Maribor, Slovenia, August 21, 2024, Chainwire

Leading hashrate marketplace NiceHash is proud to announce the first ever Bitcoin conference to be held in Maribor, NiceHashX, offering an interesting and little-known entry point into the European crypto market. The event, dubbed ‘Bitcoin Conference on the Sunny Side of the Alps’, will take place in Maribor over two days on November 8th and 9th, commemorating a decade of the hashrate marketplace founded in 2014 by two Slovenian students.

One of the main goals of the conference is to encourage people to see Maribor and Slovenia in general as a Bitcoin hub. Over 1,000 businesses in the Central European country already accept BTC as a means of payment, and the event will highlight several local Maribor businesses that are actively using the technology. One of the event’s multiple stages will be dedicated to showcasing these local ventures.

“We are excited to welcome the world to discover how Slovenia is leading the way in European Bitcoin adoption,” said Vladimir Hozjan, CEO of NiceHash. “With 10 years of experience in this industry, we have seen phenomenal growth in interest in Bitcoin usage here in Maribor and across the country. Join us as we celebrate and witness Bitcoin in its purest form, used by everyday people, alongside some of the brightest speakers in the industry.”

The conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, including notable figures such as Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard; ex-Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall (Nakamoto); BTC Prague conference CEO Martin Kuchař; Bitcoin FilmFest co-founder Pierre Corbin; CASA CTO Jameson Lopp; and many others. Topics up for discussion include European Bitcoin adoption and regulation, the mining and energy landscape, and the future of exchanges in an era of increased regulation.

Visitors can look forward to an exciting expo area, a trio of main stages and many side events, including an official afterparty with a VIP dinner and music show. In addition, NiceHash has launched a BTC payment solution with local merchants that will be demonstrated at the conference and in the surrounding city.

Nestled in the foothills of the Pohorje Mountains, a popular ski destination, and with wine-growing hills nearby, Maribor is a beautiful destination for visitors, known for its stunning architecture, cozy cafes and laid-back atmosphere. It was named European Capital of Culture in 2012.

Often overlooked on the European scene, Slovenia has the second largest number of blockchain startups after Switzerland and a very high Bitcoin adoption rate per capita. The country has many Bitcoin-themed venues in Slovenian cities, such as BTC City in Ljubljana and the Satoshi Monument. The many businesses that already accept Bitcoin include restaurants, hotels, cafes, grocery stores and more, while the number of Slovenian crypto users is expected to reach 385,700 by 2028, almost 20% of the population.

About NiceHash:

NiceHash is a leading player in the cryptocurrency mining industry. Founded in 2014 in Slovenia, the company is the world’s largest hashrate marketplace and has facilitated Bitcoin adoption for millions of people worldwide. NiceHash offers a comprehensive ecosystem of mining and Bitcoin payment services and launched the world’s first fully automated Lightning payouts for miners in 2024.

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