A Network of Student Bitcoiners
Our mission is to foster a global network of Bitcoin students and clubs, connecting students with opportunities and resources within the Bitcoin ecosystem, and promoting education, collaboration, and participation.
The Bitcoin Students Network is a “one-stop shop” for students interested in learning about Bitcoin and contributing to the space. We aim to connect students to resources (logistical, educational & financial), opportunities (educational, job & skills-based), and importantly, to each other.
The network acts internationally to
Coordinate & support the creation of student clubs dedicated to Bitcoin
Provide strategic support to scale existing clubs
Foster communication and exchange of resources between different clubs and Bitcoin educational initiatives
Act as a bridge between students/universities and Bitcoiners/companies in the Bitcoin industry
Provide financial support to BSN-associated clubs
Our Vision
We aim to strengthen Layer 0, the social/human layer of Bitcoin. This Network of students and clubs will act as a point of contact between students and the Bitcoin industry (developers, companies, evangelists/educators, investors, etc.), and it will enhance the foundation of new student groups and clubs worldwide. It will be beneficial not only for students who will more easily find contacts in the space for connection and advisory, but also for companies and projects in the space as they'll have a pool of talented, educated students to recruit from and be able to offer opportunities to.
We believe that sharing resources and knowledge can enhance the activities of individual clubs and make them more efficient while maintaining their independence. These resources will benefit their members, universities, and Bitcoin companies, as well as the development and adoption of this technology in general. We want to fill the gap that plagues academic pathways concerning learning the skills needed to work in Bitcoin and facilitate meetings between students and companies.
Core Values
We are a peer-to-peer network that is decentralized but not disorganized. We have a founding team, an (industry) Board of Advisors, and a (student) Board of Advisors.
We believe in:
Freedom Through Knowledge
Individuals' freedom is the most important thing and we believe that to obtain freedom, knowledge is essential. Based on this consideration, we focus on Bitcoin education to teach students why it's time to build a more inclusive, truthful, and honest world.
Open Source
The activities of BSN and all BSN-affiliated nodes take place in an open-source and non-profit logic.
Proof of Work
Exert energy to do your own work; protect your integrity. Don't stake your worth/ability on another's words or actions.
First Principles Thinking: Don't Trust, Verify
Bitcoin restores your agency. Don't rent out your decision-making and thought-forming abilities; form your own opinions and do your own research.
Low Time Preference
Commit to thinking long-term, to resisting short-term gratification, and to your curiosity.
Cypherpunk Vision
Awareness about the totalitarian drift of the fiat system unites nodes, fighting against mass surveillance and the abuse of power by governments in defense of individual freedoms and human rights. “We know that…a widely dispersed system can't be shut down” (h/t A Cypherpunk's Manifesto).
Our steps to run the Network (h/t Satoshi)
1
New resources & opportunities are broadcast to all nodes
2
Each node collects new resources & opportunities into their club/community
3
Each node works on doing its proof-of-work for its club/community
4
When a node does its proof-of-work, it broadcasts its efforts to all nodes.
5
Nodes accept the work only if all resources & opportunities in it are valid and valuable to them.
6
The founders & board express their acceptance of the nodes' work by providing funding to them and continuing to work on creating the next club/ community in the Network and growing the Network's resources for all.
Ways to Get Involved
Industry
Organize/speak on a panel, host a Twitter space, provide financial sponsorship (goes through GenB), donate books, equipment, resources, etc., offer mentorship and expertise, share internship and job opportunities, lead workshops and training, offer networking opportunities, brainstorm collaborative projects…anything you can think of
Students
Join the Network! Fill out the form below to become a node, receive support in starting or growing your University's Bitcoin Club, and access educational/ job opportunities. Or, to simply connect with other Bitcoiners
Donate
Your contribution, no matter the size, is most appreciated. Generation Bitcoin is a 501(c)(3), and funds will be used to support our nodes and operational expenses. We will be sharing reports of how the sats are used
Our Resources
Rest-easy! The Bitcoin Students Network aims to knock down barriers to creating student Bitcoiner communities, and we've done the heavy lifting. Coming soon will be resources under the following categories:
Logistical
- Club "start-up" guides & best practices
- Partnerships w/ Industry & Individuals
Educational
- Meeting plans & slides
- Recommended learning
Financial
- Funds to support Club activities
- Assistance with attending Bitcoin-related events
Meet Our Founders
Arsh Molu
Co-founder at the Bitcoin Students Network
Promoting Financial Freedom at HRF | Co-founder of Generation Bitcoin
Ella Hough
Co-founder at the Bitcoin Students Network
Bitcoin @ Cornell - Robert S. Harrison College Scholar Program | Founder at Cornell Bitcoin Club | Co-Founder at BSN | Project Lead at Generation Bitcoin
Advisory Board
General Advisors
Jeff Booth
Entrepreneur, Technology Leader, General Partner at egodeath.capital, and Best Selling Author
Michael Rihani
Bitcoin Product Lead, Cash App at Block
Finance & Operations
Abubakar Nur Khalil
Bitcoin core contributor | CEO & CTO at Recursive Capital | Board Member of ₿trust
Lucas Ferreira
Evangelist at Lightning Labs | Cofounder and Executive Director at Vinteum | Organizer of Satsconf
University Outreach
Andrew Bailey
Associate Professor at Yale-NUS College
Burak Tamaç
Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University
Bitcoin Community Relationship
Caralie Chrisco
Program Director at Wolf
Lisa Neigut
Founder Base58
Career Development & Opportunities
Eric Podwojski
Co-Founder of Bitcoin Talent Co.
Martell Fox
Founder of Layer 4 Talent | Advisor at Librería de Satoshi | Advisor at Apollo
Club Development & Support
Chris Smith
Head of Relations at BTC Inc.
D++
Founder of Entropy