What is Bitcoin? A Fresh Perspective for Beginners! (BYO Bites & Drink)

What is Bitcoin?

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"I don't believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can't take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something they can't stop."
-- Friedrich Hayek, 1984

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So.... What is Bitcoin?

News about its mysterious creator, steep declines, and massive price increases have been making the news for 15 years now.

Since its inception, Bitcoin has been rumored - and outright stated by governments - to be the preferred medium of exchange for all types of scoundrels and criminals.

Then, in 2023, the US SEC approved the creation of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that began trading in US stock markets in January 2024.

And, in 2024 Q1, in just a few weeks, Stock Exchanges in London and Hong Kong will follow the US-Financial-Institution lead in establishing Bitcoin ETFs.

What does this mean? Simply this... It's time to Wake Up!

• The current financial establishment on our planet has determined that whatever Bitcoin is, it cannot be Stopped. So, it has determined to benefit from the "sly way" Bitcoin is establishing itself.

The vision of long-time Bitcoin Hodlers—that BTC is Digital Gold—is unfolding in real-time as the largest financial institutions in the world scramble to participate in Bitcoin markets.

• So, what is this Bitcoin thing?
• And what are you and your family doing about Bitcoin?

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We are excited about having Beau Turner and Joe Lively at this meetup to discuss their Bitcoin From a Fresh Perspective presentation—just a few days before the 2024 Bitcoin Halving Event, mind you.

Beau is the CEO, and Joe is the Head of Education of Abundant Mines, a Central Oregon Bitcoin Mining company.

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Please note...

Google Maps does not correctly point to the address that will appear on the building next to the gate you'll be entering. The clearest directions to this meeting go like this: We will meet in the Petrosa Community Center at the corner of NE Petrosa and Eagle Road. Find the gate on the north side closest to that corner

Where and When

• We'll meet at the Petrosa Community Center at 5:30 p.m.
• Beau will begin his talk at 6:05 pm.
• Expect to engage with Beau, Joe, and other attendees about BTC.
• So... Arrive early, bring a drink and a bite to eat, and get a great seat.

This event is posted to the meetup groups below.

• The Bend Big Picture Book Club
• Central Oregon New Friend Connections
• Bend Astronomy and Beyond

Be Safe! Buy Bitcoin - in 2024! Have Fun!

Steve & Debbie