University of Austin (Uatx) collaborates with the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, Bitcoin Policy Institute, Unchained, and strives to host Satoshi Papers Symposium
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University of Austin (UATX) has collaborated with the Texas Bitcoin Foundation (TBF), Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Unchained and Strive Asset Management to host Satoshi Papers Symposium, an academic conference celebrating the launch of TBF’s first book, Satoshi Papers: Reflections On Political Economy After Bitcoin.
The satoshi papersPublished by BPI and edited by TBF’s CEO and BPI fellow Natalie Smolenski, draws inspiration from the 18th century American debate between the Federalists and the anti-Federalists about the government’s role in preserving the freedom of individuals and communities. The book contains an open exchange of ideas among scholars about the relationship between money and state in a post-bitcoin world.
“The satoshi papers Collects economists, historians, anthropologists and other social scientists to think together about how a decentralized digital protocol can think together about how a decentralized digital protocol can inspire the form of existing political and economic institutions, ”said Natalie Smolenski, founder and CEO of Texas Bitcoin Foundation.
Bitcoin Policy Institute, a DC-based policy think tank, launching his book release print with The satoshi papers.
“Launching a publishing print represents a natural next step for BPI as we continue to promote the intellectual foundations of the Bitcoin policy. And The satoshi papers Is the perfect inauguration publication-it represents exactly the kind of strict academic discourse needed to bridge Bitcoin Innovation and Policy Development, ”said Grant McCarty, co-founder of BPI.
Satoshi Papers Symposium held at Uatx -Campus on April 16, 2025, contains presentations of authors of The satoshi papers Who are also BPI fellows including Avik Roy, Josh Hendrickson, Craig Warmke and Natalie Smolenski. The Faculty of the University of Austin will discuss the arguments that the authors present in the book.
“At the University of Austin, we are committed to the fearless persecution of truth and a strict debate about the ideas that create our world,” said Chad Thevenot, SVP for progress and communication at the University of Austin. “Satoshi Papers Symposium is a perfect example of this commitment that brings together scholars and students to explore the economic and political consequences of Bitcoin. We are honored that Uatx will be a summoning platform for this critical conversation. ”
The symposium encourages unique student participation. Thanks to a generous donation from Strive Asset Management, receives a financial service company that is combined by Vivek Ramaswamy, all students in the Uatx opening class receive copies of The satoshi papers and invitations to participate in the discussion during the symposium.
Matt Cole, CEO of Strive, said, “Strive believes Bitcoin should be a core allocation in the portfolio of everyday Americans. In light of the inevitable volatility that characterizes the early life of a rapid monetizing new asset, deep education is important for investors to build and maintain conviction in this allocation. The satoshi papers is an important contribution to Bitcoin education and we are honored to work with hosting the symposium. ”
The symposium is generously supported by Unchained, an Austin native financial service company for Bitcoin.
Joe Kelly, co -founder and CEO of Unchained and Director of Texas Bitcoin Foundation, said: “Bitcoin redefines the relationship between money and state, and education is the key to this shift. The satoshi papers Challenges us to think critically about economic sovereignty – something we do real about the unclear by ensuring that individuals control their own bitcoin. We are proud to support this symposium and the broader effort to ensure financial freedom in future generations. ”
Unchained is hosting a public reception, book sale and signature of The satoshi papers On Bitcoin Commons on the evening of April 16.
About the University of Austin
The University of Austin (UATX) is a new private, nonprofit, nonsighting university in Austin, Texas, dedicated to the fearless persecution of the truth. Its innovative bachelor -reading plan combines the rich heritage of the past with the most compelling ideas and initiatives in the present. Each student will take on a four-year polaris project to build, create or discover something that serves humanity. The University of Austin’s inaugural herd class began their journey in the fall of 2024. Learn more at UAUSTIN.ORG.
About Texas Bitcoin Foundation
Texas Bitcoin Foundation (TBF) is a public charity dedicated to research and education about Bitcoin and political economy. Founded in 2021 by Natalie Smolenski, the foundation brings together scholars across disciplines from around the world to explore the social and political effects of distributed digital technologies. Learn more at txbitcoinfoundation.org.
About the Bitcoin Policy Institute
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit -think tank located in Washington, DC. It is dedicated to educating politicians and the public about Bitcoin and disruptive digital technologies that provide research -based insight to inform the sound policy in the United States. Learn more at btcpolicy.org.
About Unchained
Unchained is the most trusted name in Premium Bitcoin Financial Services, which secures over 100,000 BTC through a collaborative custody model that combines security in institutional quality with white glove service for high-network value individuals, families and businesses. Learn more at Unchained.com.
About the pursuit
Striving with founded in 2022 by Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive is a financial company with a mission to maximize the value of its clients through unpainted capitalism. The company has quickly grown to manage $ 1.7 billion in assets since the launch of its first fund in August 2022, competing directly with the world’s largest financial institutions by allowing Americans to invest with a single focus on maximizing shareholding value. Striving recently launched a wealth management unit to offer genuine financial freedom, including the tailor -made integration of Bitcoin into the portfolios of everyday Americans. Learn more at Strive.com.