Bitcoin Embassies

Physical spaces and community hubs where Bitcoiners gather, learn, and build together.

Why We Recommend

Launched March 2022 by the City of Lugano and Tether. 100 million Swiss francs fund established to support crypto startups. Partnership with El Salvador for education and Bitcoin adoption exchanges.

Services & Features

  • 150+ merchants accepting Bitcoin
  • Municipal services payable in Bitcoin
  • Plan ₿ Forum annual conference
  • Plan ₿ Business Hub
  • PoW.space coworking facility
  • Education grants and scholarships

Why We Recommend

Founded in 2022 as a home for Bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build. Active Discord community and publishes OP_Daily newsletter delivering Bitcoin news daily.

Services & Features

  • Coworking space
  • Workshops and summits
  • Monthly BitDevs and meetups
  • Bitcoin 101 sessions
  • OP_Daily newsletter
  • Nashville Energy and Mining Summit

Why We Recommend

Opened in late 2022 with a mission to make Bitcoin fun and accessible. Approximately 80% of patrons don't know it's a Bitcoin bar — designed to be approachable for everyone.

Services & Features

  • Weekly free Bitcoin events
  • Regular Thursday meetups
  • Craft beers and cocktails
  • Food menu
  • Educational programming

Why We Recommend

Founded in 2021, grew out of Austin Bitcoin Club. Strong FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ethos with a mission to foster a community of developers, hackers, creatives, and builders.

Services & Features

  • Workspace among Bitcoin startups
  • Four-month hybrid accelerator program
  • Mentorship and business development
  • Startup Day bi-annually
  • Weekly workshops
  • Pleb Broadcasting Service live show

Why We Recommend

Established as a nonprofit in September 2024 with a mission to accelerate Bitcoin adoption by providing Bitcoiners with a place to work, connect, and innovate. Inspired by the success of Bitcoin hubs in Nashville, Austin, and New York.

Services & Features

  • Co-working space
  • Dedicated podcasting and video studio
  • Six bookable meeting rooms
  • Hackathons and design weeks
  • Builder meetups
  • Presidio Bitcoin Jam weekly podcast

Why We Recommend

Educational nonprofit run by members with a focus on education, collaboration, and accelerating sovereignty through Bitcoin and freedom tech adoption. Members get voting rights for the Board of Directors.

Services & Features

  • Flexible and private workspaces
  • Lounge space
  • Conference rooms
  • Educational presentations
  • Weekend workshops
  • Happy hour socials

Why We Recommend

Bitcoin Bay Foundation operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, providing formal accountability and transparency required by U.S. tax law. As a charitable entity, no earnings can be distributed to private individuals, ensuring all funds support the mission of Bitcoin education and community building.

The foundation has established credibility through its evolution from Tampa Bitdevs, which started in January 2022 and grew into what is described as the longest-running U.S. Bitcoin meetup with over 14 years of community presence. Their legitimacy was further validated when they won the Bitcoin 2023 conference pitch day, receiving 1 BTC to fund their circular economy initiatives.

The organization maintains a strict Bitcoin-only policy with no altcoin promotion, demonstrating philosophical alignment with Bitcoin maximalist principles. They operate transparently through public events, partnerships with established entities like the University of Tampa, and crowdfunding via Geyser Fund.

Services & Features

  • Bitcoin 101 beginner education
  • BitDevs technical meetups
  • Student bootcamps (middle/high school)
  • Business adoption workshops
  • SeedSigner hardware builds
  • Privacy and node setup training

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