Huge takeaways from the Bitcoin Student Network Summit! The Bitcoin Students Network Summit was a masterclass in what it looks like when conviction, curiosity, and real work collide. Across sessions on culture, academia, founder journeys, policy, development, and careers, one theme kept surfacing: there has never been a better time to build with Bitcoiners who are already treating this as their craft. A few moments that stuck with me: On culture and personal responsibility In the Culture & Community: Making Bitcoin Welcoming session with Kyle Knight and Matt , the message was clear: Bitcoin isn’t a spectator sport. The network is made of people who refuse apathy, take responsibility for their own lives, and use Bitcoin as one of the tools in their hands. My notes from that panel basically distilled to: anything you can do in fiat, you can do in Bitcoin, so bring your actual passions with you. On careers and proof of work Speakers from Summer of Bitcoin, , , Unchained and others kept circling a pattern: “The people who stand out treat Bitcoin as a craft, finish the unglamorous last 10%, and make their work visible.” That’s the energy hiring managers should be looking for. On impact and research Researchers and academics highlighted how rigorous Bitcoin research is already moving us from debate to real-world adoption:. Curiosity, data, and persistence are actively shaping policy, products, and education. The big takeaway for me: The path into Bitcoin isn’t mysterious or gated. It’s open and permissionless. Treat Bitcoin as your craft, ship real work, and let your proof of work be public. For founders and teams, that means your future hires are already out there doing the work in the open. At Bitcoiner Talent, this is exactly the energy we pay attention to: students, early-career builders, and career shifters who treat Bitcoin as their craft and are already showing their proof of work. If you’re hiring Bitcoiners and want this kind of momentum on your team, we’re here to help you find them. If you’re a student, check out bitcoinstudentsnetwork.com to get closer to the work and start finding your people. Catch the replay: https://lnkd.in/gVwH2PYM

Anja & Bitvocation, thank you for the work you've been putting in all year on these Bitcoin Job Market reports. They are such gift to the whole ecosystem. Your reports give the space a real sense of abundance. The more we all know, the easier it is for everyone to find the right people and build cool things together. The Annual Bitcoin Employer Survey is now live! If you hired Bitcoiners in 2025, please take a few minutes to complete it and share it with your team. Strong data helps all of us hire better in 2026. https://bitvocation.com/bitcoin-employer-survey #Bitvocation #BitcoinJobMarket #BitcoinerTalent #BitcoinerJobs

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Market Monday 🌱 The November report from signals cultivation season in Bitcoin: - 59 Bitcoin-only roles - 14% fewer roles vs October, healthy cooldown as builders plan for 2026 Full Report: https://substack.com/home/post/p-180770099 ⚡Work With Bitcoiners: https://bitcoinertalent.com