Local Bitcoiners

Reed & Rev Hodl
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A bitcoin podcast about Bitcoin meetups. Finding, building, and growing local Bitcoin culture through Bitcoin meetups. Reed and Rev meet with Bitcoin meetup organizers to learn about different local Bitcoin cultures and what makes them valuable. Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z

Episodes

  1. 15H AGO

    How Meetups can Benefit from V4V, Nostr and Valuechains | Ep. 007

    Reed and Rev share meetup updates including Western Mass Bitcoin's successful first night at their new venue and the birth of a brand new meetup in Middletown, Connecticut before diving deep into Nostr as critical infrastructure for local Bitcoin communities. They make the case that posting meetup events on Nostr is a simple action that broadcasts to every Nostr-compatible event app simultaneously, cutting through the walled-garden fragmentation of Meetup.com, Luma, and Satlantis. The conversation then turns to the value-for-value leaderboard Reed built using his lightning node data, and how gamification, boosts, and zap-based reputation mechanics can surface high-signal Bitcoin content and create a self-reinforcing value chain. Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 25m

  2. APR 8

    Grassroots Recap: Philly Suburbs & Bitcoin Park Nashville | Ep. 006

    Episode 006 brings together Reed, Rev, Fundamentals from the Philly Suburbs Meetup, and Andrew from Bitcoin Park in Nashville for a recap of the annual Grassroots Bitcoin event. The crew digs into the nitty-gritty of running local meetups; the perennial challenge of finding the right venue, strategies for attracting newcomers, gathering attendee feedback, and handling shitcoiner attendees. Andrew pulls back the curtain on how Bitcoin Park operates as dedicated Bitcoin infrastructure, and the whole conversation shows how the real work of Bitcoin adoption is happening at the local level, one meetup at a time. Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time Fundamental’s Meetup: https://app.cluborange.org/8iVBgmUG, https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs93xeq04r6shj0mdmvskuuflxzn3hanvk64d94rlw8yvh68tje9mc7aypgf Bitcoin Park: https://bitcoinpark.com/ Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z Fundamental’s npub: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99g Andres’s npub: npub105d309x75gk4zmdvd9lzch3m89veky4hc6cw57cndvfj33aqs38qmyuhce Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 34m

  3. MAR 25

    The Meetup Is the Farmer's Market: Kansas City, MO | Ep. 005

    Reed and Rev chat with Auggie from the Kansas City, MO Bitcoin Meetup to dig into what a thriving circular economy looks like in practice; from Auggie's farm goods making their way to meetup tables, to collaborative sourcing of feed, raw milk, honey, and more. The conversation expands into cross-pollinating meetup cultures and scaling peer-to-peer trade beyond the local level. Meetups grow around open protocols, bitcoin fixed the money, and we believe that nostr may just be the coordination layer that could unify the decentralized mesh of bitcoin meetups. Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time Au9913’s Meetup & other links: kcbitcoiners.com; missouribitcoinerspac.com; github.com/KC-Bitcoiners/bodarc Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z Au9913’s npub: npub16ux4qzg4qjue95vr3q327fzata4n594c9kgh4jmeyn80v8k54nhqg6lra7 Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/Reeds-Agent-Team/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 52m

  4. MAR 12

    Cypherpunks Write Code: AI, Meetups & the Meshtadel | Ep. 004

    Rev and Reed share stories from their recent Bitcoin meetups and dig into how AI is rapidly becoming part of the Bitcoin culture conversation — from vibe coding to the tools bitcoiners are using to build and connect. The episode explores the "meshtadel" concept, a decentralized mesh of local Bitcoin meetups that together form a resilient, sovereign network no single point of failure can take down. The takeaway is simple: use the tools available to you, grow your local community, and recognize that hyperbitcoinization starts in your own backyard.

