The British “Bitcoin Adventure” shows that BTC is a family affair

by · July 4, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is for everyone: toddlers, children, hard rockers and even racing pigs. At the “Bitcoin Adventure” held in Avon Valley, near Bristol, Bitcoiners and hobbyists shared their knowledge, jokes and personal journeys down the Bitcoin rabbit hole despite the predictably wet weather in the UK. Even better, Bitcoin’s “toxic maximalism” was MIA.

The “adventure” was a world first for a Bitcoin hit, and took place in a zoo. So while some of Britain’s famous Bitcoiners were the main scene, the 250 participants who bought tickets (of course payment in BTC) could also play with the park’s furry Bitcoiner mascots: from petting goats to cuddling rabbits to watching pig races.

Today’s adventure posted. Source: Cointelegraph

Organizer DB told Cointelegraph that “The aim was to create a family-friendly Bitcoin event to bring people together from across the UK, to share ideas and learn in a relaxed, family environment.”

“While it was sure to be a success, it was a step into the unknown in many ways. However, the positive feedback from everyone involved has been incredible, and the event exceeded our expectations.”

From Zoomers to Boomers – and with a gender balance that most Bitcoin hits can only strive for – Bitcoin Adventure was a grassroots screen to compliment the decentralized movement. There were zero corporate sponsors, “shadowy supercoders” or bad actors who used Bitcoin to confuse banks, only “human beings give up their time to educate others. “

In fact, the smoothest customers were probably the mob of mischievous meerkats:

For some gamblers, Bitcoin Adventure was a day to lose the Lightning Network virginity. Bars accepted Bitcoin over the lightning network using CoinCorner outlets (PoS) – of Bitcoin #LightningLunch fame – while QR code stickers with “free bet here” were hidden around the zoo. In addition, Bitcoin stickers, new socks and even cufflinks can be packed for a few Satoshis.

Ben Arc from LNBits, a self-proclaimed Bitcoin FOSS (free open source software) hobbyist, delivered a stimulating presentation on open source tools. He could be found tampering with LN hardware devices and QR code readers, available to answer questions, no matter how dabbled or detailed.

Today’s lectures ranged from lessons on multi-signature wallets, thanks to Neil Woodfine of Unchained Capital; the risks and benefits of Bitcoin mining from analyst and miner Jason Deane; and the popular podcaster Daniel Prince and Nathan Day topped the issue with a discussion on Bitcoin, homeschooling and travel. Their children “stormed the stage” to answer questions.

“World schooling for Bitcoiners” lecture. Source: Cointelegraph

Jordan Walker, CEO of Bitcoin Collective (UK’s first Bitcoin conference) and event MC, UK Bitcoin Master mingled among the new to the digital, decentralized currency. And while those over the age of 18 gathered at the bar to pay for pints using the Lightning Network and discuss the finer details of the day, the kids had a wealth of Bitcoin-themed activities to keep them busy and entertained. Organizer DB explains:

“Learning through play for children is important, and Bitcoin Ballers, Zebedee, Gamertron and Robotechy gave children the opportunity to have fun and learn about Bitcoin.”

Coach Carbon, the Bitcoin football coach behind Bitcoin Ballers, helped toddlers’ teens get off “zero” with an inflatable soccer goal. Elsewhere, Bitcoin gaming and even “explanation of Bitcoin using playdoh” were referred to as child-friendly Bitcoin presentations. Education for children is a growing subgroup of Bitcoin learning, as more and more writers and teachers create content with their offspring in mind.

The Bitcoin Racing team showed off one of the fastest moving commercials for Bitcoin and El Salvador. Bitcoin ‘minors’ took to the driver’s seat of the Citroen C1 adorned with an El Salvador flag that will drive around the UK in the coming months:

The highlight of the adventure and the hidden gem was without a doubt Roger 9000, a lively Bitcoin musician. The one-man band rounded off the day by rocking out to Satoshi-inspired songs. The lyrics included “Bitcoin is the love machine,” and the song “All Canada,” is a battle cry for the Bitcoin-backed truck protests in North America.

When the sun went down at the first event, many participants pitched tents on the campsites. For organizer DB, the plan is to “let the dust settle, settle down in the coming weeks and run through the day – what we could have done differently and what we could have improved.”

“We will then set the wheels in motion for The Bitcoin Adventure 2023”.

Let’s hope that by next summer’s Bitcoin Adventure, there will be no more signs of a bear quote.