Today marks 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin Whitepaper — introducing a peer-to-peer electronic cash system with no trusted parties, built on proof-of-work from @Adam Back' Hashcash. This idea changed money forever. image See a recreation of the moment Satoshi reached out to @Adam Back about Hashcash to cite in the Bitcoin whitepaper, an email exchange that helped lay the foundation for proof-of-work and the entire Bitcoin network. “The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work.” — Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin Whitepaper Secure your stack without a trusted third party. https://store.blockstream.com/products/jade-plus The blueprint for freedom is still hosted on Blockstream servers. Reread it today and remind yourself what Bitcoin is built on. 🔗 📄.pdf image
No matter who’s folding your laundry, Jade’s Blind Oracle security architecture keeps your bitcoin safe from “evil maid” attacks. image
The CLN app just updated ⚡️ This official Blockstream tool lets you run a Core Lightning node with a clean, intuitive UI. It now features smoother SSO setup and simplified authentication flows. Run Lightning your way with CLN at the core. Built for operators who want full CLN power with a streamlined interface. Try it now. ⬇️
Our CEO @Adam Back explains how the @Liquid Network now has over $4B TVL in real-world assets like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet shares that are trading 24/7 and priced in BTC.
We’re proud to return to Lugano Plan B, Europe’s hub for those turning Bitcoin’s potential into working systems. @Adam Back will showcase Bitcoin as the base layer for global finance and the Blockstream crew will be demoing Jade in Villa Ciani and hosting workshops in Spazio21. 🧵⬇️ Hands-on self-custody starts here. Valeria Vaccaro walks through how to build and run your own Jade. Learn self-custody from the engineers behind the tech. Oct 24 · 12:00 PM · Custody Room · Spazio21 image If you build on Bitcoin, you’ll want front row. @Adam Back joins Olaoluwa Osuntokun, Federico Tenga and @Stephan Livera to talk “Assets on Bitcoin” leveraging platforms like the @Liquid Network , Bitfinex, and Lightning. Oct 24 · 2:30 PM · P2P Stage · Lugano Plan B image Not your keys, not your coin! Blockstream's Alessandro Sagli walks through how to manage your Bitcoin with Jade from setup to full control. 2:30 PM · Custody Room · Spazio 21 image Self-custody starts with true randomness. 🎲 Join Blockstream hardware engineer Valerio Vaccaro on the Italian stage at Lugano Plan B for a live session on “Entropy Generation with Dice.” 🗓️ Oct 25 · 16:00–17:00 · Custody Room image Valerio will also break down SHA256 and show how a mini-miner brings Bitcoin’s proof of work to life. 2:30 PM and 4:00PM · Mining Room · Lugano Plan B image Balance shows zero? Don’t panic. Blockstream’s Alessandro Sagli walks through the most common failure modes in Bitcoin custody and how to recover your funds safely. 10:30 AM · Spazio 21 image Join Jade Engineers Valerio Vaccaro and Riccardo Casatta for “Master of the Keys”. A hardware wallet multisig masterclass from innovators in the industy. Oct 25 · 2:00 PM · UTXO Room image Sound money changes how companies think. @Adam Back takes the stage with Jack Mallers, Paolo Ardoino and @preston to explore “The Evolution of Corporate Treasuries: Embracing Bitcoin” Oct 25 · 2:30 PM · WAGMI Stage image Your node defines your view of Bitcoin. It’s how you connect, verify, and interact with the network. Leonardo Comandini explains how to choose and configure the right setup for your stack. 2:30 PM beginners 4:00PM Advanced · Nodes Room · @Spazio21 image Blockstream @Liquid Network Engineer Leonardo Comandini joins Frederico Tenga, @tiero, Bit Walt and Mattia to discus Digital assets on Bitcoin. Oct 25 · 3:30 PM · Patio · Spazio21 Italian Language image Join key Core Lightning contributor and Greenlight Principal Engineer Christian Decker for a panel with Olaoluwa Osuntokun, @Roy, and John Carvalho as the delve “Inside Lightning Implementations” Moderator: @ODELL Oct 25 · 5:00 PM · P2P Stage image Capital markets are moving towards tokenization on platforms like the @Liquid Network and Bitfinex Securities. @Adam Back joins Gabor Gurbacs, Jonathan Krane and Jesse Knutson to discuss how transparency and settlement shift when finance runs on Bitcoin. Oct 25 · 5:15 PM · WAGMI Stage image
Packed house at the Bitcoin Capital Summit for the “Mapping the Path Forward” panel. @Adam Back with Paolo Ardoino, Willy Woo, and @preston discussing Bitcoin’s next chapter. image
At the Bitfinex Securities day Lugano @Adam Back joins Paolo Ardoino for "The Tokenised Future of Markets" panel hosted by Jesse Knutson. Exploring how Bitcoin and tokenisation are reshaping capital markets, from bonds to real-world assets and beyond. 🏦 image
Meet @Adam Back at Lugano Plan B He’ll be at the Blockstream booth signing Jade hardware wallets, taking photos, and talking Bitcoin. 📍 Room 009, Villa Ciani 🗓 Friday at 12:30
Blockstream media appearances are underway at Lugano Plan B. Our CEO @Adam Back joined @Simply Bitcoin host @NICO⚡️ to talk scaling, market cycles, and the next wave of Bitcoin adoption. 🌊⚡ image
Today in Lugano with STOKR and Fulgur Ventures we’re hosting Bitcoin’s brightest minds for the Bitcoin Capital Summit. Where capital meets cryptography and balance sheets turn Bitcoin-native. ⚡ image