Opt Out Making Bitcoin dev great at Bitcoin++ w/ Nifty Nei
Jun 29, 2025
Nifty Nei, a prominent Bitcoin developer and organizer of the Bitcoin++ conferences, shares her journey from software engineer to influential figure in the Bitcoin community. She discusses the thrill of organizing inclusive cryptocurrency events and the importance of global developer connections. The conversation covers engaging topics like Bitcoin privacy technologies and the upcoming Bitcoin++ hackathon. Nifty also highlights ways to enhance community participation and storytelling through accessible newsletters, ensuring innovative discussions around Bitcoin and its future.
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Nifty's Conference Journey
- Nifty Nei transitioned from Bitcoin backend engineering to running global Bitcoin++ technical conferences.
- She organizes topic-focused events bringing 200-300 people to discuss Bitcoin technical innovations.
Globalizing Bitcoin++ Conferences
- Bitcoin++ grew from two annual events to six worldwide conferences by targeting diverse global locations.
- Spreading events internationally helps reach underrepresented Bitcoin dev communities beyond saturated U.S. hubs.
Selecting Bitcoin++ Topics
- Choose Bitcoin++ event topics based on sponsor interest and emerging Bitcoin technical trends.
- Gauge community enthusiasm and topic relevance before committing to organize focused conferences.