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bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026
📢 Call for Papers: closed on September 22, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- November 5–6, 2026
- Where
- Community House -- Masil, Seoul, South Korea
- Venue address
- Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga, Seoul
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Open Source · also Software Development, Community
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on September 22, 2026
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on November 6, 2026
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About
bitcoin++ privacy edition is a technical Bitcoin developer conference from the bitcoin++ series, which stages focused, builder-oriented events around specific themes. This edition centres entirely on privacy, which the organisers frame as the difficult side of transacting with bitcoin. It is aimed at protocol contributors, researchers, wallet developers and open-source builders rather than investors or general enthusiasts. The event runs on 5–6 November 2026 at Community House Masil in Seoul, South Korea, and marks the first bitcoin++ gathering in Korea. Organisers list 29 speakers across two stages, with sessions touching on silent payments, Payjoin, coinjoin implementations, Fedimint and Lightning privacy. That depth makes this Bitcoin privacy conference 2026 in Seoul a notably specialised entry in the Asian developer calendar. The programme combines talks, panels, workshops and a keynote with a hackathon in which teams compete to build the most private bitcoin solution. Coffee and lunch are included, encouraging conversations between sessions and across teams. For developers working on financial privacy tooling, the event offers rare concentrated time with peers tackling the same problems, and it helps strengthen the open-source community that maintains privacy infrastructure for Bitcoin users.
FAQ — bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026
When and where does bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 take place?+
bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 takes place November 5–6, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea at Community House -- Masil.
Is bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 in-person or online?+
bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 is an in-person event.
Is the Call for Papers for bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on September 22, 2026.
How do I register for bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, btcpp.dev. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 6, 2026.
What topics does bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 cover?+
bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 covers Open Source, Software Development, Community. bitcoin++ privacy edition is a technical Bitcoin developer conference from the bitcoin++ series, which stages focused, builder-oriented events around specific themes.
How many days is bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026?+
bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026 runs for 2 days, November 5–6, 2026.
Is there a next edition after bitcoin++ privacy edition 2026?+
No later edition has been announced on the organizer's site yet. This page is kept as the archive of the 2026 edition.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Seoul
Contains sponsored linksEarly November is one of Seoul's best windows: dry, clear and around 8-14C, with the last of the autumn colour on the palace grounds and Bukhansan's slopes. A privacy-focused developer event lands in a city with exceptional infrastructure for it, from 24-hour cafes to some of the fastest consumer internet anywhere. Gangnam and Hongdae offer very different evening characters, and the subway makes both trivially reachable.
Getting there & around
Incheon International (ICN) sits 50km west of the city, with the AREX express train reaching Seoul Station in about 43 minutes and the all-stop service taking closer to an hour. Gimpo (GMP) handles domestic and some regional flights and is much closer. Seoul's subway is extensive, signposted in English and cheap; buy a T-money card at any convenience store and use it on subway, bus and taxi.
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Staying connected
South Korea has among the fastest mobile networks in the world, and much of daily life assumes you are online. Loading a data eSIM before landing avoids the airport counter queues and keeps mapping and translation apps working from arrival. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Gyeongbokgung Palace. The principal Joseon dynasty palace in the city centre, with a changing-of-the-guard ceremony several times daily and Bukhansan's ridgeline behind. Visitors in hanbok enter free. Early November foliage in the grounds is the best of the year. Two hours, ideally mid-morning on a weekday. Tickets on Klook →
Bukchon Hanok Village. A hillside grid of restored traditional wooden houses between two palaces, still largely residential, with steep lanes opening onto rooftop views. Signage asks visitors to keep noise down and residential hours are enforced. Visit before mid-morning. An hour on foot, with tea houses for a longer stop.
Hongdae district. The university quarter west of the centre, dense with indie music venues, late-opening cafes, street performance and cheap food. It runs later than almost anywhere else in the city, which suits post-conference schedules. Reachable on subway lines 2, 6 and the AREX. Two to three hours in the evening.
Bukhansan National Park. Granite peaks rising directly at the northern edge of the metropolitan area, reachable by subway and a short bus ride. Baegundae is the popular summit route, roughly four hours return with some scrambling. November conditions are cold but clear and stable. Proper footwear is essential.
Good to know
What is the fastest way from Incheon Airport to central Seoul?
The AREX Express Train runs non-stop to Seoul Station in about 43 minutes. The all-stop AREX line is cheaper and takes around 60 minutes, using the same T-money card as the subway.
How cold is Seoul in early November?
Cool and dry, typically 5-15C with clear skies and sharply colder nights. It is comfortable for walking with a warm jacket, and rainfall is low compared with summer.
Are cards accepted everywhere?
Card payment is near universal, including on transport via T-money. Some small market stalls and older restaurants remain cash-only, so carrying a modest amount of won is sensible.
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