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Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 | Overview and impressions of Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference

September 17, 2024

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What is Bitcoin Tokyo 2024?

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is a Bitcoin-focused conference scheduled to take place on September 21-22.

Not only could participants learn more about Bitcoin from various angles, including the latest technology and business examples, as well as the current domestic and international situation surrounding Bitcoin, but they were also given a number of experiences where they could actually use Bitcoin.

This article provides an overview of Bitcoin Tokyo 2024.

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Quick Summary of This Article

  • Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference.
  • There is a lot of content that is easy for beginners to understand, but there are also many highly specialized sessions and events that even advanced users can enjoy.
  • General passes were sold out, and there were many positive comments on social media.

This article was written in Japanese and converted to English using a translation tool.
Date of writing (Japanese version): September 2024

What is Bitcoin Tokyo 2024?

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024
出典：Bitcoin Tokyo 2024

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference, organized by Diamond Hands and Fullgulu.

*Strictly speaking, "Scaling Bitcoin" for engineers and researchers was held in Tokyo in 2018, but this was the first conference for the general public.

A video showing BitcoinTokyo2024 was uploaded to social media.

If you want to get a feel for the atmosphere, check it out below.

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A short video posted by @niftynei

BitcoinTokyo2024 Agenda

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 brought together speakers from Japan and abroad who are active in the Bitcoin industry.

More than 40 speakers with expertise in various fields took to the stage, including Adam Back and Martti Malmi, who have been involved in Bitcoin development since its early days, and Tadge Dryja, co-author of the Lightning Network white paper, and the event was conducted along more than 30 agenda items.

For more details on the speakers, please visit the official Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 website.
https://bitcoinconference.tokyo/speakers/

From here on, I'll introduce some of the agendas that received the most response on social media.

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Bitcoin Mining Revolutionizing the Global Energy Industry

Speakers：Kenji Tateiwa、Tomoatsu Onishi、Hiroyuki Mihara

Recommended Articles：What is Agile Energy X? Bitcoin Mining Operated by a Subsidiary of TEPCO in Japan

Bitcoin L2 Protocols Faceoff

Speakers：Adam Back、Federico Tenga、Olaoluwa Osuntokun、Kishin Kato

What You Can Build on Bitcoin: Business Applications Around the World

Speakers：Christian Moss、Kishin Kato、Umi Miyahara

Lightning Protocol Devs AMA

Speakers：Olaoluwa Osuntokun、Christian Decker、Bradley Loewen

Keynote Speech: Bitcoin: from Cypherpunk Movement to the Future of Global Finance

Speakers：Adam Back、Martti Malmi、Shin'ichiro Matsuo

How should Bitcoiners and Bitcoin startups collaborate with the FSA?

Speakers：Keisuke Hayashi、Koji Higashi

Making Bitcoin Mining Decentralized Again

Speakers：Luke Dashjr、Giacomo Zucco

Surviving the 2021 Myanmar Coup: How the Military Orange-Pilled Me

Speakers：Teruko Neriki、Win Ko Ko Ang

Covenants, OP_CAT… Proposals to Improve Bitcoin and Use Cases They Enable.

Speakers：Shigeyuki Azuchi

Experience the Lightning Network

ライトニングマルシェ

At Bitcoin Tokyo 2024, you can experience the technology behind the 'Lightning Network,' which allows for fast Bitcoin transactions.

Bitcoin is used in a variety of ways, such as games where you can earn sats and markets where you can shop with sats.

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Takara Bitcoin Treasure Hunt

You can find sats buried in over 100 locations in Tokyo

Shibuya Lightning Marche

You can purchase Bitcoin-related goods and Japanese-style items.

Recommended Articles：The History of Lightning Marche – An Interview with bcats

There are various experiences available at the venue.

Buy coffee and lunch

Kimono experience and photo booth

Games that earn sats

Stamp Rally

Drawing Board

A Variety of Side Events

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 will feature numerous side events related to Bitcoin.

Side Events

  • Art exhibiton "Fix it"
    …An exhibition where you can purchase contemporary art pieces with Bitcoin.
  • Base58
    …A developer-focused event covering the fundamental on-chain technologies essential for Bitcoin development.
  • BGIN Layer2 Meetup
    …Discussions on blockchain technology, legal aspects, and the path towards a healthy societal implementation.
  • “SAMURAI”Japanese Swordsman-ship workshop “Iaido”
    …An event where you can experience Japanese traditions and culture firsthand.
  • "Shibuya Night Walk" Evening Tour Exploring History and Culture
    …An event offering an efficient tour of Shibuya's historical and cultural landmarks.
  • Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 Welcome Mixer
    …A casual standing buffet party held the day before the conference.
  • Speaker Dinner hosted by Mempool.space
    …​A private event exclusively for speakers, VIP pass holders, and sponsors.
  • Bitcoin Tokyo Ladies' Happy Hour
    …A meetup for women only.
  • Talk Event「Art＆Bitcoin」
    …A discussion and networking event with experts in art and Bitcoin.
  • Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 Afterparty
    …A relaxed time for participants to mingle and network.
  • El Salvador Day
    …An event showcasing the charms of El Salvador.
  • Nostrasia 2024
    …An event focused on the decentralized SNS "Nostr."

