What is Bitcoin Tokyo 2024?
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is a Bitcoin-focused conference scheduled to take place on September 21-22.
Attendees can deepen their understanding of Bitcoin from various perspectives, including the latest technologies, business use cases, and the current state of Bitcoin both in Japan and globally.
This article provides an overview of Bitcoin Tokyo 2024.
Quick Summary of This Article
- Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference.
- The event offers a wide range of content that's easy for beginners to understand, as well as highly specialized sessions and events for experienced Bitcoin enthusiasts.
- General passes are already sold out, indicating the high level of interest in this conference.
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?
What kind of event is Bitcoin Tokyo 2024?
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference, organized by Diamond Hands and Fullgulu.
Strictly speaking, 'Scaling Bitcoin,' an event for engineers and researchers, was held in Tokyo in 2018, but this is the first conference aimed at the general public.
The venue, DRAGON GATE (Shibuya Parco DG Building 18F), is a hall that can accommodate just under 1,000 people.
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Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 brings together speakers active in the Bitcoin industry from both Japan and around the world.
You'll get to hear from experts like Adam Back and Martti Malmi, who have been involved in Bitcoin development since its early days, Tadge Dryja, a co-author of the Lightning Network whitepaper, and Yukio Noguchi, who has been disseminating information about Bitcoin in Japan since its early stages. Over 50 speakers are expected to take the stage, each an expert in their respective fields.
Over 50 speakers are expected to take the stage, each an expert in their respective fields.
It looks like it's going to be incredibly informative!
But, will it be difficult to follow if you don't understand English…?
Not to worry—there are many sessions available in Japanese, and some English sessions will offer Japanese translation or Japanese materials.
Even if you don't understand English at all, you'll be just fine.
For more details on the speakers, please visit the official Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 website.
https://bitcoinconference.tokyo/speakers/
Experience Lightning Technology Firsthand
At Bitcoin Tokyo 2024, you can experience the technology behind the 'Lightning Network,' which allows for fast Bitcoin transactions.
You can use Sats (the smallest unit of Bitcoin) to make purchases and even collect Sats in a Pokémon GO-like app.
- Lightning Marché: A market where Bitcoin-related goods and Japan-themed items will be on sale.
detail：https://lu.ma/w5oylwdx - Company Booths: Gadgets like Bitcoin wallets will be available for purchase.
- Takara Bitcoin Treasure Hunt: A treasure hunt event where you can discover Sats hidden in over 100 spots around Tokyo.
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A Variety of Side Events
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 will feature numerous side events related to Bitcoin.
- 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."
There are many events to choose from!
The events range widely, from technology and art to Japanese culture.
Make sure to check the availability of the events you're interested in.
Please check the details of each event on the following page.
https://lu.ma/btctokyo2024
Sponsors and Partner Companies from Japan and Abroad
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.
It's a major Bitcoin event involving many companies!
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 Ticket Prices
The general pass for Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is priced at 24,900 yen/170 USD (excluding tax).
Please note that the general pass is already sold out.
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.
- 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.
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.
If the conference is held again next year or in the future, it might be a good idea to get your tickets early!
Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 Agenda
9/21 Japanese Track
| Agenda | Speakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted) |
|---|---|
| Opening Remarks | Koji Higashi |
| Congratulatory address | Junichi Kanda |
| Keynote Speech: Japan's Economy - Undergoing a Paradigm Shift | Yukio 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 Landscape | Koichi Kano、Hideaki Kudo、Yoichiro Sato |
| Bitcoin in Japan: Galapagos Syndrome? | Shin'ichiro Matsuo、Koji Higashi |
| Bitcoin Mining Revolutionizing the Global Energy Industry | Kenji Tateiwa、Tomoatsu Onishi、Hiroyuki Mihara |
| Japan's Bitcoin Market: the Past, Present, and Future | Noriyuki Hirosue、Yusuke Otsuka、Keita Nakamura、Bradley Loewen |
