Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due To Zoning Changes

Vancouver Bitcoin hackerspace DCTRL closes after 12 years, plans relocation - The Blockopedia

The End of an Era in Vancouver’s Bitcoin Scene DCTRL, that iconic Bitcoin hackerspace in Vancouver’s downtown core, is closing its doors after twelve years. The basement location that became legendary in Bitcoin circles is shutting down because of zoning changes by the city government. But here’s the thing—it’s not really ending. The community plans […] The post Vancouver Bitcoin hackerspace DCTRL closes after 12 years, plans relocation appeared…

Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due To Zoning Changes

DCTRL, a Bitcoin hub and hacker space out of Vancouver, the fair-weather Canadian city, has announced the sunset of its downtown basement location, iconic among early adopters for its tinkerer mindset and hardware hacker culture. The community will be migrating to a new location in the coming weeks, and updates to the vision of the hub. The Vancouver Bitcoin community is renowned for having set up the first Bitcoin ATM in History, with DCTRL spe…

DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due To Zoning Changes

After over a decade as a volunteer-run hackerspace sustaining Bitcoin innovation through events, the Bepsi machine, and community donations, DCTRL announces its physical closure as they prepare a new location.