# Scaling Bitcoin

- **Website:** <https://scalingbitcoin.org>
- **Primary alias:** `scalingbitcoin.org`

## Description

Scaling Bitcoin Workshops is an annual event that brings together the Bitcoin development community for in-depth discussions on software development within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Launched in 2015 with support from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chaincode Labs, Chain, and Blockstream, this event aims to foster an academic approach to Bitcoin scalability. Initially organized as a two-phase event in Montreal, Canada, and Hong Kong, SAR, China, Scaling Bitcoin has now become a popular annual conference due to high demand from attendees.

Funds collected from sponsorships are used to provide travel subsidies for developers and researchers, ensuring a diverse global representation. Run by volunteers from over 18 countries, the conference serves as a crucial physical space for software developers and researchers to tackle challenges and find solutions related to Bitcoin scalability. Join the vibrant community at Scaling Bitcoin Workshops and be part of shaping the future of Bitcoin technology.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🧪 Science and Education

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCmwaDulmQtX-H8FOSQTKqMg)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/ScalingBitcoin)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzXMN-gVi/w/240/h/240/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1720782337472)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tree Poppy | #f7931a | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #212121 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_
- Helvetica — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzXMN-gVi/w/1500/h/500/idBHRGczj6.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1720782337136)

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