El Salvador is evolving. Bitcoin is no longer an experiment, and Bitcoiners aren’t waiting for permission. From Bitcoin-centered events to educational efforts, the network is expanding, and there’s no sign of slowing down.
Since Bitcoin became legal tender in 2021, the country has gone through its cycles of hype, skepticism, and steady progress. Now, with reforms to the Bitcoin Law, the world is watching again. But if you’re on the ground, you know the real story isn’t in the headlines—it’s in the people. It’s in the everyday adoption happening at every level, from street vendors stacking sats to developers pushing the limits of what’s possible on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
The grassroots movement in El Salvador is growing.
Bitcoin adoption isn’t happening top-down. It’s happening through The Network Effect.
For our 5th anniversary, we’re bringing it all together under one theme: The Network Effect. Every new user, builder, and circular economy strengthens Bitcoin’s unstoppable momentum. At AB25, you’ll experience it firsthand:
✅ Two main stages packed with high-signal talks.
✅ A dedicated Spanish stage breaking down barriers to Bitcoin adoption in LATAM.
✅ Two workshop rooms for hands-on learning.
✅ A Bitcoin World Fair… details to come!
✅ A Creators Stage featuring live music, Chainduel, the Author’s Corner, and more.
✅ A hacker lounge and a VIP area — because connections move the network forward.
✅ A poker tournament where skill and strategy pay to play with lightning.
AB25 isn’t just another conference. It’s where Bitcoin adoption meets the real world.
This year, our visual identity is inspired by UTXO.live, a real-time visualization of Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Outputs. Each UTXO represents a fragment of Bitcoin’s transaction history; unique, immutable, and essential to the network’s integrity. Like Bitcoin itself, this ever-changing pattern reflects the organic, decentralized nature of adoption. Just as every new UTXO strengthens the network, every new participant at AB25 contributes to Bitcoin’s unstoppable momentum.
Last year, Adopting Bitcoin brought together over 1,300 participants, including 500+ Salvadorans. In 2025, we’re expecting even more builders, thinkers, and plebs to join the movement.
Want to catch up on past discussions? All Finney Stage talks are available now on our YouTube and Rumble channels, with Nakamoto Stage talks being uploaded daily. Check them out and see what makes Adopting Bitcoin a high-signal event.
Be among the first to experience Adopting Bitcoin 2025. Early Innovator tickets are available for a limited time—once they’re gone, prices increase on June 1st, 2025. Don’t wait to lock in your spot at the best rate!
Adopting Bitcoin is more than a conference—it’s a movement, a meeting place, and a launchpad for the next wave of Bitcoin adoption. If you're a builder, educator, or Bitcoiner looking to make an impact, this is where you need to be.
🚀 Want to sponsor Adopting Bitcoin 2025? Put your brand front and center amongst the highest signal in Bitcoin. Inquire with Kiki at kiki@adoptingbitcoin.org to get involved.
