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The Bitcoin Magazine 2023 conference in Miami Beach concluded with a resounding success, demonstrating the growing importance of Bitcoin in the financial world. The event saw notable participation from US presidential candidates and enthusiasm was born, paving the way for Bitcoin’s mainstream adoption. Brandon Green, Head of Bitcoin Magazine Staff, expressed his excitement, saying, “This year’s Bitcoin Conference exceeded all my expectations and became a defining moment for the Bitcoin industry.”
The conference also focused on fundraising efforts, with Brink’s organization successfully raising $800,000 USD to support the development of the open source Bitcoin protocol. Samara Alpha Management and Bitcoin Magazine Pro have announced a partnership for the Bitcoin Alpha competition, offering startup and hedge fund managers an opportunity to pitch their strategies to institutional specifiers and potentially win $1 million in seed capital.
Art and commerce played an important role in the conference. An art show and auction called Ordinal Alley has sold rare pieces worth 6.38 BTC, highlighting the growing interest in Bitcoin and the Ordinals protocol in the art world. Bitcoin Bazaar facilitated transactions using Bitcoin, while Bitcoin Magazine reported that 21% of all transactions were made using Lightning bitcoin payments.
Keynotes and sessions dealt with various aspects of Bitcoin. US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. (Democratic Party) W Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican Party) shared their insights on Bitcoin in their respective keynotes. Jack Malers, CEO of Strike, has announced the expansion of the global money app to more than 65 countries, offering fast and secure payments to a large audience.
The conference fostered collaboration between industry leaders through Industry Day, which included discussions about the impact of Bitcoin on various sectors. A startup competition called Pitch Day was also held, where winners were announced in two categories: Infrastructure and Adoption.
Besides sharing knowledge, the conference emphasized community building. Bitcoin meetups from all over the country competed in Bitcoin gamesand the sold-out afterparty provided a platform for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations and form connections.
Finally, the organizers announced that the Bitcoin Conference 2024 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. The upcoming event aims to boost Bitcoin adoption in local businesses and promises to be an important event for both the Bitcoin community and the Nashville economy.