@ Bitcoin Events UK
2025-03-02 08:13:00
> "The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." --Albert Camus
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**Another great week of Bitcoin meetups is ahead of us!**
This week, we are thrilled to partner with The Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2025 to help spread the word about this amazing grass-roots gathering.
We have two tickets to give away in a competition. To enter, [click here](https://bitcoinevents.uk/bitcoinireland2025/) to submit your entry.
Good luck, check out all the details below, and we'll see you there.
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[](https://bitcoinevents.uk/donate/)
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_This week's sponsor is…_
[](https://www.orangepillapp.com?utm_source=BEUK&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BEUK)
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### **Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups**
Happening this week…
1. [**Eat and Meet with Joe Bryan**](https://orangepill.app.link/MDg7o8KxcRb): Meet the creator of 'What's the Problem' and a host of fellow bitcoiners at the Weeping Willow in Bury St Edmunds. Starting at 18:00 on Tuesday, March the 4th.
2. [**Bitcoin 101 @ Cyphermunk House**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitcoin-101-cyphermunk-house-tickets-1260764423329): On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, a beginner's Bitcoin class at 9 John Street, London WC1N 2ES. This 2-hour community-led event covers wallets, signers, and privacy, starting at 18:45. Arrive early; £5 donation in cash or sats.
3. [**Canterbury Bitcoin**](https://www.meetup.com/Canterbury-Bitcoin-Meetup-Group): Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Tuesday the 4th of March. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
4. [**Belfast Bitcoin**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/belfast-bitcoin-meetup/): Join them on Tuesday the 4th March, 20:00. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland.
5. [**OPA North London Meetup**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/event/opa-north-london-meetup/): On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:30, North Londoners gather at Alice House, 283--285 West End Lane, NW6 1RD, West Hampstead. The Snug, a cosy pub nook, hosts this relaxed meetup for plotting and connecting, easily reachable by overground, no passport needed.
6. [**Rooted in the West Bank @ Cyphermunk House**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-in-the-west-bank-cyphermunk-house-tickets-1251125031649): On Friday, March 7, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:30, a 3-hour event at 9 John Street, London WC1N 2ES features a screening of a 47-minute documentary by Uri Fruchtmann and Bruno Sorrentino. It profiles Palestinian farmer Atta Jabar, with Uri presenting to raise sats for a feature-length expansion.
7. [**Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh**](https://bitcoinwalk.org/): Every Saturday at 12:00, Edinburgh Bitcoiners gather for a walk starting near Meadows Park's tennis courts, discussing news, innovations, and hyperbitcoinization. Newcomers are welcome to learn about Bitcoin's role in separating money from state. They often continue the conversation afterwards with something to eat. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
8. [**Bitcoin Derby**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/bitcoin-derby/): On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 15:00, Bitcoin Derby gathers at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL, to mark the 32nd anniversary of Eric Hughes' "A Cypherpunk Manifesto." Join fellow Bitcoiners to commemorate this iconic moment at the regular time and place.
9. [**Privacy Day, Nostr London v6**](https://meetu.ps/e/NPrrp/v822r/i): On March 9, 2025, the 2140 Collective hosts the event in Tooting from 15:00 to 21:40, honoring Eric Hughes' Cypherpunk Manifesto. It features talks on Bitcoin crowdfunding, freedom, Nostr projects, art, free burgers from Angor.io, and a sats drop for Lightning wallet users.
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### Upcoming Special Events
These events aren't happening next week, but they're important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
- [**CheatCode 2025**](https://www.cheatcode.co.uk/) - Peter McCormack hosts the CheatCode conference, following last year's success. This year, international guest speakers include Preston Pysh, Alex Gladstein, Natalie Brunell, Matthew Pines, Steve Baker, Ben Arc, and Checkmate.
Friday, April 11th, is the main conference day, followed by a huge meetup at Ledger Park for the men's Real Bedford match, and again on Sunday for the women's match. Check out the link for ticket details.
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- [**Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2025**](https://www.bitcoinireland.eu/): Bitcoin Ireland is hosting its annual Bitcoin Conference, building on the momentum of previous years. This year Bitcoin Events UK are proudly serving as a media partner to help spread the word! [Enter our competition](https://bitcoinevents.uk/bitcoinireland2025/) to win two free tickets worth (€198 value). This year's lineup of international guest speakers includes Daniel Prince, alongside notable figures like Knut Svanholm, Dinny Collins, Lawrence-Stanley and other respected voices in the Bitcoin community, offering thoughtful perspectives on the evolving Bitcoin revolution.
The main conference takes place on Saturday, May 24th, at The Green Isle Hotel in Dublin. Following the event, attendees can join a relaxed networking meetup with Ireland's Bitcoin community to continue the discussion. For ticket details, visit: [www.bitcoinireland.eu](https://www.bitcoinireland.eu/).
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**Get Involved**
- **Volunteer Opportunities**: [Bridge2Bitcoin](https://bridge2bitcoin.com/) is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We'd be delighted to connect if you're eager to contribute. Reach out to us on [Twitter](https://x.com/bridge2bitcoin) or through our [website](https://bridge2bitcoin.com/).
- **Start Your Own Meetup**: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We're here to support you every step of the way. We've assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via [Twitter](https://x.com/bitcoineventsuk).
- [**Contribute to BTCMaps**](https://wiki.btcmap.org/general/tagging-instructions.html): BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It's a perfect project to get involved with if you're not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
- **Telegram users**: You might find our [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/BitcoinEventsUKHub) another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
- **Feedback and Suggestions**: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.
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_This week's sponsors are…_
[](https://orangecoinstore.com/)
[](https://bitcoinretreat.co.uk/)
[](https://bitcoinmetalworks.com/)
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit [Bitcoin Events UK](https://bitcoinevents.uk/) for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.