Empowerment Starts with Independent & Impartial Education

We believe in a better world where individuals are free and sovereign

And we use Bitcoin education as a tool to achieve that objective.

My First Bitcoin community — individuals empowered through Bitcoin education

Vision

A free society starts with individuals who have agency. We envision a world where people think independently, control their own money, and build stronger communities through open, decentralized Bitcoin education.

Mission

Education that Empowers. We empower independent Bitcoin educators worldwide through open-source resources, shared infrastructure, and a decentralized education network that expands access to free and impartial Bitcoin education.

Independent, open, and growing

100% open-source + 40+ languages

All educational resources are freely available for anyone to use, translate, improve, and share worldwide.

Independent & non-profit by design

Free from government influence and focused entirely on expanding access to impartial, community-led Bitcoin education.

150+ educators in 80+ independent communities

A growing decentralized network of independent Bitcoin educators teaching and empowering their local communities.

+30K students

More than 30,000 students around the world have started learning about Bitcoin through our programs.

Meet Our Team

Bitcoin is the best tool we have to regain the sovereignty and agency we lost long ago. And independent, grassroots education is the best way to put it in as many hands as possible.

Quentin Ehrenman
Executive Director
Bitcoin education isn't just about money. It's about giving people the tools to think independently and act on their own terms. That's the mission.

Benoît Berenger
Director of Education & Technology
Bitcoin can transform the world, but it requires human capital. At My First Bitcoin, we turn that vision into reality by delivering the education and grassroots community support needed to empower individuals everywhere.

Arnold Hubach
Director of Community Growth
My First Bitcoin sits at the intersection of grassroots education, community building and Satoshi's invention. Together, we can leverage this powerful combination and define future of the money.

Luis Lei
Community Growth
Bitcoin is far more than money or technology. To me, it is a new language for human collaboration, and we are only beginning to understand its second- and third-order effects on society. That's why helping empower the educators who are bringing this knowledge to the world feels like one of the most fulfilling and important missions on the planet today.

Patrick Körting
Director of Comms & Events
I've always been drawn to ideas that challenge people to think differently about the world around them. My First Bitcoin combines two things I care deeply about—education and individual empowerment—and gives people the opportunity to learn about a technology that can expand their economic freedom and future opportunities.

Trey Walsh
Director of Finance & Administration
My work is about helping educators teach Bitcoin with clarity, responsibility, and purpose. I have seen education change how people see themselves. Bitcoin is the subject, but empowerment is what drives me.

Reyna Chicas
Bitcoin Training Coordinator
Bitcoin decentralizes money. Open education decentralizes knowledge. Together, they return power to the individual, where it always belonged.

Pablo Saxtron
Bitcoin Educational Designer
Bitcoin is freedom. And only through education can people truly understand why. That's the mission I'm here to accelerate.

Gabriel Palma
Digital Content Lead
The real threat to Bitcoin isn't gold. It's the mind still thinking in metal while the age has already turned to code.

Gerardo Moran
Bitcoin Trainer
Bitcoin doesn't answer every question. It forces you to ask the ones you've been avoiding for years.

Daniel Viana
Bitcoin Trainer
I work at My First Bitcoin because it's the place where I've truly felt that I'm helping to improve our society. I want to give back a little of what was once done for me and show others that, regardless of age or social status, they can always improve their lives. Bitcoin is much more than a currency — it is freedom, responsibility, and a constant invitation to educate yourself and grow.

Marjorie Palma
Teacher
I believe knowledge is power, and Bitcoin education done right gives people the kind of power that cannot be taken away from them. Being part of a movement that makes that knowledge open-source and accessible to everyone, is why I show up every day to tell stories that drive that mission.

Vera Onuko
Content & Media Lead
Bitcoin education doesn't scale from the top down — it scales when communities come together, learn from each other, and take ownership of their own future. I coordinate those moments globally so that independent educators and community leaders can build the movement they believe in.

Emilio Rivas
Events & Partnerships Lead
I stopped waiting to live in alignment with what I believe. I left the fiat world behind not to consume differently, but to contribute to something that matters, and every day I see that change becoming real.

Roberto Magaña
Finance & Administration Coordinator

Meet Our Board

John Dennehy
President · Founder
Jonathan Yagoobian
Vice President
Jamie Robinson
Treasurer
Kiki Hunter
Secretary
Wally Menjivar
Board member
Hector Alvero
Board member
Daniel Prince
Board member
John Dennehy
President · Founder
Jonathan Yagoobian
Vice President
Jamie Robinson
Treasurer
Kiki Hunter
Secretary
Wally Menjivar
Board member
Hector Alvero
Board member
Daniel Prince
Board member
Open Source Education

Board of Advisors

Mike Peterson
Founder, Executive Director
Jeff Booth
Technology Entrepreneur and Best-selling Author
Jeremy Almond
Visionary Leader behind Paystand

How We Grow a Global, Self-Sustaining Movement

The Education Flywheel

We believe education should give people the confidence to think independently and take control of their own path.

