The Bitcoin 2025 conference, which took place on May 27-29, 2025 at the Hotel The Venetian in Las Vegas, was one of the largest events dedicated only to Bitcoin. She gathered from 20,000 to 30,000 participants, including developers, investors, industry leaders, politicians and Bitcoin enthusiasts. The conference focused on key topics, such as institutional adoption, technology development (including lightning Network and Bitvm2), regulations, Open-Source security, Mining, DEFI, Layer 2 and the influence of Bitcoin on economics and society.
Event context
The Bitcoin 2025 conference was a continuation of the tradition started in 2019, with a growing number of participants and global reach. Las Vegas, known for innovation and a friendly climate for technology, was an ideal place to discuss the future of Bitcoin. The event included presentations, discussion panels, workshops, networking sessions and After Party, varied for various types of participants, from ordinary VIP enthusiasts with access to exclusive events.
The second day of the conference was particularly intense, with key speeches and advertisements that attracted the attention of the media and the Bitcoin community.
JD Vance speech
US Vice President JD Vance gave a speech at 9:00 local time, which was broadcast live. His presence was historical, as he was the first incumbent vice president who publicly supported Bitcoin. According to many reports on X, Vance spoke about the new pro-krypto policy of the US government, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin in domestic and global economic policy. His speech could have influenced the discussions about institutional regulations and adoption, mentioning the potential strategic Bitcoin reserve, inspired by the ideas of Cynthia Lummis. Vance also said that currently 50 million Americans have BTC but soon this number will increase to 100 million. The attendance at the speech was huge, with long queues to enter, Thomas Young mentioned it in a tweet.
Jacek Dorsey’s announcement
Jack Dorsey, founder of Block (formerly Square), announced the integration of NOSTR from Lightning Network, which was one of the key moments of the day. This combination aims to develop a decentralized social network with fast and cheap payments, which is a significant step towards a more private and decentralized future of the Internet.
Ads from El Salvador
El Salvador, a pioneer in Bitcoin adoption, announced the introduction of Bitcoin Bonds 2.0 and the new NFT City Pass. These initiatives are a continuation of their involvement in promoting Bitcoin as a financial and social tool, which can attract more investors.
Speech by Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor, known for promoting Bitcoin as a reserve assets for companies, probably focused on the subject of institutional adoption and the role of Bitcoin as a safe marina in uncertain economic times. Although there is no details of his speech, his presence was expected, as he is a key figure in promoting Bitcoin among corporations.
Peter Schaff’s speech
Peter Schiff, a well -known Bitcoin critic, gave a speech in which he probably presented arguments against Bitcoin, focusing on traditional financial instruments and criticizing the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies. His speech, scheduled for 7:00 EDT.
Other speakers and topics
Bruce Fenton and Casey Rodaror discussed the technical aspects of Bitcoin, including innovations such as Bitvm2 and Lightning Network, which are aimed at increasing the scalability and functionality of the network. Other speakers, such as David Sacks, Bryan Johnson, Nigel Farage, Twin Winklevoss, Dylan Leclair, Bill Miller IV, Caitlin Long, Howard Lutnick and Lawrence Lepard, conducted sessions on investment topics, risk management, new technologies and regulations, though details of their speeches, there are no details in available sources.
Technical topics and debates
Discussions focused on modern solutions of the second layer, such as Bitvm2 and Lightning Network, which are aimed at increasing Bitcoin’s scalability. Bitcoin management issues, including Mempool policy and Covenant activation, were also discussed, which caused lively developers among developers. The subject of sustainable development and influence of mining on the environment was also discussed, especially in the context of ecological controversy, which was recorded in the relations of the conference.
Networking and workshops
The second day covered hundreds of panels, workshops and networking sessions, including closed meetings for VIPs. Participants had the opportunity to establish contacts with industry leaders, list experiences and learn new projects.
The overall atmosphere of the day was full of enthusiasm, with huge crowds and a high level of participants’ involvement. Speeches and ads were widely commented on in social media, which indicates the importance of that day for the Bitcoin community.
General influence of the conference
The Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas was a breakthrough event that strengthened the position of Bitcoin as a key element of the new era of finance and technology. Key moments, such as the speech of JD Vance, Jacek Dorsey and El Salvador’s announcement, and discussions on Layer 2 and regulation technology, showed how Bitcoin evolves from a niche cryptocurrency to the global financial instrument. The conference attracted the attention of the media, politicians and investors, which can speed up Bitcoin’s adoption on a global scale, as recorded in relations, e.g. on Financial Express.