Reports of various side events were posted on social media.

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Art exhibiton "Fix it"

An exhibition where you can purchase contemporary art pieces with Bitcoin.

Base58

Developer Workshops

Talk Event「Art＆Bitcoin」

Discussion and networking event between art and bitcoin experts

El Salvador Day

An event showcasing the charms of El Salvador.

Nostrasia 2024

An event focused on the decentralized SNS "Nostr."

Video content and Swag are also very popular

A video on the history of Bitcoin in Japan was shown at the opening of the first day of the conference.

Participants were also given special conference merchandise, making it an event that was all about Bitcoin in every aspect.

Opening Movie

Special conference merchandise

Sponsors and Partner Companies from Japan and Abroad

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The event is sponsored and partnered by foreign companies that specialize in Bitcoin and have a global reach, as well as Japanese companies that have integrated Bitcoin into their businesses.

Posted by Mempool, hosting a special dinner
*Only speakers, VIP pass holders, and sponsors can attend.

Post by Spiral, a Bitcoin puppet campaign to popularize Bitcoin

Post by Shibuya Lightning Marche sponsor Wallet of satoshi

Post from JAN3 on nation-state Bitcoin adoption

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 Ticket Prices

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General passes for Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 are priced at 24,900 yen/170 dollars (excluding tax) and are sold out.

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It's quite pricey!

Including tax, it comes to 27,390 yen, and there's an additional 10% fee for credit card payments.

For those who have never attended a conference before, it might be hard to gauge the going rate.

To give you an idea, here are the ticket prices for some overseas Bitcoin conferences held in 2024.

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  • BTC Prague (Czech Republic): Starting from 315 euros (approximately 49,000 yen)*
  • Bitcoin 2024 (USA): Festival Pass: 699 USD (approximately 98,000 yen)
  • Baltic Honeybadger 2024 (Latvia): 300 euros (approximately 47,000 yen)

*Calculated using the exchange rate as of September 16, 2024.

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Compared to these large international conferences, Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is relatively affordable.

By the way, these conferences often offer early-bird discounts.

There was a time when you could buy a general pass for Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 for 15,900 yen.

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If the conference is held again next year or in the future, it might be a good idea to get your tickets early!

Impressions from BitcoinTokyo2024 participants

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It's clear that a lot of people are having fun!

BitcoinTokyo2024 Agenda in Depth

9/21　Japanese Track

AgendaSpeakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted)
Opening RemarksKoji Higashi
Congratulatory addressJunichi Kanda
Keynote Speech: Japan's Economy - Undergoing a Paradigm ShiftYukio Noguchi、Koji Higashi
Navigating Through Economic Turbulence - Can Bitcoin Protect You and Your Wealth?Teruko Neriki、Umi Miyahara
Bitcoin ETF, a Game-Changer in the Global Investment LandscapeKoichi Kano、Hideaki Kudo、Yoichiro Sato
Bitcoin in Japan: Galapagos Syndrome?Shin'ichiro Matsuo、Koji Higashi
Bitcoin Mining Revolutionizing the Global Energy IndustryKenji Tateiwa、Tomoatsu Onishi、Hiroyuki Mihara
Japan's Bitcoin Market: the Past, Present, and FutureNoriyuki Hirosue、Yusuke Otsuka、Keita Nakamura、Bradley Loewen
Evolving Bitcoin - the Solid, Secure Foundation to Build Your Business onTadge Dryja、Shigeyuki Azuchi、Yuya Ogawa、Joe Miyamoto
What You Can Build on Bitcoin: Business Applications Around the WorldChristian Moss、Kishin Kato、Umi Miyahara
Bitcoin and Geopolitics: the Bitcoin Playbook for Nation-States and MunicipalitiesMario Flamenco、Giacomo Zucco、Samson Mow
Closing RemarksTeruko Neriki

9/21　English Track

AgendaSpeakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted)
Japan's Unique Bitcoin EcosystemKishin Kato、Joe Miyamoto、Bradley Loewen
Bitcoin-Dollar without TokensNicolas Dorier
Is this a Taxable Event? Bitcoin Taxes in JapanAmin Azmoudeh
Japan's Crypto Regulation - Barrier or Opportunity?Yuya Hara
Bitcoin L2 Protocols FaceoffAdam Back、Federico Tenga、Olaoluwa Osuntokun、Kishin Kato
Lightning Protocol Devs AMAOlaoluwa Osuntokun、Christian Decker、Bradley Loewen

