Proof of Community Vol. 1

The Bitcoin Whitepaper was published 17 years ago today (October 31, 2008) on a public emailing list under the username ‘Satoshi Nakamoto.’

Read the 9-page whitepaper here: https://bitcoindistrict.org/bitcoin.pdf

📅 Upcoming Events

Check out our website and subscribe to our shared calendar to stay on top of all events in the DMV.

• 11/01/25 10:30 - Coffee & Bitcoin - Old Town Alexandria - Bitcoin District
• 11/08/25 10:30 - Coffee & Bitcoin - Falls Church - Bitcoin District

👥 If you're interested in hosting a Bitcoin-only event in the DMV, send an email to [email protected]

💪 Bitcoin District Takes Initiative!

Members of Washington, DC’s growing Bitcoin community are taking initiative to transform our Nation's Capital into a thriving Bitcoin circular economy.

Bitcoin District Takes Inititiative

Born out of DC’s Bitcoin District community, the Bitcoin District Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a grassroots Bitcoin circular economy through education, local business outreach, and community collaboration — showing that Bitcoin works right here in DC.

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🏪 Local Business Adoption

Here are the latest local business adoption stories from the DMV.

Compass Coffee Becomes First Square Seller to Accept Bitcoin

Compass Coffee has become the first café to accept Bitcoin payments through Square’s point-of-sale system, marking an HISTORIC step toward everyday Lightning adoption.

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Union Market’s FIRST Business to Accept Bitcoin

Plant Magic Bottle Shop joins DC’s Bitcoin circular economy, now accepting Bitcoin at Union Market with support from the Bitcoin District Initiative.

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The Big Chef Brings a Taste of Montenegro — and Bitcoin — to Bloomingdale

Meet The Big Chef in Bloomingdale—now accepting Bitcoin for kebabs, sandwiches, and sweet or savory crepes!

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⚒️ Builder Spotlight

Highlighting members of our community building on Bitcoin, Nostr and other freedom tech.

🧭 Building for the Big Screen: My Journey Vibecoding for Apple TV

Exploring how free and open-source apps can thrive on TV platforms, Tkay brings Bitcoin and Nostr to Apple TV with nostrTV and mempoolTV—open tools turning the living room into a window on decentralized creativity and the Bitcoin network.

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