What began as a cypherpunk movement is now on the balance sheets of public companies and sovereign funds. In this Austin Bitcoin Club event, Adam Back, Tuur Demeester, and Parker Lewis trace Bitcoin’s evolution from its ideological origins to its current role as an institutional-grade monetary asset—and where it goes from here.
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- Adam Back – Cryptographer, cypherpunk, and CEO of Blockstream
- Parker Lewis – Author of Gradually, Then Suddenly, Bitcoin educator, and Head of Business Development at Zaprite
- Tuur Demeester – Macro investor and founder of Adamant Research, Host of the podcast B Reel
And more special guests will be announced leading up to the meetup.
Agenda:
- 5:00 pm — doors open
- 5:00 – 5:45pm — networking and drinks
- 5:45p – 6:25p – short fireside with special guests
- 6:25 – 6:30p — introduce the panel
- 6:30 — 7:15p — panel
- 7:15 – 7:30 — short Q&A
- 7:30 – 8:00p — networking and wrap
Whether you’re a seasoned allocator, a curious investor, or a passionate Bitcoiner, this evening will leave you with new insights into the institutional thesis for Bitcoin, macroeconomic pressures, and why now might be the most strategic time to lean into Bitcoin.
If this is your first time at one of our meetups, welcome to the bitcoin capital of the world. We have a few guidelines to keep the event running smoothly:
- our meetups focus solely on Bitcoin. We do not welcome discussions about Web3 or any other “crypto” projects at our events. If you are interested in crypto discussions there are a number of other meetups to join.
- please no photos. We respect the privacy of our community.
- please give your attention to the presenters during the seminar and keep side conversations to zero. We are in a pre-QE building, which means we are surrounded by concrete and little insulation; even a whisper can become a distraction to other guests and those presenting. There will be time to converse and network before and after the seminar.
- please pick up after yourself. While we enjoy offering free beverages and snacks to our guests, we do not have a cleaning staff to clean up empty cans, bottles, plates, snacks, etc. Please help us keep the Commons clean by disposing of trash in one of the trash bins.
- parking: Street parking or the paid garage across from our building on East 6th (515 Congress)
📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
📍 Bitcoin Park Austin
601 Congress Avenue, Suite 250 · Austin, TX
✨ Bitcoin Park Austin is a dedicated hub for the Bitcoin community in Texas, built to support builders, thinkers, developers, and plebs who are focused on the future of Bitcoin and open-source innovation.