Thread by @gladstein

1/ Excited for the @OsloFF Bitcoin Academy to kick off on Monday in Miami Beach!

Our mission: to help dissidents operating in tough political environments understand how to use Bitcoin to gain more financial freedom.

Program and details 🧵 👇

oslofreedomforum.com/bitcoin-academ…

2/ The event will be live-streamed on the Academy website and on the @HRF Twitter/YouTube channels from 2:00pm - 6:00pm ET on Monday and Tuesday.

The live event is almost at capacity, there are a handful of tickets left here:

eventbrite.com/e/2021-oslo-fr…

3/ We begin on Monday at 2:00pm ET with "Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights" feat. @RoyaMahboob, @diopfode, @Farida_N, @PoleVaultDream, @ConorOkus, and @bernard_parah

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I'll be joined by @BTCsessions -- our master of ceremonies! -- to help present this session.

4/ Next at 2:45pm ET a @nic__carter keynote on "Bitcoin's Activist History"

We'll hear Nic's view on Bitcoin's pre-history, creation, and early days, focusing on the freedom fighters and cypherpunks who invented open-source money.

Satoshi was a human rights activist, after all!

5/ Then at 3:30pm ET a session with @starkness on "How Lightning Can Bring Financial Freedom to Billions"

We'll hear about how the Lightning Network is making a difference worldwide especially in emerging markets where instant and cheap cross-border payments are a revolution.

6/ At 4:15pm ET we have "The Lightning Network: A Hands-on Workshop" w/ @andreneves, @RyanTheGentry, @actuallyCarlaKC and Paul from @sphinx_chat

We'll run a faucet to ensure attendees have some non-custodial LN on their phone... and we'll help folks send sats around the world 🌎

7/ Next, at 5:00pm ET "How to Accept Bitcoin Donations and Income" with @r0ckstardev and @bentricia21

Here we'll learn all about how non-profits can safely and securely accept Bitcoin from donors anywhere, with a focus on how to set up @BtcpayServer on activist websites.

8/ To close the day at 5:45pm ET we'll hear "How to Spend your Bitcoin" where @MattAhlborg and @Marketsbylili will each give presentations on how one can most effectively and safely convert BTC into goods, services, or fiat money in countries across the globe.

9/ We'll begin Day 2 on Tuesday at 2:00pm ET with a fireside between @raypaxful and @PeterMcCormack to discuss Bitcoin in the developing world.

They'll also be joined by the @paxful team to discuss the company's recent Lightning rollout and other big developments.

10/ At 2:35 ET we'll hear more on the topic of "Bitcoin in the Developing World" from @and_joy_, @alegw, and @KalKassa in conversation with @BTCsessions on Bitcoin's impact in Senegal, Venezuela, Ethiopia, and beyond 🇸🇳 🇻🇪 🇪🇹

11/ Next at 3:00pm ET @BTCsessions will lead a discussion with @MsHodl, @SeedSigner, and @ecurrencyhodler on "Being Your Own Bank"

This session will explore the importance of self-custody, cold storage, open-source hardware, and multi-sig.

12/ At 3:30pm ET @ODELL will host a session with @J9Roem and @evankaloudis on "Using Bitcoin Privately"

The speakers will discuss the risks of using Bitcoin and describe different tools and strategies for avoiding surveillance and keeping Bitcoin activity as private as possible.

13/ At 4:15pm ET we'll hear from @jimmysong and @stephanlivera on "Who Controls Bitcoin?"

A common question, especially from dissidents, is: who is in control?

Stephan and Jimmy will walk us through Bitcoin's decentralized nature and evolution.

14/ At 5:00pm ET we have "Why is Bitcoin Mining Important?" with @_amanda_fab, @DarinFeinstein, @econoalchemist, and @JessePeltan

Speakers will discuss Proof-of-Work and BTC energy use, and even show how one can mine at home to help boost financial privacy and sovereignty.

15/ Finally at 5:45pm ET @romanmartinezc, @milessuter, @Bitcoinbeach, and Luis Morales will join us for "Building a Bitcoin Community" to talk about the incredible work behind the scenes in El Zonte and discuss the nuances of what is happening in El Salvador

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16/ We are lucky to have such a strong program and we look forward to sharing as much knowledge as we can with the @OsloFF community.

The livestream will appear at this link at 2:00pm ET on Monday alongside the full program and speaker list:

oslofreedomforum.com/bitcoin-academ…