Welcome to the Island Bitcoin – A Caribbean hub for Bitcoin education, innovation, and real-world adoption.

Island Bitcoin is a global, grassroots movement originating in Jamaica, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through open-source financial technology, community-driven events, and collaborative software development.

To connect the Caribbean and the world through Bitcoin, financial inclusion, and technology, fostering a resilient, sovereign, and innovative future.

Island Bitcoin is a network of entities united by a shared vision:

• Island Bitcoin Community (Jamaica):
  The heart of Island Bitcoin. Organizes monthly IRL meetups in Kingston, workshops, and public events focused on Bitcoin education and adoption.

• Island Bitcoin Jamaica Limited (dba Flash):
  Registered in Jamaica. The operational arm responsible for grassroots outreach, merchant onboarding, payments, and Bitcoin advocacy in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

• Island Bitcoin LLC (Florida, USA):
  A software development company, building robust applications, APIs, and digital products for Island Bitcoin and its partners.

• Island Bitcoin C.A. de S.V. (El Salvador):
  Licensed Bitcoin Services Provider, facilitating cross-border Bitcoin services and solutions within regulatory frameworks.

• Taddesse Inc. (Delaware, USA):
  Investment holding company providing strategic guidance, capital, and compliance support for the Island Bitcoin ecosystem.

• Community Events:
  Regular meetups, workshops, and special events like Trezor Acadamy Workshops and Bitcoin Pizza Day in Jamaica.

• Merchant Solutions:
  Tools, education, and onboarding for businesses to accept and use Bitcoin.

• Open Source Software:
  Building, maintaining, and contributing to open-source Bitcoin and Lightning Network tools.

• Education:
  Culturally relevant, multi-lingual content for the Caribbean, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.

• Advocacy:
  Engaging with regulators, financial institutions, and international partners to advance Bitcoin adoption responsibly.

• 🌐 Visit our website
• 💬 Join our WhatsApp / Signal community chats (links coming soon)
• 👫 Check out our Social Media Platforms on NOSTR / Twitter / Instagram / Youtube / Facebook
• 🛠️ Contribute to our open-source projects (see /docs for contribution guidelines)
• 📅 Attend our next event in Kingston!

• /docs – Project documentation, proposals, meeting notes
• islandbitcoin-community/events – Event materials, photos, and summaries
• islandbitcoin-community/rfp – Open Proposals for development bounties, marketing and branding, graphics, digital campaigns and other initiatives

• General Inquiries: info@islandbitcoin.com
• Partnerships & Media: partners@islandbitcoin.com

This repository is open source under the MIT License.

One Love. One Caribbean.

Island Bitcoin – Powered by Community, Built on Bitcoin.