This session centered on the urgent need to educate Black youth about Bitcoin and blockchain technology as a means of empowerment and long-term wealth building. Speakers emphasized early exposure through camps and educational programs, highlighting that Bitcoin offers financial freedom and resilience against unstable traditional currencies. They encouraged teaching kids coding, smart contract auditing, and Bitcoin financial literacy to prepare them for future opportunities in the rapidly growing blockchain industry. The discussion also stressed the importance of holding Bitcoin as a store of value, fostering a mindset of delayed gratification, and developing a multi-generational, 100-year plan for sustained economic empowerment.
