Event Day Plan: Bitcoin MOM "Proof of Steak" -
Hosted by Fort Bitcoin
A Side Event of Bit Block Boom
1.0 Welcome to the "Meetup of Meetups"!
A warm Texas welcome to you! We're thrilled you're joining us for "Proof of Steak," a unique gathering for Bitcoin community builders held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
This event is designed as the exclusive pre-conference summit, the perfect warm-up before the main BitBlockBoom conference kicks off.
Being a community organizer can sometimes feel like a solo mission.
This summit is designed to change that.
The core goal of this summit is simple but powerful: to bring together Bitcoin meetup organizers from around the world to connect, share their successes, troubleshoot common challenges, and ultimately strengthen the entire grassroots Bitcoin movement. And while our focus is on community building, we also warmly welcome miners, energy pros, and other passionate Bitcoiners to join the conversation and foster valuable cross-pollination.
To understand our approach, it helps to know that "Proof of Steak" is an "unconference." Unlike a traditional conference with a rigid schedule, an unconference is a participant-driven event where the agenda is created by the attendees themselves, driven by participation, collaboration, and shared knowledge. The best analogy for this format is a community potluck:
An international unconference network is like a global "potluck" dinner compared to a catered banquet...the "organizers" simply provide the tables, chairs, and silverware (the venue and Wi-Fi), while the guests bring the dishes (the content).
In this case, the "dishes" you bring are your unique experiences, hard-won insights, and unsolved challenges—the very ingredients that will nourish the entire community. This "potluck" model ensures that the topics we discuss are the most relevant and pressing, because they are brought to the table by you—the community builders on the front lines.
Now, let's walk through what your day will look like, from the first cup of coffee to the final toast.
2.0 A Journey Through Your Day: The Agenda
Your day is thoughtfully designed to balance structured, high-impact learning with the informal fun and camaraderie of authentic Texas hospitality.
2.1 Morning Kick-Off: Coffee & Connection (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
Our day begins with an informal get-together on the patio at the historic White Elephant Saloon. This is a pay-your-own coffee and drinks session designed to break the ice and get conversations flowing immediately.
For a first-timer, this kick-off session offers several key benefits:
• Instant Networking: Your special name tag includes fields for My Meetup: [City/Size] and Biggest Win/Challenge, acting as an immediate conversation starter and helping you find fellow organizers with similar experiences.
• Focused Chats: The space features themed tables dedicated to specific topics like "Attendance Growth Hacks." This allows you to quickly find your tribe and dive into relevant discussions to share tips and gain insights right from the start.
• Peer Bonding: This is the perfect opportunity to connect with your peers over shared "war stories" and successes before the formal program even begins.
With new connections made, we'll head out to experience an iconic Texas tradition.
2.2 Late Morning: The Texas Experience (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Next, the group will take a short walk together to East Exchange Avenue to witness the world-famous 11:30 AM longhorn cattle drive. This is more than just a tourist attraction; it's a symbolic anchor for our mission. The activity has a powerful thematic tie-in that speaks directly to the work of a community builder:
"Herding communities—like driving longhorns: resilience, coordination, and energy."
This is also a fantastic opportunity for group photos to capture the moment. After the energy of the cattle drive, the day transitions into a more relaxed, self-guided midday period.
2.3 Midday: Explore, Recharge, and Connect (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
This two-hour block is for you to explore the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, recharge, and continue discussions in a more informal setting.
The key benefit of this flexible time is the opportunity it provides for you to form smaller, more focused groups. You can gather at a local saloon or find a bench to dive deeper into niche topics with new friends who share your specific challenges, such as the persistent issue of "Dealing with No-Shows."
This break allows you to decompress and connect on your own terms before we gather for the strategic heart of our summit.
2.4 Afternoon: The Main Event – Steak & Strategy (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
The afternoon marks the "Core Productivity" session—the strategic heart of the summit—held at the legendary Cattlemen's Steak House. Please note that this is a pay-your-own meal, with an estimated cost of 50–80 per person.
This session features seated roundtable discussions that are prioritized for meetup organizers but also warmly welcome miners and energy professionals to encourage valuable cross-pollination of ideas within the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.
| Roundtable Topic | What You'll Gain Insight On |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- |
| Growing & Sustaining Meetups | Strategies for boosting attendance, improving member retention, and preventing organizer burnout. |
| Event Formats & Venues | The pros and cons of free vs. paid events, securing sponsorships, and running hybrid models. |
| Community Building Tools | Best practices for leveraging platforms like X, Meetup.com, Telegram, and Lightning integration. |
| Sharing Bitcoin Knowledge | Effective methods for onboarding beginners and covering advanced topics (e.g., mining and energy). |
Following this powerful afternoon of strategy, the atmosphere shifts to a more relaxed social event to cap off the day.
2.5 Evening: Stockyards Pub Crawl (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
The day concludes with a loosely organized pub crawl, kicking off at the White Elephant Saloon and winding through other iconic venues before conveniently ending near the Hyatt Place hotel, the official venue for the main BitBlockBoom conference.
This final activity serves two important purposes for attendees:
1. It provides a relaxed, informal atmosphere where the day's conversations can continue, sparking new collaborations and forging lasting friendships.
2. It offers a real-world opportunity to demonstrate a Bitcoin circular economy by encouraging everyone to use Lightning zaps for drinks and tips.
3.0 Beyond the Day: The Conversation Continues
Our mission at "Proof of Steak" is to forge lasting connections that strengthen the entire Bitcoin meetup community. The collaboration and energy shouldn't end when the pub crawl winds down.
To ensure the momentum continues, all attendees will be invited to post-event Signal and Telegram groups for "Meetup of Meetups" alumni. These groups will serve as your ongoing digital hub for sharing resources, asking for advice, and continuing the powerful collaborations started here in Fort Worth.
Your participation in "Proof of Steak" is an investment in the resilience and growth of the entire Bitcoin grassroots network, one meetup at a time
