{"id":807,"date":"2024-11-22T16:45:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/mission\/"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T10:33:00","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732542224895{margin-top: -50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734600078832{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F7931A !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Mission<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1733914628253{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"theming-theme-light\">What distinguishes the Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lobbying<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;64&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Direct representation of interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We represent the interests of our member companies vis-\u00e0-vis politicians, primarily in Germany and in Brussels (European Parliament and European Commission).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Exchange<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Direct exchange with politicians<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We enable our members to have direct contact with political decision-makers. Until now, Bitcoin companies have had no place at the negotiating table, even when laws directly affect them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;62&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Technical innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are committed to promoting technical innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem. 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We offer companies of all sizes and experience an accessible platform for knowledge exchange, networking and political influence and are committed to the sustainable development of Bitcoin as a technology and means of payment. <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732551276704{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"theming-custom\"><strong>Goals and vision<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732292263028{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on Bitcoin: The association focuses exclusively on Bitcoin and differentiates itself from other cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. We promote the potential of Bitcoin as a means of payment and store of value in the economy. <\/li>\n<li>  Non-partisan and inclusive educational work: We work across party lines and inclusively to strengthen the understanding of Bitcoin in politics and society. The association remains politically neutral and offers a platform for objective exchange between companies and politicians, where all voices are heard equally. <\/li>\n<li>Influence on legislation: Through position papers and discussions, we advocate business-friendly regulations that promote Bitcoin in Germany and Europe. This includes tax relief and support for Bitcoin mining. <\/li>\n<li>Promote the use of Bitcoin: The association supports the establishment of Bitcoin as a means of payment in the economy and advocates the abolition of commerciality in small-scale private mining.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge transfer and networking: Through exclusive events, we offer companies access to the latest knowledge, political developments and strategic partnerships in the Bitcoin industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732551299337{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"theming-custom\"><strong>Membership and participation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732292359496{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on companies: The Bitcoin Bundesverband is primarily aimed at companies that are actively involved in the Bitcoin industry or (want to) integrate Bitcoin into their business processes. 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