Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023, held at Amsterdam's Westergas from October 12-13, attracted nearly 3,000 attendees, reflecting the strong engagement of the European Bitcoin community despite the ongoing bear market. The event featured prominent figures such as Edward Snowden and Adam Back, and served as a platform for industry announcements, including the launch of the Trezor Safe 3 Hardware wallet and Wassabi Wallet's new coinjoin API. HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. also updated on its HPC and AI projects. The conference highlighted the intersection of technology and culture with events like the "Ordinal Night" digital art exhibition. A notable announcement was the "One Million Dollar Seed Funding Prize" by Samara Alpha, aimed at discovering new Bitcoin fund managers. Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023 underscored the ecosystem's growth, blending technological innovation with artistic and community-driven initiatives.