Bitcoin Takeover is a curated gathering of approximately 200 entrepreneurs, developers, policymakers, and capital allocators who are building the infrastructure for sovereign payments and sound money. United by a mission to restore genuine technological discourse at SXSW, we are reclaiming Austin's creative and innovative spirit.
Dedicated to the infrastructure and innovation enabling Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. The day examines the technical, economic, and practical realities of building payment systems on the Bitcoin and Lightning Network. Sessions cover payment processor architecture, merchant adoption strategies, custody solutions for payment flows, cross-border settlement, point-of-sale integration, and the convergence of Bitcoin payments with emerging technologies.
A showcase of eight founders and builders demonstrating proof of work through real businesses and projects. Each builder shares their vision, projects, and strategic insights through presentations offering tangible examples of real businesses supporting the Bitcoin industry. Categories span custody, infrastructure, open source development, AI integration, education, energy, and mining.
Day 1 Panel Topics
Builders demonstrating proof of work through real businesses and projects
Approximately 200 builders united by a mission to restore genuine technological discourse
Building Bitcoin-native businesses, payment infrastructure, and integrating Bitcoin payments and treasury strategies.
Lightning Network developers and node operators.
Protocol developers and open source contributors.
Legal experts shaping Bitcoin regulation.
Investors focused on Bitcoin infrastructure.
Community organizers driving grassroots adoption.
