be brutally online to build your community, be consistent with weekly programming, write a code of ethics/principles/values that are strong and immoveable to shape the space you create, be relentlessly transparent, have fun these things seem to be integral from what I know of Pleb Lab

I asked a friend of mine who built a thriving Hackerspace in Europe for some advice. Note that Bitcoin is not the core focus there, but I think there are some transferrable items of value, along with some of my own ideas:

• Location: Find a good location that is accessible by public transportation. Make sure the space is flexible for meetings, workshops, and events.
• Incorporate: Limit your personal liability. My friend made their Hackspace a non-profit. There are legal and accounting items that need to be factored.
• Infrastructure: High speed Internet is of course a must. Set up a full verification node within the space. Possibly some mining rigs as well (noise dampening is important). Consider a Lightning node. Secure storage for hardware wallets.
• Security: Strong physical and digital security measures. Educate members on best practices for securing their Bitcoin and personal info.
• Community: Organize meetups, hackathons, and workshops to engage the community. Make it inclusive and welcoming.
• Education: Provide resources on Bitcoin, blockchain, cybersecurity. Maybe put a small library in there and fill it with relevant books. Invite and host guest speakers and experts to give talks and seminars.
• Engage a lawyer to understand and mitigate risks.
• Funding: Explore funding options like membership fees, sponsorships, and grants. Plan for long-term sustainability, budgeting, and financial management.
• Partnerships: Establish collaboration with Bitcoin related organizations. Make your space a hub for gathering like minded people. Network with leading voices in the Bitcoin community to provide mentorship and support for members.
• Marketing: Promote the hackerspace on social media. Consider a territory right here on @sn. Highlight success stories and projects to attract new members and sponsors.
• Feedback: Gather feedback from members and guests after every event in order to continuously improve performance. Stay current with Bitcoin developments and news to keep the hackerspace relevant and innovative.

Good luck with your endeavor.

Build it and they will come.

Just do it!

I like NH. Their license plates....live free or die.

Do you know any other prospective bitcoin entrepreneurs in your area?

If not I suggest you go to a local bitcoin meetup and see if there is anyone else in your situation that wants to build something and needs a small space to work on it.

@premitive1I'd love for you to weigh in on this too buddy!