PR: Riga Bitcoin Week: A Celebration of Freedom Tech and Innovation

This is a press release from the Baltic Honeybadger conference.

Riga, Latvia - The anticipated Riga Bitcoin Week is set to take place from August 21st to August 26th, 2024. This event will bring together some of the most influential voices in the Bitcoin and freedom tech communities. Organized by The Baltic Honeybadger Conference in collaboration with the Human Rights Foundation, Nostr.World Unconferences, BTCPay Server Foundation, and many other freedom fighters, Riga Bitcoin Week promises to be a landmark occasion for the city of Latvia and for the global Open Source Software community.

Event Schedule:

Noob Day and Bitcoin Infinity Day - August 21st: Kicking off Riga Bitcoin Week, Noob Day is dedicated to newcomers in the Bitcoin community. It's a celebration of Infinity Day, welcoming everyone to explore and learn about Bitcoin and be transformed by its potential.

NOSTRiga - August 22nd-23rd: In collaboration with the Nostr.World Unconference, NOSTRiga brings their third edition of traveling conferences to the city. This event focuses on the Nostr protocol and its implications for decentralized communication. It is a must-attend for those interested in cutting-edge developments in digital freedom and freedom of speech.

Baltic Honeybadger - August 24th-25th: For the weekend, Baltic Honeybadger is the most OG Bitcoin conference featuring in-depth discussions and presentations from leading experts in the field.

BTCPay Server Day - August 26th: To conclude this eventful week, Bitcoin’s most impactful FOSS (Free Open Source Software) project will host a day dedicated to showing their past year’s progress. Their mission is to ensure an open future for businesses and individuals regardless of geographic, political, or financial barriers. This year promises to be their most exciting yet, with the big reveal of the BTCPay App, keynotes, spicy panels, and interactive Q&A sessions featuring surprise guests.

The week will feature personalities leading freedom tech development and usage, such as Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, who started the Nostr.world Unconferences; Adam Back, an original cypherpunk and CEO of Blockstream; and unique personalities and voices of Bitcoin maximalism like Preston Pysh and Giacomo Zucco.

One of the highlights of Riga Bitcoin Week will be the presentation of "Anything to Say?"—a traveling bronze sculpture and art installation by Italian artist Davide Dormino, which features the whistleblowers Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Chelsea Manning. This statue symbolizes the importance of freedom of speech and its role in empowering individuals worldwide. This event underscores the significance of giving a voice to those silenced and celebrates the positive impact of Open Source Software in promoting freedom.

Riga Bitcoin Week is more than just a series of events; it is a celebration of freedom technology and its potential to transform societies. In moments like these, it is crucial to give a platform to those who have been silenced and to promote the tools that enable free expression and innovation.

Our collaboration with the Human Rights Foundation highlights our commitment to promoting human rights and freedom through technology. This partnership ensures that the events of Riga Bitcoin Week resonate with the core values of free expression and decentralized innovation.

Join us for Riga Bitcoin Week, starting on August 21st, as we celebrate Infinity Day and Noob Day, and embark on a journey through the latest developments in Bitcoin and freedom tech.

For more information and to register for the events, please visit https://baltichoneybadger.com  and https://nostr.world

About Riga Bitcoin Week

Riga Bitcoin Week is an annual event dedicated to exploring the intersection of Bitcoin, technology, and human rights. It brings together leading voices from around the world to discuss and promote the transformative potential of decentralized technologies.

About the Baltic Honeybadger Conference

Baltic Honeybadger is renowned as Europe's premier Bitcoin-only conference. Since its inception in 2017, this event has brought together some of the brightest minds in the Bitcoin community. Hosted annually in Riga, Latvia, Baltic Honeybadger features two days of high-quality content, including presentations, panels, and fireside chats on crucial and often controversial topics within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This event is known for fostering deep discussions on Bitcoin, privacy, and financial sovereignty, making it a must-attend for Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals alike. For more information, visit Baltic Honeybadger.

About the Nostr.World Unconferences

Nostr.World Unconferences are unique, decentralized events focusing on the Nostr protocol and its applications in creating a more open and censorship-resistant internet. These unconferences bring together developers, tech enthusiasts, and advocates of decentralized communication to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and explore the latest advancements in the field. The informal and collaborative nature of these gatherings encourages participants to engage deeply with the material and with each other, fostering a community of innovation and mutual support. For more details, check out Nostr.World.

About BTCPay Server 

The BTCPay Server Foundation is a respected entity within the FOSS community dedicated to developing a secure, privacy-focused, and censorship-resistant payment software. Its commitment to innovation and the promotion of financial freedom aligns with the core values of the open-source movement.