April 1, 2024
The location and venue aren’t the only big changes coming to The Bitcoin Conference in 2024. The Open Source Stage is being retired and replaced by the new Politics Stage BTC Inc, the organizers of Bitcoin 2024, announced today. The stage will feature Dennis Porter who will interview politicians and moderate panels which include lobbyists and state regulators. The theme of the sessions will be “Ensuring Permission to Use Permissionless Money”
Dennis is the CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund. Satoshi Action Fund describes itself as The Bitcoin advocacy organization changing the narrative on Bitcoin. The fund seeks to convince lawmakers such as Senator Elizabeth Warren and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler that Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining are good for the environment, the economy, and Democracy. The fund also attempts to convince federal and state regulators that Bitcoin and the state can peacefully co-exist through a policy of compliance.
Conference goers who hoped to see discussion and learn about new open source development are encouraged to visit the conference’s YouTube channel where they can get access to dozens of hours of recorded livestreams of the Open Source Stage from previous conferences.
“I recognize the importance of open source development for Bitcoin and for freedom but we’re at a critical inflection point right now. Convincing politicians and governments to respect our right to buy, spend, and self-custody Bitcoin is key. Bitcoin cannot remain permissionless unless we have their permission. I intend to get it.” Dennis Porter said in a statement.
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