100% open-source & 40+ languages
All educational resources are freely available for anyone to use, translate, improve, and share worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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 the future of money.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin decentralizes money. Open education decentralizes knowledge. Together, they return power to the individual, where it always belonged.
Bitcoin is freedom. And only through education can people truly understand why. That's the mission I'm here to accelerate.
The real threat to Bitcoin isn't gold. It's the mind still thinking in metal while the age has already turned to code.
Bitcoin doesn't answer every question. It forces you to ask the ones you've been avoiding for years.
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.
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.
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.
In the spirit of transparency, we publish the minutes of our Board of Directors meetings. The most recent meetings are listed first - expand any entry to read the notes.
Present (online): Board: Jonathan Yagoobian, John Dennehy, Wally Menjivar, Hector Alvarez, Kiki Hunter, Jamie Robinson, Daniel Prince, Directors:Quentin Ehrenmann, Patrick Korting, Trey Walsh, Arnold Hubach, Benoit Berenger
Absent: None
Present (in person):John Dennehy, Wally Menjivar
Present (online): Jonathan Yagoobian, Jamie Robinson, Quentin Ehrenmann, Kiki
Absent: none
Positive feedback on the announcement of a new strategic partnership.
The General Manager presented updates across operations, education, technology, fundraising, and communications:
- Organizational Development: Continued progress toward a fully open-source educational model. - Hiring & Compliance: Recruitment underway for key roles; compliance filings in progress in multiple jurisdictions. - Fundraising: Quarterly goals achieved; multiple grant applications submitted or pending. - Education & Programs: Expansion of the Bitcoin Diploma with updated workbooks, new translations, and pilot programs. - Tech & Infrastructure: Website redesign launched, internal documentation moving to GitHub, and new publishing initiatives live. - Events: Participation in global Bitcoin events and unconferences, with more planned throughout the year. - Community Network: Active global node network growing in reach and support infrastructure. - Finance & Admin: Increased financial transparency, new accounts opened, and safeguarding policies updated.
Present (in person):Kiki, John Dennehy, Wally Menjivar, Jamie Robinson
Present (online): Jonathan Yagoobian, Quentin Ehrenman (GM Report & Topic 1)
Absent: none
Presenter : Quentin Ehrenmann
Operational Updates:
Education & Community Growth:
Tech & Website Updates:
Events & Community Engagement:
- MPB is involved in several upcoming events, including: ○ Bitcoin Park Unconference & Charity Dinner in April. ○ Unconferences in Vancouver and Adopting Bitcoin San Salvador later this year. - The Global Node Network continues to grow, now with 62 nodes in 33 countries.
- Reviewed the 2025 OKR Tracker, ensuring alignment with MPB’s vision and mission. - Adjustments to OKRs: ○ Review of OKRs noted as light, with a focus on refining and clarifying metrics. ○ Considerations for improving specific OKR metrics to better reflect progress and impact.
- Board notes serve as an official record to maintain institutional memory and demonstrate transparency. - Notes to be shared with the BOD within 48 hours (business days), and published within 72 hours on the website. - Website visibility of BOD section needs improvement - Quarterly Email Newsletter: To be revisited in the next meeting.
Next Meeting: TBD
Board Notes Review & Publication
Website Updates
The team will discuss improving visibility and accuracy of the BOD section of the website.
Email Newsletter Exploration
Next meeting to revisit the idea of a quarterly email newsletter.