| Evolving Bitcoin - the Solid, Secure Foundation to Build Your Business on | Tadge Dryja、Shigeyuki Azuchi、Yuya Ogawa、Joe Miyamoto |
| What You Can Build on Bitcoin: Business Applications Around the World | Christian Moss、Kishin Kato、Umi Miyahara |
| Bitcoin and Geopolitics: the Bitcoin Playbook for Nation-States and Municipalities | Mario Flamenco、Giacomo Zucco、Samson Mow |
| Closing Remarks | Teruko Neriki |
9/21 English Track
| Agenda | Speakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted) |
|---|---|
| Japan's Unique Bitcoin Ecosystem | Kishin Kato、Joe Miyamoto、Bradley Loewen |
| Bitcoin-Dollar without Tokens | Nicolas Dorier |
| Is this a Taxable Event? Bitcoin Taxes in Japan | Amin Azmoudeh |
| Japan's Crypto Regulation - Barrier or Opportunity? | Yuya Hara |
| Bitcoin L2 Protocols Faceoff | Adam Back、Federico Tenga、Olaoluwa Osuntokun、Kishin Kato |
| Lightning Protocol Devs AMA | Olaoluwa Osuntokun、Christian Decker、Bradley Loewen |
9/22 Tech Track
| Agenda | Speakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted) | |
|---|---|---|
| ※ | Opening Remarks | Koji Higashi |
| ※ | Keynote Speech: Bitcoin: from Cypherpunk Movement to the Future of Global Finance | Adam Back、Martti Malmi、Shin'ichiro Matsuo |
| EN | Evolution or Distraction: Bringing NFTs and Tokens to Bitcoin | Casey Rodarmor、Christian Moss |
| EN | Making Bitcoin Mining Decentralized Again | Luke Dashjr、Giacomo Zucco |
| JP | On Bitcoin, DeFi Can be Secure and Truly Decentralized | Tadge Dryja、Thibaut Le Guilly、Joe Miyamoto |
| JP | Self Custodial Lightning for All | Umi Miyahara |
| JP | Building on Liquid and Lightning. Intersection of the two technologies. | Yusuke Shimizu |
| EN | The Reality of Lightning : Discussing the Limitations and Challenges | Michael、Kishin Kato |
| EN | How Not to Lose your Bitcoin: Dos & Don'ts of Key Management | Anant Tapadia、Igor Korsakov、Jonathan Underwood |
| EN | How to Make a Living as a FOSS Developer | Calvin Kim、Teruko Neriki |
| JP | Covenants, OP_CAT… Proposals to Improve Bitcoin and Use Cases They Enable. | Shigeyuki Azuchi |
| JP | Bitcoin Layer 2: Characteristics and Tradeoffs | Kishin Kato、Koji Higashi |
| JP | Closing Remarks | Teruko Neriki |
9/22 Biz Track
| Agenda | Speakers and Moderators (Honorifics omitted) | |
|---|---|---|
| JP | The latest Bitcoin trends for exhanges -Custody and Lightning | Jonathan Underwood、Koji Higashi |
| JP | Adopting Bitcoin as a Corporate Treasury - Why and How | Batara Eto、Justin Dhingra、Teruko Neriki |
| JP | How should Bitcoiners and Bitcoin startups collaborate with the FSA? | Keisuke Hayashi、Koji Higashi |
| EN | Neutral, Programmable Money for the Age of AI | Michael Levin |
| EN | Case Studies: Tokenized Securities on Bitcoin and Liquid | Jesse Knutson |
| EN | Bitcoin Venture Capital: Why Specialize in Bitcoin? | Batara Eto、Jack Lee、 Shunichi Kimuro、Oleg Mikhalsky |
| JP | Surviving the 2021 Myanmar Coup: How the Military Orange-Pilled Me | Teruko Neriki、Win Ko Ko Ang |
| JP | Pitch: Bitcoin Adoption Strategy Targeting GenZ | Givers |
| EN | The Global Regulatory Environment for Stablecoins | Timothy Aron |
| EN | Advantages of Issuing Stablecoins, Assets,Tokens on Bitcoin | Federico Tenga |
| EN | Bitcoin is a Means of Exchange - If you don't get it, I don't have time to convince you, sorry | Daniel Alexis |
For more details, please check the official website.
https://bitcoinconference.tokyo/timetable/
How to Access Bitcoin Tokyo 2024
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.
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.
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!
Photography at Bitcoin Tokyo 2024
At Bitcoin Tokyo 2024, you are allowed to take photos within the bounds of common sense, while being considerate of other participants' privacy.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please place a 'No Photography' sticker, which you can get at registration, on the collar near your face, and consider additional measures like wearing a mask or sunglasses.
[Conclusion] Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is the Perfect Place to Learn About the Cutting Edge of Bitcoin!
Quick Summary of This Article
- Bitcoin Tokyo 2024 is Japan's first Bitcoin-focused conference.
- The event offers a wide range of content that's easy for beginners to understand, as well as highly specialized sessions and events for experienced Bitcoin enthusiasts.
- General passes are already sold out, indicating the high level of interest in this conference.
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.
Bitcoin might seem a bit complicated, but this makes me want to learn more about it.
Let's learn more about Bitcoin!
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Writer：Sigeru Minami
Creator of "Bitcoin-zukan.com."
Active as a handmade craftsman of Bitcoin goods.