The 411 On “Adopting Bitcoin,” A Lightning Network Conference in El Salvador

Perfect timing and place for a Lightning Network Conference. In less than a week, Bitcoin will be legal tender in El Salvador. The Lightning Network was instrumental for this to happen. The real-life case study for the Lightning Network is El Zonte AKA Bitcoin Beach. And in Mid-November, all of those factors will collide in an event aptly titled “Adopting Bitcoin.” Related Reading | How Big Is Bitcoin’s Lightning Network? The Answer Will Surprise You This Lightning Network conference comes with a call-to-action as its unofficial slogan, “Unite, focus, collab!” And, by the looks of Adopting Bitcoin’s official Twitter, the tribe responded to the call and will attend en masse. What Characteristics Does This Lightning Network Conference Have? According to “Adopting Bitcoin‘s” website, their purpose: “… is bringing together the Bitcoin and Lightning community in San Salvador and El Zonte to create connections and foster the future of money and payments in the Central American republic.” The Lightning Network Conference has the following characteristics: The team behind the Bitcoin Beach Wallet, Galoy, produced the conference. “Adopting Bitcoin” is a not-for-profit event. The organizers will donate 100% to support Lightning Network development. The Lightning Network conference will be both in English and in Spanish. “Adopting Bitcoin” will be live-streamed. They’ll dedicate Tuesday and Wednesday to hard-core conferencing....