Naples Bitcoin + Blockchain Group

SPECIAL GUEST: Jill Ford from Bitford Digital will be in attendance. Her company is dedicated to advancing sustainable and ethical Bitcoin mining. Ford now leverages her platform to educate marginalized communities on financial literacy and cryptocurrency, believing in Bitcoin’s power to break cycles of economic disenfranchisement. She is also a fierce advocate for diversity in tech, championing women in cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Drop in and have a drink and/or dinner. Socialize with other group members. Talk about the latest news and events in the Bitcoin and blockchain world. Get your questions answered by someone experienced in navigating the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem. We will even help you set up a Bitcoin, Lightning, or crypto wallet.

We are gathering at Steak & Shake to support their decision to accept bitcoin payments, and to socialize and talk about Bitcoin, crypto, blockchain, web3, and anything else that comes up.

Our guest speaker is Paul Tarantino. He is the CEO at Byte Federal, the 7th largest Bitcoin ATM operator and manufacturer on the planet. He is a founding member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, Bitcoin Speaker and Educator, and Investor. Paul also assists Bitcoin companies looking to set up international operations in South and Central America in association with Carlos Miguel Rivas of El Salvador. His passions include his Family, Hard Money, Real Food, Tough Love, and Fly Fishing.

Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend. We are happy to discuss any topics from beginner to advanced.

Meeting Details
We spend the first 15 minutes socializing and having snacks. The presentations run from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. In this group, we mostly focus on Bitcoin and its monetary and technical properties. We also discuss other blockchains, protocols, and ALL aspects of Web 3. We welcome all questions from Basic to Advanced and pride ourselves on being inclusive no matter where you are on your Web 3 journey.