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MIT BITCOIN EXPO

April 11-12, 2026 | Freedom for All

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From the Blog

Mar 16, 2026

What Does HRF's Latest Bitcoin Funding Suggest About Freedom Tech?

HRF's January grant announcement is worth reading as more than a roundup — it's a snapshot of where one influential institution thinks leverage actually exists.

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Mar 16, 2026

What Does BIP-360 Actually Change?

BIP-360 isn't being pitched as 'Bitcoin is now quantum-safe.' It's a scaffold — a way to make later post-quantum spending paths more practical.

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Mar 17, 2026

What Are People Arguing About With Quantum Migration?

Even if Bitcoin gets better future-safe constructions, how does value actually move from old vulnerable forms into newer safer ones? The debate has three layers.

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Mar 17, 2026

Why Does BIP-110 Keep Turning Into a Bigger Fight About What Bitcoin Is For?

People aren't just fighting over one anti-spam proposal. They're fighting over the meaning of Bitcoin itself.

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Mar 18, 2026

Ark as Channel Factory: What Problem Is It Trying to Solve?

The most useful way to approach Ark isn't as 'the next scaling silver bullet.' It's as an answer to a recurring Bitcoin problem: liquidity coordination is expensive.

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Mar 18, 2026

Is Lightning Still the Whole Scaling Story?

Lightning is still important. But recent sources suggest it's no longer sufficient — or the only answer worth taking seriously.

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Mar 19, 2026

Can Bitcoin Become a Rail for Agents and Autonomous Software?

If agents or autonomous services need to pay for data, APIs, and compute on an open network, open payment rails may matter more than traditional account-based systems.

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Boston BitDevs at Fidelity

Join us Friday, April 10 for Boston BitDevs at Fidelity — the day before MIT Bitcoin Expo kicks off.

MIT Bitcoin Expo 2026 Mascot — Pixelated hero breaking chains with a Bitcoin sword
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Pixelated Hero Breaking Chains

It features a "hero," raising a sword marked with the Bitcoin symbol (₿), while standing over broken chains. This design signifies that the common individual, equipped with Bitcoin technology, achieves financial emancipation from the constraints of the traditional system.

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