"The first Bitcoin ATM in the world was a massive event. Oh man, the vibes were incredible. It literally felt like a really good rave. But it was smarter. Way smarter. That's how it all came about, actually, referring to the founding of DCTRL. The timing for the Bitcoin ATM event was perfect, it was October 2013 and bitcoin had..."
DCTRL, a Bitcoin hub and hacker space in Vancouver, is closing its iconic downtown basement location and relocating to a new venue. The space has been central to the Bitcoin and crypto community for 12 years, hosting influential figures and fostering hardware hacker culture. Vancouver's Bitcoin community is historically significant for establishing the world's first Bitcoin ATM in October 2013 at Waves cafe on Howe Street, organized by the Bitcoiniacs group. DCTRL emerged from this foundational moment, becoming one of the longest-running Bitcoin hackspaces in the industry. The relocation stems from zoning law changes, but the community remains committed to continuing its mission as a hub for innovation and community building in the Canadian crypto scene.
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