The inaugural Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador, an initiative backed by Tether to promote Bitcoin and blockchain technology, concluded on 31 January 2025 with approximately 2,500 participants in attendance.
The event, hosted in Tether’s new home base, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and developers to discuss the future of Bitcoin adoption and digital finance.
Key Announcements and Discussions
A major forum highlight was the announcement of USDT’s integration with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network. Developed in collaboration with Lightning Labs and powered by Taproot Assets, this integration enhances transaction efficiency while leveraging Bitcoin’s security features. The news was shared during a fireside chat between Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, and Elizabeth Stark, CEO of Lightning Labs.
Ardoino commented on the forum’s impact, saying that the first Plan ₿ Forum in El Salvador had exceeded all expectations and demonstrated the growing role of Bitcoin in global finance. He noted that bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and developers in a country that had adopted Bitcoin at a national level highlighted its real-world potential.
The event also included unveiling a second Satoshi Nakamoto statue, following the first in Lugano, Switzerland. This tribute symbolizes the expanding influence of Bitcoin and the growing connection between El Salvador and Lugano as hubs for Bitcoin adoption.
Speakers and Industry Representation
The forum featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including:
Adam Back (CEO, Blockstream) Samson Mow (CEO, JAN3) Lana Negrete (Mayor of Santa Monica) Jimmy Song (Bitcoin Educator and Author) Chris Pavlovski (Founder and CEO, Rumble) Milena Mayorga (Ambassador of El Salvador to the United States) Ken Sim (Mayor of Vancouver) Mike Peterson (Director, Bitcoin Beach) Jameson Lopp (CTO, CASA) Roman Chimbera Martinez (Community Leader, Bitcoin Beach)Looking Ahead: Plan ₿ Forum Lugano 2025
Following the event’s success, Plan ₿ has announced that its next major gathering, the fourth annual Plan ₿ Forum, will be held in Lugano, Switzerland, on October 24-25, 2025. More details and early registration information are available on the initiative’s official channels.
The Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador reinforced the country’s role in the evolving Bitcoin landscape, highlighting its integration into financial infrastructure and its potential to shape the future of digital finance.
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