Bitcoin Archive w Archie 4th Largest Economy About to Go ALL-IN On Bitcoin? w/ Dom Bei
Nov 11, 2025
Join Dom Bei, a Santa Monica firefighter and labor organizer who founded Proof of Workforce, as he delves into the implications of California potentially going all-in on Bitcoin. Hear how the Santa Monica firefighters became pioneers in self-custodied Bitcoin and explore innovative strategies Dom uses to educate unions about low-risk adoption. He discusses the societal impacts of inflation on workers and the importance of financial literacy through Bitcoin, along with his efforts to support pro-Bitcoin candidates with the newly launched California Bitcoin PAC.
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First Union Treasures Bitcoin
- Dom Bei helped Santa Monica firefighters become the first union to hold Bitcoin in self-custody on their balance sheet.
- He then launched Proof of Workforce and helped dozens of unions explore similar initiatives.
Bitcoin Resonates With Workers
- Bitcoin was created after the financial crisis and offers an asset workers can control independent of failing institutions.
- That provenance and feature make Bitcoin naturally aligned with labor and pension concerns.
Work Through Insiders And Boards
- Engage union insiders who are already curious and work through their board with tailored education.
- Present clear options: learn, put a small allocation on the balance sheet, or decline.