Present (in person): Kiki, John Dennehy, Wally Menjivar, Jamie Robinson
Present (online): Jonathan Yagoobian
Absent: None
Welcomed Wally & Kiki to the Board of Directors
Overview of agenda and shared documents
Presenter: Quentin Ehrenmann
Operations & Governance:
- New Board members: John Dennehy, Jamie Robinson, Jonathan Yagoobian, Wally, Kiki - Advisory Board created: Mike Peterson, Jeremy Almond, Jeff Booth - US registration ongoing; exploring Prospera as an alternative for El Salvador - Tech Department established with new hires: Lead Web Engineer, Lead Bitcoin Engineer, Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Content Manager, Community Builder - Organizational structure updates & implementation of 10-step Operating System Education & Curriculum: - Bitcoin Diploma: 2025 edition published; 11 translations available - Introduction to Bitcoin: Published Teacher’s Guide; released Blink & Wallet of Satoshi versions - Bitcoin for Business: 85% completed; 29 modules submitted for design - Online School Growth: 1,654 registered users; 5 dedicated node classrooms - Teacher Training: Four new teachers onboarded; structured training program in progress
Community & Expansion:
Tech & Security:
Finance & Compliance:
Board support requested for clearer structure, roles, and OKRs within the Education
Department
- Development and execution of educational products require streamlined processes - Curriculum Coordinator to expand responsibilities and report to Director of Education - Guidance document outlining roles and decision-making structure to be finalized and shared - Review of youth programming and partnerships for alignment with MPB’s mission
MPB maintains neutrality on political and financial matters
Next Meeting: March 5, 2025, 10:00 AM
Education & Curriculum
- Introduction to Bitcoin Development: Led by jr@miprimerbitcoin.io with GM, Tech Team & Curriculum Coordinator - Education OKRs & Structure: Board session planned for Introduction to Bitcoin strategy - Guidance Document: Finalize & share “Vision for the Education Department” document - Youth Programs & Partnerships: Review current offerings & partnerships for mission alignment - Curriculum Leadership & Decision-Making: Clarify Director of Education’s authority
Finance & Operations
Governance & Strategy
➖ Education Department & OKRs: == The Board is refining the structure, roles, and objectives for the Education Department. A guidance document is being finalized to outline decision-making authority, and the Curriculum Coordinator’s role will expand to report directly to the Director of Education. A review of youth programs and partnerships is also in progress.
➖ Bitcoin Diploma & Curriculum Development: == The 2025 Bitcoin Diploma has been published in 11 languages. The Introduction to Bitcoin now includes a Teacher’s Guide and versions for Blink and Wallet of Satoshi. The Bitcoin for Business program is 85% complete, with 29 modules submitted for design. Online school registrations have grown to 1,654 users across five dedicated node classrooms.
➖ Technology & Security Enhancements: == MPB has established a new Tech Department, hiring a Lead Web Engineer, Lead Bitcoin Engineer, Graphic Designer, Video Editor, and Community Builder. Weekly check-ins for new hires are in place. AlbyHub is being integrated for financial management, and Nostr tools (Keycast, Xtonostr) are being explored.
➖ Financial Transparency & Compliance: == A Version 1 financial dashboard has been completed. MPB has established a multisig wallet for fund security and is evaluating secure remote signing solutions to enhance financial oversight. The Board will review expense categorization to improve transparency.
➖ Organizational Tone & Strategy: == MPB remains neutral on political and financial matters while ensuring professional and factual communication. Individual members may express personal opinions, but the organization will maintain a nonpartisan stance.
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.

We empower individuals to reclaim financial sovereignty and build a free society through independent, grassroots Bitcoin education.
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.
These free, open-source programs help beginners understand Bitcoin - and anyone can use, adapt, and teach with the material.
A short, jargon-free primer on money and Bitcoin. The entry point into the whole education ecosystem.
The flagship 10-chapter program, taught by qualified educators online or in classrooms in 40+ countries.
An activity-based introduction to value, fairness, money, and Bitcoin - through games, stories, and group discussion.
A strategic, risk-management lens on Bitcoin for executives, finance teams, and decision-makers.
Bitcoin scales with people, not technology - having educators to spread the message is key.
We build technology that empowers educators and communities to teach Bitcoin sustainably - and provide it for free.
We support our communities to grow locally - this is why we help them organize events.
From a single classroom in El Salvador to 80+ independent Bitcoin education communities across 40+ countries - here's how the movement grew.
My First Bitcoin is founded in El Salvador to make Bitcoin education accessible to everyone.
The flagship 10-chapter Bitcoin Diploma is released open-source and translated into multiple languages.
Independent educators in 20+ countries start running the Diploma in their own communities.
The Educator Training Program launches to certify the next generation of independent Bitcoin educators.
80+ communities, 150+ qualified educators, and tens of thousands of students reached worldwide.
30,000+ students, 87 communities, 4 documentaries filmed and 4 events across 4 continents.