    1h 24m

  5. FEB 26

    Meetups & Podcasts are the Signal: Ottawa, CA | Ep. 003

    In this episode, Reed and Rev sit down with Cory (a.k.a Boomer), the organizer of the Ottawa Bitcoin meetup: Capital Bitcoiners. The conversation covers the state of local meetup culture during a bear market, including encouraging stories of recent surges in turnout and enthusiasm at their respective meetups. Cory also gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he structures Ottawa's two monthly events, Bitcoin Basics for newcomers and Bitcoin Builders for developers and veterans, and makes the case for why showing up, rain or shine, is what keeps the Bitcoin community strong. Capital Bitcoiners Meetup Page: https://www.meetup.com/ottawa-bitcoin-group/ Capital Bitcoiners Twitter: @ottawabtcmeetup Find Boomer on X: @TheRulersBroken Find Boomer on nostr: npub1phvflpwfkevj50jlvaw5lerl7avynpwt5tl9kpmt07kwmnsw04vqe9n97v Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 21m

  6. FEB 16

    Meetups are the Ultimate Web of Trust: Jersey City, NJ | Ep. 002

    Reed and Rev Hodl interview GC and James from the Jersey City Bitcoin Meetup, exploring how the group evolved from casual bar gatherings to structured Socratic seminars. In our in-depth conversation, we delved into meetup security, OPSEC best practices, strategies for defending against scammers, and why meetups represent the ultimate web of trust - especially as we head into a future where trust will come at a premium. Other topics included decentralized leadership, finding affordable venues, and fostering economic collaborations among attendees. Jersey City Meetup: jerseycitybitcoin.com Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup: Meets the First Thursday of Every Month at Lang Lab 6:30pm Eastern Time Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 22m
  7. 001. Starting and Growing Meetups | Western MA and South Bend, IN

    FEB 2

    001. Starting and Growing Meetups | Western MA and South Bend, IN

    In this pilot episode of Local Bitcoiners, co-hosts Reed and Rev Hodl introduce the podcast which is dedicated to exploring Bitcoin meetups worldwide. We dive into practical tips for starting and sustaining a meetup, from choosing locations and maintaining consistency to building community through group chats and regional networking and share personal stories from their own groups in Western Mass and South Bend, Indiana. Reed's Meetup: westernmassbitcoin.com Rev's Meetup: South Bend Bitcoin Meetup Find us on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Do you run a meetup and want to talk about it with us? Want more information about Grassroots Bitcoin or the quarterly meetup organizer calls? Reach out to us: localbitcoiners@gmail.com Find or contribute information on how to start, run or grow your meetup here: https://github.com/ReedBTC/Bitcoin-Meetups Send us a zap!: localbitcoiners@getalby.com Prefer on-chain donations? Silent Payment (what are silent payments?): sp1qq0cvn8x7x43xcpmqjzmej24jr5ccnsmvqpvjcn7ctzlpntfq9u252qj70jgwxsqugcwp7tmuq6pq77ffepsklhlhv7r434ycxy00zknjygxsl0rl Paynym (what is paynym?): +raggedtrack25 (PM8TJa9CSHGKkr2ZxvAicubwbF45NcABU3iWNCqjPxspMAXXjqcNYYqwEYYndHBgWUFHdSFZjrs7DKBT2f77XCjtAhkSMrv5cZ4G1JM7jkAqGbE6xsAk)

    1h 7m
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A bitcoin podcast about Bitcoin meetups. Finding, building, and growing local Bitcoin culture through Bitcoin meetups. Reed and Rev meet with Bitcoin meetup organizers to learn about different local Bitcoin cultures and what makes them valuable. Find the show on nostr: npub1cvcgs83gw6pcrhvtmlf8gdqaegx93qkznwry96jteqhh2cexgkfq45rtya Reed's npub: npub1xgyjasdztryl9sg6nfdm2wcj0j3qjs03sq7a0an32pg0lr5l6yaqxhgu7s Rev Hodl's npub: npub1f5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajs7gwt3z

Information

  • Creator
    Reed & Rev Hodl
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Local Bitcoiners