From October 16 to 18, 2025, the Rialto Theatre in Montreal became the heartbeat of Canada’s Bitcoin movement. The Canadian Bitcoin Conference, hosted in tandem with the Digital Asset Summit by the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, wasn’t just an event—it was a convergence of minds, missions, and milestones. As a speaker, panelist, and longtime Bitcoiner, I walked away more inspired than ever.
On the first day, I had the privilege of speaking at the Digital Asset Summit, setting the tone for what would become a weekend of insight and momentum. The conversations there were layered: policy, regulation, mining, infrastructure, and the future of self-custody. It felt like a room that understood both the stakes and the promise of the digital future we’re building.
Later, I joined a couple of panels at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference—each one reminding me how much depth this space has. It wasn’t just surface-level excitement or price speculation. These were discussions grounded in principle, sovereignty, and long-term vision. I also had the rare pleasure of sitting in the audience, listening to voices that have been shaping Bitcoin since long before it entered the mainstream.
I met people whose work inspired me years ago—writers, miners, educators, and entrepreneurs. Some I had admired from afar, others I had exchanged ideas with online but never met in person. That changed in Montreal. Instagram handles and LinkedIn threads turned into handshakes, laughs, and late-night conversations about how we get this right.
There was a sense of gratitude in the air for how far we’ve come, and for the conviction that brought us here. But there was also urgency. The real work is ahead. Bitcoin adoption in Canada is growing, but it still needs leadership, education, and infrastructure. And it needs events like this, moments that sharpen our ideas and strengthen our resolve.
Seeing the 1Bitcoin.ca logo on that stage, alongside the names and faces that first inspired my own Bitcoin journey, was surreal. It felt like a full-circle moment—a reminder that the line between contributor and observer disappears the moment you decide to get involved.
Montreal was more than a milestone. It was a signal that Canada’s Bitcoin community is ready to lead. Ready to collaborate. Ready to build. We left with clearer eyes, stronger networks, and renewed energy.
Grateful for what we built that weekend. Even more excited for what comes next.
