Bitcoin 101 for Merchants provides an introduction to Bitcoin. We break down the real world problems Bitcoin was created to solve and explain how Bitcoin’s decentralized architecture addresses these challenges. This presentation is applicable to anyone trying to understand Bitcoin, especially entrepreneurs and business owners.
What you will learn
- How Bitcoin works at a high level.
- Why a fixed supply and transparent rules make it superior money compared to today’s inflationary fiat currencies.
- What sets Bitcoin apart from digital payment alternatives.
- The practical business case for accepting Bitcoin.
- Expand your customer base.
- Reduce fees.
- Eliminate chargeback risk.
- Receive instant and final settlement.
We discuss why companies are beginning to store a portion of their reserves in Bitcoin as a long term, inflation resistant asset to strengthen your financial position.
Presented by the Bitcoin District Initiative at PubKey DC
The Bitcoin District Initiative is a DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing education & adoption of Bitcoin in the DMV. Special thanks to PubKey DC for their support.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕔 Time: 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM EST
📍 PubKey DC
410 7th St NW · Washington, DC
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