economy looks like in practice; from Auggie's farm goods making their way to meetup tables, to collaborative sourcing of feed, raw milk, honey, and more. The conversation expands into cross-pollinating meetup cultures and scaling peer-to-peer trade beyond the local level. Meetups grow around open protocols, bitcoin fixed the money, and we believe that nostr may just be the coordination layer that could unify the decentralized mesh of bitcoin meetups.</p> <p>Reed's Meetup:<a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com/"> </a><a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com">westernmassbitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time</p> <p>Au9913’s Meetup & other links: <a href="http://kcbitcoiners.com">kcbitcoiners.com</a>; <a href="http://missouribitcoinerspac.com">missouribitcoinerspac.com</a>; <a href="https://github.com/KC-Bitcoiners/bodarc">github.com/KC-Bitcoiners/bodarc</a></p> <p>Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya</p> <p>Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s</p> <p>Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z</p> <p>Au9913’s npub: npub16ux4qzg4qjue95vr3q327fzata4n594c9kgh4jmeyn80v8k54nhqg6lra7</p> <p>Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here:<a href="https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups"> </a><a href="https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups">https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups</a></p> <p>Send us a zap!: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Prefer on-chain donations?</p> <p>Silent Payment (<a href="https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/bitcoin/#silent-payments">what are silent payments?</a>): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl</p> <p>Paynym (<a href="https://sparrowwallet.com/docs/spending-privately.html#paynym-payment-code">what is paynym?</a>): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)</p> <p>[guests: npub16ux4qzg4qjue95vr3q327fzata4n594c9kgh4jmeyn80v8k54nhqg6lra7]</p>

<p>Rev and Reed share stories from their recent Bitcoin meetups and dig into how AI is rapidly becoming part of the Bitcoin culture conversation — from vibe coding to the tools bitcoiners are using to build and connect. The episode explores the "meshtadel" concept, a decentralized mesh of local Bitcoin meetups that together form a resilient, sovereign network no single point of failure can take down. The takeaway is simple: use the tools available to you, grow your local community, and recognize that hyperbitcoinization starts in your own backyard.</p> <p>[guests:]</p>

<p>In this episode, Reed and Rev sit down with Cory (a.k.a Boomer), the organizer of the Ottawa Bitcoin meetup: Capital Bitcoiners. The conversation covers the state of local meetup culture during a bear market, including encouraging stories of recent surges in turnout and enthusiasm at their respective meetups. Cory also gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he structures Ottawa's two monthly events, Bitcoin Basics for newcomers and Bitcoin Builders for developers and veterans, and makes the case for why showing up, rain or shine, is what keeps the Bitcoin community strong.</p> <p>Capital Bitcoiners Meetup Page: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/ottawa-bitcoin-group/">https://www.meetup.com/ottawa-bitcoin-group/</a></p> <p>Capital Bitcoiners Twitter: @ottawabtcmeetup</p> <p>Find Boomer on X: @TheRulersBroken</p> <p>Find Boomer on nostr: npub1phvflpwfkevj50jlvaw5lerl7avynpwt5tl9kpmt07kwmnsw04vqe9n97v</p> <p>Reed's Meetup:<a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com/"> </a><a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com">westernmassbitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time</p> <p>Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya</p> <p>Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s</p> <p>Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z</p> <p>Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here:<a href="https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups"> https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups</a></p> <p>Send us a zap!: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Prefer on-chain donations?</p> <p>Silent Payment (<a href="https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/bitcoin/#silent-payments">what are silent payments?</a>): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl</p> <p>Paynym (<a href="https://sparrowwallet.com/docs/spending-privately.html#paynym-payment-code">what is paynym?</a>): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)</p> <p>[guests: npub1phvflpwfkevj50jlvaw5lerl7avynpwt5tl9kpmt07kwmnsw04vqe9n97v]</p>

<p>Reed and Rev Hodl interview GC and James from the Jersey City Bitcoin Meetup, exploring how the group evolved from casual bar gatherings to structured Socratic seminars. In our in-depth conversation, we delved into meetup security, OPSEC best practices, strategies for defending against scammers, and why meetups represent the ultimate web of trust - especially as we head into a future where trust will come at a premium. Other topics included decentralized leadership, finding affordable venues, and fostering economic collaborations among attendees.</p> <p>Jersey City Meetup: <a href="http://jerseycitybitcoin.com">jerseycitybitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Reed's Meetup:<a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com/"> </a><a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com">westernmassbitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time</p> <p>Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya</p> <p>Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s</p> <p>Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z</p> <p>Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here:<a href="https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups"> https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups</a></p> <p>Send us a zap!: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Prefer on-chain donations?</p> <p>Silent Payment (<a href="https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/bitcoin/#silent-payments">what are silent payments?</a>): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl</p> <p>Paynym (<a href="https://sparrowwallet.com/docs/spending-privately.html#paynym-payment-code">what is paynym?</a>): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)</p> <p>[guests: npub129pal89j3hspq5a0pn8tnc9vmvl8s7fmp3eqj03lfycgnqgtdadsdd6qvw, npub1ehg4xvfe79gagvr94p89pk2c6qk4s9a7287zp7ssqlm3wvvfcegqv3pzrt]</p>

<p>In this pilot episode of Local Bitcoiners, co-hosts Reed and Rev Hodl introduce the podcast which is dedicated to exploring Bitcoin meetups worldwide. We dive into practical tips for starting and sustaining a meetup, from choosing locations and maintaining consistency to building community through group chats and regional networking and share personal stories from their own groups in Western Mass and South Bend, Indiana.</p> <p>Reed's Meetup: <a href="http://westernmassbitcoin.com">westernmassbitcoin.com</a></p> <p>Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup</p> <p>Find us on nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsvxvygrc58dqupmk9al5n5xswu5rzcstpfhpjzaf9ustm4vvnytys56dr5z">npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya</a></p> <p>Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: <a href="https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups">https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups</a></p> <p>Send us a zap!: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Prefer on-chain donations?</p> <p>Silent Payment (<a href="https://docs.cakewallet.com/cryptos/bitcoin/#silent-payments">what are silent payments?</a>): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl</p> <p>Paynym (<a href="https://sparrowwallet.com/docs/spending-privately.html#paynym-payment-code">what is paynym?</a>): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)</p> <p>[guests:]</p>