Who’s Speaking at Bitcoin Amsterdam 2025?
The lineup mixes core protocol builders, Lightning engineers, data analysts, entrepreneurs,
and media hosts — a good signal that content will span from deeply technical to mainstream adoption.
Featured speakers & why they matter
- Adam Back (Blockstream, Hashcash): Applied cryptographer cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper; long-time builder and CEO at Blockstream. Great fit for sessions on proof-of-work, protocol roadmaps, and mining economics. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Sjors Provoost (Bitcoin Core): Long-time Core contributor from the Netherlands; co-host of “Bitcoin, Explained” and author of Bitcoin: A Work in Progress. Expect clear explanations on mempool, policy, and review culture.
- Bastien Teinturier (ACINQ/Phoenix): Lightning Network spec contributor (BOLTs) and CTO at ACINQ; ideal for Eclair/Phoenix and LN-UX deep dives.
- Rational Root (on-chain & cycle analyst): Known for charts on on-chain trends and cycle theory; good for data-driven market sessions.
- Amanda Fabiano (mining): Former Head of Mining at Galaxy Digital and Director of Bitcoin Mining at Fidelity; now COO at $NAKA — brings institutional mining perspective and operations know-how.
- Peter McCormack (media/Real Bedford): Podcast host and football club chairman; expect high-signal interviews and macro/ culture panels.
- Khing Oei (Treasury, NL): Founder/CEO of a Netherlands-based Bitcoin treasury company; relevant for corporate adoption and European listings.
- Willem Middelkoop (Commodity Discovery Fund): Investor/author focused on money and geopolitics; adds macro angles for European audiences.
Likely tracks & session ideas
- Core & protocol: PoW, fee dynamics, review process, network health (Back, Provoost).
- Lightning & UX: Eclair/Phoenix, BOLTs updates, node reliability, payments (Teinturier).
- Mining & energy: CapEx/OpEx realities, industrial ops, grid integration (Fabiano).
- Macro & data: On-chain metrics, cycle models, euro-area liquidity (Rational Root, Middelkoop).
- Adoption & media: Storytelling, public education, team sports + Bitcoin (McCormack).
- Corporate treasuries: Equity listings, governance, European market structure (Khing Oei).
How to plan your agenda
- Pick one primary track (Lightning, Mining, Macro) and one secondary (Policy, Builders) to avoid schedule FOMO.
- Lock 3–5 meetings per day in 20–30-minute blocks; share your Telegram/Nostr handle upfront.
- Reserve evenings for side events and small group dinners — most partnerships start there.
Tip: If you’re traveling with a hardware wallet for demos, use a fresh device and watch-only setup; keep long-term coins at home.
