Midwest Bitcoin Summit | Bitcoin Adoption | Andrew Tilmann

Midwest Bitcoin Summit | Bitcoin Adoption | Andrew Tilmann

From The Bitcoin Broadcast by Vincent Hunt

June 30, 2026 · 57 min · Season 2 · Episode 24

About this episode

Andrew Tilmann discusses the Midwest Bitcoin Summit and strategies for Bitcoin adoption.

Andrew Tilmann shares the story behind the Midwest Bitcoin Summit, its unique focus on revitalizing the Midwest, and strategies to accelerate Bitcoin adoption through education, industry integration, and community initiatives.In this episode of The Bitcoin Broadcast, Vince sits down with Andrew Tillman, co-founder of the Midwest Bitcoin Summit, to unpack the origin story behind one of the most ambitious Bitcoin events in the Midwest. Andrew shares how he first discovered Bitcoin through Silk Road, how repeated “orange pilling” from a friend changed his perspective, and why he became deeply convinced that Bitcoin is the answer to many of the economic problems he saw growing up.The conversation goes deep into the vision for the Midwest Bitcoin Summit — a Bitcoin-only conference designed to be affordable, educational, and accessible to everyday people, not just insiders. Andrew explains how the event differs from other conferences through lower ticket prices, a strong focus on Bitcoin education and advocacy, and a mission to revitalize the Midwest by bringing Bitcoin culture to a region that has long been overlooked.Vince and Andrew also explore the broader mission behind Bitcoin…

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Host: Vincent Hunt

Guest: Andrew Tilmann

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Organizations: Midwest Bitcoin Summit, Bitcoin Scholarship Foundation

Products: Bitcoin

Places: Midwest

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