Fedi today announced it is joining forces with the Bitcoin Prague Conference (BTC Prague) to launch the first ever Pop-Up Federation.
Purpose-built for conference participants and set to run only for its duration, the Prague Pop-Up Federation will roll out new features for invitees, like the ability to broadcast messages on chat, use sats, and access Sites sessions with information about the event.
It will also mark the first full-scale test of Fedi Alpha, the builder-focused early release of the OS built on Fedimint technology, Fedi said in a blog post.
Hey! Fedi is ready!😎@fedibtc app is here for all #BTCPrague visitors. Download the app using the QR code available throughout the venue or below & go to https://t.co/X36gHHJdQj to join the pop-up event federation.
Chat with others, check the announcements & use the wallet for… pic.twitter.com/QQoGRvRywV
— BTC Prague (@BTCPrague) June 8, 2023
“We’re not just building Fedi for you, we’re building it with you. Fedi Alpha is for devs, pioneers, and enthusiasts because we need all of you to help us shape it into the world’s first federated operating system,” said Fedi Cofounder and CEO Obi Nwosu. “So the Prague Pop-Up Federation is not just about showing you all the cool things Fedi can do. It’s about turning BTC Prague into a proving ground, and all of the attendees into the test pilots of Fedi Alpha.”
Fedimint federations are cryptographic tools that enable users to establish communities or groups comprised of individuals, businesses, friends, neighbors, or any other loosely connected individuals. The primary purpose of these federations is to collectively manage and secure custody of Bitcoin and Lightning Network assets.
To participate in the great experiment, invitees will download a special limited version of Fedi Alpha. Once they join the Prague Pop-Up Federation, they’ll be able to use it to receive live updates from the conference, chat securely with other participants, send and receive sats to and from other attendees of Bitcoin Prague Conference and much more.
Users will also get a sneak preview of what Fedi hopes to build: the world’s first truly federated operating system, that lets people and communities take back control of their money, their data, and their digital lives away from centralised, legacy alternatives.