Opening Ceremony

Entrepreneurship in AI & Bitcoin — Pay-as-you-go Intelligence

Founding an AI business in a Bitcoin world combines two huge trends, but buzzwords alone don't create value. In this presentation, we'll take a quick look at: • AI for margin vs. AI for revenue • Does Bitcoin fix this? • Payment innovation as a business model: know the pitfalls! • Agentic Payments: what happens when machines engage at-will in commerce

Capital Formation on a Bitcoin Standard

The current state of capital formation is deeply distorted by fiat incentive structures, leading to misaligned capital and suboptimal outcomes. Bitcoin reorients these incentives—offering a sound monetary foundation for long-term thinking, transparency, and aligned interests. Timestamp Financial is building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. From founder empowerment to community ownership, this talk explores what capital formation looks like in a world built on the Bitcoin standard.

MCP

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as the standard for AI tooling, enabling LLMs to interact seamlessly with different services including Bitcoin and Lightning Network applications. André will demonstrate how MCP creates powerful possibilities for AI agents to access Bitcoin services directly through chat interfaces. In this session, you'll discover how André built an MCP server for ZBD that enables Lightning payments through simple chat commands, and even allows purchasing gift cards via BitRefill. This practical demonstration shows the immediate potential for Bitcoin-AI integration.

Seamless AI Wallet Access with Nostr Wallet Connect

A brief introduction to NWC and how it is a perfect fit to provide seamless and controlled AI access to a bitcoin lightning wallet, along with some examples and projects that combine AI and Bitcoin.

The Role of Bitcoin in the Era of Generative AI

We are quickly approaching the era of abundance, at least digital abundance, due to Generative AI. However, we know from Bitcoin that scarcity can be desirable in some cases. In this talk, we'll see how AI abundance might be a problem and how Bitcoin can play a role fixing it.

The Crucial role of Bitcoin in Preserving Data Integrity for Public Records

In an era where AI-generated content threatens information authenticity, Bitcoin enables organizations to definitively prove when digital records were created and enable anyone to verify they haven't been altered. Simple Proof was involved in the first nation-state level deployment for public record timestamping using Bitcoin. Rafa shares his experience and his vision for how Bitcoin can become more broadly used by public institutions to anchor their most important records.

Slop, Trust, & Vibes

AI slop is flooding the internet -- making it harder than ever to stand out. In this talk, we'll cover how brands can cut through the noise, build trust, and use AI to do more with less.

Promptsmithing

In this practical workshop, Zach will teach you the art and science of "promptsmithing" - crafting effective prompts to maximize productivity with AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking to optimize your existing workflows, this session provides actionable techniques you can implement immediately. You'll learn: • How to structure prompts for better AI responses • Advanced techniques for complex tasks and workflows • Integration strategies for Bitcoin and AI applications • Real-world examples from ZBD's AI operations

Working with Lightning + AI

Dive deep into the technical foundation powering the next generation of AI applications. This hands-on session explores the essential tech stack that enables AI systems to transact, authenticate, and operate autonomously using Bitcoin's Lightning Network. We'll explore Lightning Terminal for seamless Lightning integration, L402 protocol for payments-as-credentials, and Taproot Assets for enhanced Lightning capabilities. Learn how these technologies work together to create the payment rails that AI agents need to operate independently—from micropayments for API access to autonomous commerce between intelligent systems. Perfect for developers, technical architects, and builders who want to understand the practical implementation of Lightning-powered AI applications. You'll walk away with actionable knowledge about the protocols and tools that are making machine-to-machine payments a reality. Whether you're building AI agents that need to pay for resources, creating APIs that monetize through Lightning, or exploring the technical possibilities at this intersection, this session provides the blueprint for Lightning-native AI infrastructure.

The Rise of 402

Exploring the rebirth of HTTP 402 as a machine-friendly payment protocol. Starting from Lightning Labs' 2020 vision of L402 to today's version (multi-step, payment-agnostic) to variants like Coinbase's x402 or Cashu's Nut-23

The Convergence: Where Bitcoin Meets AI - Industry Leaders Discuss the Present and Future

Join industry pioneers for an engaging panel discussion exploring the dynamic intersection of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. Our expert panelists will share their unique perspectives on how these revolutionary technologies are converging to create new possibilities for business, innovation, and society. From current operational impacts transforming how companies work today, to bold predictions about the future of money and intelligent systems, this conversation will cover the spectrum of Bitcoin-AI integration. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the future of technology, you'll gain valuable insights into one of the most exciting technological convergences of our time. Expect candid discussion about real-world implementations, emerging opportunities, and visionary predictions that will shape the next decade of innovation.

Reinforcement Learning in Lightning Payment Reliability

To improve upon payment reliability in the Lightning Network, Amboss applied machine learning to predict lightning channel states based on public and crowd sourced information. Applications include delivering optimized payment pathfinding while reducing the need for capital-intensive and risky payment probing.

The Cathedral and the Network

Bitcoin, AI, and the Triumph of Emergent Systems over Central Planning

Open Agents Win

Christopher demystifies the sprawling agents ecosystem and explains the importance of open-protocol agents at the intersection of bitcoin and AI.

Confidential Computing Enters the Chat: Protecting Privacy in the Age of AI

As AI becomes increasingly pervasive and pledges to remember everything, concerns about data privacy and security are growing. This talk will explore confidential computing with secure enclaves and its potential to revolutionize data protection, enabling users to have self-custody of their data and ensuring sensitive information remains private and secure.

Closing Ceremony

Connect & Build: Bitcoin for AI Networking Hour

Step into our immersive Gather Town environment for an hour of genuine connection and collaboration. This isn't your typical virtual networking—move freely around our virtual venue, approach conversations naturally, and discover the serendipitous encounters that spark innovation. Whether you're a Bitcoin developer curious about AI applications, an AI engineer exploring payment integration, or an entrepreneur seeking co-founders and collaborators, this is your opportunity to connect with like-minded builders at the intersection of these revolutionary technologies. Join breakout conversations, exchange ideas in our themed networking lounges, visit sponsor booths, and form the connections that could lead to your next breakthrough. The future of Bitcoin and AI will be built through collaboration—and those collaborations start here. Grab your favorite beverage, customize your avatar, and get ready to network like never before. The most valuable insights often happen between the sessions.