9/22　Tech Track

AgendaSpeakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted)
※Opening RemarksKoji Higashi
※Keynote Speech: Bitcoin: from Cypherpunk Movement to the Future of Global FinanceAdam Back、Martti Malmi、Shin'ichiro Matsuo
ENEvolution or Distraction: Bringing NFTs and Tokens to BitcoinCasey Rodarmor、Christian Moss
ENMaking Bitcoin Mining Decentralized AgainLuke Dashjr、Giacomo Zucco
JPOn Bitcoin, DeFi Can be Secure and Truly DecentralizedTadge Dryja、Thibaut Le Guilly、Joe Miyamoto
JPSelf Custodial Lightning for AllUmi Miyahara
JPBuilding on Liquid and Lightning. Intersection of the two technologies.Yusuke Shimizu
ENThe Reality of Lightning : Discussing the Limitations and ChallengesMichael、Kishin Kato
ENHow Not to Lose your Bitcoin: Dos & Don'ts of Key ManagementAnant Tapadia、Igor Korsakov、Jonathan Underwood
ENHow to Make a Living as a FOSS DeveloperCalvin Kim、Teruko Neriki
JPCovenants, OP_CAT… Proposals to Improve Bitcoin and Use Cases They Enable.Shigeyuki Azuchi
JPBitcoin Layer 2: Characteristics and TradeoffsKishin Kato、Koji Higashi
JPClosing RemarksTeruko Neriki
EN with JP interpretation

9/22　Biz Track

AgendaSpeakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted)
JPThe latest Bitcoin trends for exhanges -Custody and LightningJonathan Underwood、Koji Higashi
JPAdopting Bitcoin as a Corporate Treasury - Why and HowBatara Eto、Justin Dhingra、Teruko Neriki
JPHow should Bitcoiners and Bitcoin startups collaborate with the FSA?Keisuke Hayashi、Koji Higashi
ENNeutral, Programmable Money for the Age of AIMichael Levin
ENCase Studies: Tokenized Securities on Bitcoin and LiquidJesse Knutson
ENBitcoin Venture Capital: Why Specialize in Bitcoin?Batara Eto、Jack Lee、
Shunichi Kimuro、Oleg Mikhalsky
JPSurviving the 2021 Myanmar Coup: How the Military Orange-Pilled MeTeruko Neriki、Win Ko Ko Ang
JPPitch: Bitcoin Adoption Strategy Targeting GenZGivers
ENThe Global Regulatory Environment for StablecoinsTimothy Aron
ENAdvantages of Issuing Stablecoins, Assets,Tokens on BitcoinFederico Tenga
ENBitcoin is a Means of Exchange - If you don't get it, I don't have time to convince you, sorryDaniel Alexis

For more details, please check the official website.
https://bitcoinconference.tokyo/timetable/

How to Access Bitcoin Tokyo 2024

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024へのアクセス方法
source：Access_240314_ol (garage.co.jp)

Venue: DRAGON GATE (Shibuya Parco DG Building 18F)

  • Address: Conference Hall, 18th Floor, Shibuya Parco DG Building, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
  • Access: An 8-minute walk from Shibuya Station, served by JR, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, and Tokyu Toyoko Line.
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024へのアクセス方法

Enter the building through the office-exclusive entrance and take the elevator to the 10th floor.
Note: This entrance is different from the store entrance of Shibuya Parco.

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024へのアクセス方法

Complete the check-in on the 10th floor, then take the dedicated elevator to the 18th floor.

Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 will be held on the top floor!

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[Conclusion] Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is the Perfect Place to Learn About the Cutting Edge of Bitcoin!

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Quick Summary of This Article

  • Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference.
  • There is a lot of content that is easy for beginners to understand, but there are also many highly specialized sessions and events that even advanced users can enjoy.
  • General passes were sold out, and there were many positive comments on social media.
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At Bitcoin Tokyo 2024, you can dive deep into various aspects like the latest Bitcoin technologies, business use cases, the current state of the Bitcoin industry, and what's happening overseas!

You'll have the opportunity to interact directly with people and companies who are passionate about Bitcoin, and you can even use the Lightning Network to shop and play games.

It's a major event where you can experience the potential of Bitcoin firsthand.

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Bitcoin might seem a bit complicated, but this makes me want to learn more about it.

Let's learn more about Bitcoin!

Sigeru Minami

Writer：Sigeru Minami

Creator of "Bitcoin-zukan.com."
Active as a handmade craftsman of Bitcoin goods.


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The images in this article are quoted from the following article by sutadonman.
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