Key Takeaways
- My First Bitcoin received a $1 million grant from Jack Dorsey's #StartSmall.
- The funds will support open-source Bitcoin education and expand global access.
- The organization has taught tens of thousands and supports 65+ global projects.
My First Bitcoin, a non-profit dedicated to grassroots Bitcoin education, has received a $1 million grant from Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, #StartSmall.
The funding will support the expansion of open-source Bitcoin educational tools and infrastructure worldwide.
Growth & impact
Founded in 2021, My First Bitcoin has grown from a local project into a global movement.
The group has directly taught tens of thousands of students through its Bitcoin Diploma, Intro Course, and teacher training programs.
The new funding will allow them to scale these efforts and improve their Online School and Community Hub.
Arnold Hubach, Director of Communications, said:
This funding enables us to plan further into the future and continue being the first-stop provider of free educational tools.
Independent Bitcoin educators node network
In 2023, the organization launched the Independent Bitcoin Educators Node Network—now self-governed—connecting over 65 projects across more than 35 countries.
Each project is guided by six shared principles: independent, impartial, community-led, Bitcoin-only, high-quality, and empowerment-focused education.
Commitment to independence
Executive Director John Dennehy emphasized the importance of transparency and independence:
We will never take any government money and frequently turn down funding from corporations. The subtle influence of funding has ruined fiat education.
Future plans
With this grant, My First Bitcoin aims to deepen its commitment to independent, values-driven education while continuing to lead curriculum development, teacher training, and in-person classes around the world.
