001. Starting and Growing Meetups | Western MA and South Bend, IN

<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>