On September 15 and 16, 2025, the event Acelerando Bitcoin (“Accelerating Bitcoin Conference 2025”) took place in Asunción, Paraguay, at the Paseo La Galería event center. It was the country’s first conference dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin, with a strong educational, debate, and networking component, bringing together national and international players from the crypto ecosystem.
What was it about?
Here are the main points of the event:
- It was designed as a meeting to promote Bitcoin adoption, improve education about what Bitcoin is, how it works, what its implications are, and bring these ideas closer to those who still lack in-depth knowledge.
- It was organized at Paseo La Galería, Asunción, with sessions running approximately from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including hands-on workshops, panels, and networking spaces.
- There were more than 30 speakers from different countries, including names such as Samson Mow (JAN3), Aydin Kilic (HIVE), Ignacio Pauls (OCEAN), Seiiti Arata (Tokyo Bitcoin Base), among others.
- Emphasis was placed on Paraguay’s important advantages: abundant renewable energy, favorable mining conditions (with the potential to increase regional hashrate), legal/tax incentives, and strategic location.
What it meant for Paraguay
Some reflections on what this event represents, and what it could imply:
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International visibility: Hosting such a Bitcoin-centered event in Paraguay puts the country on the radar of global players, investors, and projects seeking locations with clean energy resources, clear laws, and political stability.
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Education as a foundation: There is a clear commitment to lowering entry barriers for those new to the topic — from technical to theoretical to legal aspects. This can strengthen a more solid Bitcoin culture.
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Mining potential: There is already talk of doubling Latin America’s hashrate almost “immediately” thanks to the country’s energy resources. This is a key point for the local economy if leveraged properly.
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Regulatory and legal challenges: Having tax advantages, laws that encourage investment, and regulatory clarity will be essential to sustaining this momentum.
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Local economy and communities: Conversations about circularity, “sem fiat” families, and financial sovereignty show that it is not only about the technical side, but also about the social, cultural, and human aspects — which can generate tangible impacts in people’s lives.
What I hope comes next
- That education also reaches communities outside Asunción, rural sectors, and people with less access to technology.
- That concrete projects materialize: renewable energy data centers, responsible local mining initiatives, and national startups leveraging the ecosystem.
- Permanent spaces for the Paraguayan Bitcoin community to continue connecting, sharing knowledge, and maintaining the momentum generated.