Is Bitcoin Conference Actually Worth It? (I Went So You Don’t Have To)

I almost didn’t go to the Bitcoin Conference. A lot of people say it’s low signal, a sh*tcoin circus, not worth your time or money. This year I went to figure out the truth for myself, and report back on whether it's worth it. 🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerNYKNYC. Buy Bitcoin and withdraw to self custody with Bitcoin Well. Use my referral link for a chance to win free sats: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/mftabFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 – I almost didn’t go00:26 – The real question: is it worth it?00:44 – Are the talks actually worth it?01:18 – The real cost (tickets, flights, hotels)01:49 – My biggest takeaway02:10 – Why networking is everything03:15 – Meeting speakers and meeting plebs03:51 – The underrated part: community04:33 – Is it worth it just for that?04:51 – Where Bitcoin community actually lives06:00 – How the conference is structured 07:11 – Pro Pass vs Whale Pass (what you miss)08:15 – Why access matters more than you think08:41 – Going alone & putting yourself out there09:01 – After hours: where the real connections happen10:11 – Extra costs & getting lucky10:26 – The “sh*tcoin conference” criticism11:21 – Is it actually full of sh*tcoiners?12:10 – Can you avoid the noise?12:37 – Other “higher signal” conferences13:09 – Meeting people you actually respect14:08 – Why I made this video 14:34 – Would I have gone without the podcast?15:13 – Will I go again?15:30 – Final verdict: who should go