When paired with Bitcoin, that knowledge becomes actionable — turning understanding into real-world sovereignty.

By providing open-source education materials & tools, free educator training, and digital infrastructure for local communities — we ensure no single authority can control access to knowledge or shape the narrative, and it can spread organically across the world.

The Education Flywheel — Learn, Teach, Build Community, Repeat

What Is My First Bitcoin?

We empower individuals to reclaim financial sovereignty and build a free society through independent, grassroots Bitcoin education.

What Is My First Bitcoin?
  • Open-Source Resources: All programs—from our 90-minute Intro Course to our flagship 10-week Bitcoin Diploma—are open-source and adaptable to any local community.
  • Empowering Educators: We provide "train the trainer" resources, including teacher and activity guides, to help independent educators provide high-quality education worldwide.
  • Get Involved: You can join the movement by learning from our materials, starting your own community classes, or donating to support our global network.
Global Impact

We Are The World's Leading Movement with our Education Network

150+ independent educators in 80+ communities across 40+ countries have helped 30,000+ students start their Bitcoin journey — through a 100% open-source curriculum, free in 40+ languages, with no government or corporate strings attached.

Programs Designed For Beginners

These free, open-source programs help beginners understand Bitcoin — and anyone can use, adapt, and teach with the material.

Introduction to Bitcoin — program cover
For absolute beginners

Introduction to Bitcoin

A short, jargon-free primer on money and Bitcoin. The entry point into the whole education ecosystem.

Duration
1 hour
Formats
Self-Paced (Book, PDF, Video, Audio)Online
Open the program
Most popular
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For adult learners going deep

Bitcoin Diploma

The flagship 10-week program, taught by certified educators online or in classrooms in 40+ countries.

Duration
10 weeks
Formats
Self-Paced (Book, PDF, Video, Audio)OnlineIn-person
Open the program
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For ages 8–12

Bitcoin for Juniors

An activity-based introduction to value, fairness, money, and Bitcoin — through games, stories, and group discussion.

Duration
6–10 sessions
Formats
In-personFacilitator-led
Open the program
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For leaders & professionals

Bitcoin for Organizations

A strategic, risk-management lens on Bitcoin for executives, finance teams, and decision-makers.

Formats
Self-Paced (PDF)
Open the program
A My First Bitcoin educator leading a class in their community

Educator Training Program

Bitcoin scales with people, not technology — having educators to spread the message is key.

  1. 01
    Live, interactive training program designed to help individuals become confident Bitcoin educators.
  2. 02
    Learn how to teach Bitcoin clearly, responsibly, and independently using open-source educational resources.
  3. 03
    Focused on pedagogy, communication, community leadership, and impartial Bitcoin education.
  4. 04
    Built to empower educators to launch and grow local Bitcoin education initiatives worldwide.

Tech Infrastructure

We build technology that empowers educators and communities to teach Bitcoin sustainably — and provide it for free.

Learning Management System

Create, manage, and deliver Bitcoin courses through a dedicated online learning platform. Educators can organize lessons, track student progress, and scale their impact with ease.

Mobile App

Coming Soon

Our Android and iOS app makes learning and teaching Bitcoin accessible anytime, anywhere. Students and educators can stay connected, access course materials, and continue their educational journey on the go.

Community Hub

Connect with students and educators from around the world in a shared learning environment. Exchange ideas, discover best practices, collaborate on projects, and grow together as a global Bitcoin education network.

Global Events

We support our communities to grow locally — this is why we help them organize events.

How Our Journey Unfolded

From a single classroom in El Zonte to 80+ independent Bitcoin education communities across 40+ countries — here's how the movement grew.

How Our Journey Unfolded

Milestones Along The Way

2021 — Origin

My First Bitcoin is founded in El Zonte, El Salvador to make Bitcoin education accessible to everyone.

1

2022 — Bitcoin Diploma

The flagship 10-week Bitcoin Diploma is released open-source and translated into multiple languages.

2

2023 — Global Network

Independent educators in 20+ countries start running the Diploma in their own communities.

3

2024 — Educator Training

The Educator Training Program launches to certify the next generation of independent Bitcoin educators.

4

2025 — Phase 1 Impact Report

80+ communities, 150+ certified educators, and tens of thousands of students reached worldwide.

5

2026 — Today

30,000+ students, 87 communities, 4 documentaries filmed and 4 events across 4 continents.

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The Current State of Our Journey

Scaling Bitcoin Education Worldwide

30,000+Students Reached
87Communities
4Documentaries filmed in 2026
4Events on 4 continents in 2026
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Strategic Partnerships

Organizations that trust in what we do:

Human Rights Foundation
Paystand
Reynolds American Foundation
Block
Start Small Foundation

Media