Thank you to everyone who came to @TABConf 8 - Oct 12-15, 2026 ATL 7 and made it wonderful this year!
4 days of: cordial debates, technical workshops, talks and panels, interactivities, meshtastic devices, hardware hacking, the CTB puzzle. So much fun.
7 Things I would like to share from TABConf 7.
1. Huge sponsor love for enabling our grants and supporting the conf: lclhostresearch @npub17xvf...c9as, SetDevBTC, BitcoinTutorials @Spiral FulgurVentures unchained jintekc @npub1uq70...u0c2 @andurobtc CleanSpark_Inc lightspark, DCD
2. So many new faces inspired to build on Bitcoin. Special love to the Brazilian crew who also hit the Rust Bitcoin Summit at @Bitcoin Park . Shout to @Lucas Ferreira π§π·β‘οΈ on the great work with vintenum and @npub1ze93...3pxq (Nov 7).
3. Thanks for personalized education and attention from so many talented folks especially some core contributors like @Murch and achow101. And those encouraging technical education with a carrot π₯ via CTB donors, you rock!: jintekc fedibtc @Bugle.News #40HPWπ§ Anchor Watch, TaprootWizards.
4. Adhoc and satellite events and activities were a blast: @Stephen DeLorme @npub1cst9...gekj π·π§βππ @Shelly Legit @npub1zzr4...frfy Afterparties π₯³ @npub1337xxyne0pw52zgd984xqqs2q7qhqpt7phhn7xp6t9yt406vrvescdpkdt Mario Kart Double Sats π @npub1e0z7...0txy Bitcoin at work-shop. The chess tournament crew: jondomedia @Bitcoin Party KC bitcoinburnbabe. βοΈ
5. Massive thanks to @Walton πΆοΈ @CryptoDoctor @Brianna HD Brandon @ExFrog @npub16anj...6pfx and all volunteers for setup and breakdown in record time.
lclhostresearch crushed the Socratic BitDevs village as always. Hardcore trivia was amazing and super efficient.
6. Debate panels drew big crowds again. Year 2 of the format and going strong. Thanks Paul Sztorc and @Hunter βΏeaαΉ©t for setting context and involving the audience.
7. The warnet hosted by Zipkin was awesome. Big shout to chaincode for supporting it the last 2 years. Hacking LN β‘οΈβ οΈ nodes was a blast. Our evening WoT with @npub15j8f...0e9w πworkshop sparked ideas for recurring web of trust events at TAB.
I cannot wait to see you all next year for TABConf 8. Tickets are on sale now at early prices. Support the conference and grab yours today! Save the date: TABConf 8 is Oct 12-15, 2026. Mark your calendars! ποΈ