{"id":2288,"date":"2025-10-12T13:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T11:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/bitcoin-forum-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:53:48","slug":"bitcoin-forum-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/bitcoin-forum-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Forum 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760267881445{margin-top: -50px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F7931A !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Bitcoin Forum 2025<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"400\">Bitcoin Forum 2025: What an inspiring three days in Ingolstadt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"749\">From <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"435\">October 9 to 11, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"503\">3rd Bitcoin Forum<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"552\">Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG<\/strong> took place at the <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"478\">Saturn Arena in Ingolstadt<\/strong>. For three days, everything revolved around the topic of Bitcoin &#8211; with exciting presentations, numerous exhibitors and a lively exchange between enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and newcomers. <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"938\">The <strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"777\">Bitcoin Forum 2025<\/strong> was a real highlight for the German Bitcoin community, and we are proud that the <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"893\">Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/strong> was able to be there with its own stand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1208\">We had countless exciting conversations, saw familiar faces again and met many new interested parties who share our vision. It was great to experience how lively, diverse and positive the mood around Bitcoin is in Germany. <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2298&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1276\">Members and helpers of the Bitcoin Bundesverband on site<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1582\">Special thanks go to our <strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1331\">member companies<\/strong> who exhibited with us or represented the association on site:<br data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1564\">App-Learning, wave.space, Stackforest, Madame Bitcoin, Coincharge, 21bitcoin, 21energy, Plebstyle GmbH, Beer of Satoshi, KURANT, CryptCon GmbH, LESolutions<\/strong> and many more.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2044\">This broad presence shows how diverse and innovative the Bitcoin economy in Germany is &#8211; from education and infrastructure to trade, energy and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2313\">A big thank you also goes to our <strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2113\">volunteers<\/strong> who looked after our stand and welcomed visitors with energy, knowledge and enthusiasm:<br data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\"><strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2289\">Daniel Wingen, Evelyn Brock, Altan Tosun, Tim Kempa, Fabian Kraus<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2310\">Roman Risken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2462\">Without you, our appearance in Ingolstadt would not have been what it was &#8211; a strong, collective statement for Bitcoin in Germany.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2606\">A huge thank you also to <strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2544\">Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG<\/strong>, who put so much heart and soul into making this event possible.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2296&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2656\">Lightning Day &#8211; Technology meets practice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2790\">A particular highlight of the forum was the <strong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2719\">Lightning Day<\/strong>, which was dedicated entirely to the use of Bitcoin in payment transactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2886\"><strong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2808\">Jens Leinert<\/strong>, Chairman of the Bitcoin Bundesverband, inspired the audience with two presentations:<em data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2958\">&#8220;Bitcoin Time Travel &#8211; From the Cypherpunks to the Lightning Network&#8221;<\/em> and <em data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3082\">&#8220;Lightning in eCommerce&#8221;,<\/em> in which he showed how the Lightning Network is revolutionizing payments in online commerce.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3440\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3206\">Daniel Wingen<\/strong>, also a board member of the Bitcoin Bundesverband, was also on stage. In his presentation <em data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3347\">&#8220;Lightning &#8211; security and risks for companies&#8221;<\/em>, he explained what companies should look out for if they want to introduce Bitcoin payments. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3910\">Our members added a practical perspective:<br data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3504\"><strong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3529\">Michael Anton Fischer<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3543\">Opago<\/strong> explained in his presentation <em data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3638\">&#8220;How can you accept lightning payments in your store?&#8221;<\/em> how easy it is to accept Bitcoin in stationary retail.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3910\">In addition, <strong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3748\">Ronny M\u00fctschele<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3764\">Copiaro<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3787\">Jonathan Kocar<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3805\">Plebstyle<\/strong> reported on their experiences as online retailers who have already successfully integrated Lightning payments.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>Bitcoin meets mindset and music<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Another highlight came from <strong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4004\">Evelyn Brock<\/strong>, board member of the Bitcoin Bundesverband. In her presentation <em data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4102\">&#8220;Bitcoin and your money mindset&#8221;<\/em>, she showed how Bitcoin is changing the way we think about money, freedom and responsibility.<br data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4191\">On Saturday evening, she caused a stir in a completely different role &#8211; as a <strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4283\">DJ<\/strong> at the afterparty, where she got the room dancing with her beats.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2300&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4375\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4523\">We go home with a lot of motivation, new ideas and the feeling that the <strong data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4491\">Bitcoin movement in Germany<\/strong> is growing ever closer together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4790\">The <strong data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4562\">Bitcoin Forum Ingolstadt 2025<\/strong> was a complete success in professional, human and cultural terms. It impressively demonstrated how lively the German Bitcoin community is and how diverse the topic is, from technology to business to culture. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4937\">The <strong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4821\">Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/strong> is delighted to have been part of this special event and would like to thank everyone who contributed to it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"5076\">We are already looking forward to next year!<br data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"4990\">\ud83d\udc49 More information at <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5073\">bitcoinforum.bayern<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Source:<\/p>\n<p>Linkedin post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/bitcoin-bundesverband_bitcoinforum-bitcoinbundesverband-bitcoindeutschland-activity-7382784945003601920-ElLq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/bitcoin-bundesverband_bitcoinforum-bitcoinbundesverband-bitcoindeutschland-activity-7382784945003601920-ElLq\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LightningDay: <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinforum.bayern\/lightning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bitcoinforum.bayern\/lightning<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;grey&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1140\"><strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"925\">Note:<\/strong> This article was written by a member or author of the Bitcoin Bundesverband and reflects their personal opinion. 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