A quest for freedom
FREE Madeira, founded in 2022, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to take control of their financial future through education and Bitcoin adoption in Portugal, particularly in Madeira.
Who we are
FREE stands for Fórum Regional para a Educação Económica — Regional Forum for Economic Education
We promote local Bitcoin Education
We support Bitcoin adoption in Portugal, particularly in the Madeira Archipelago
We assist the local community, both individuals and companies, during this monetary transition
We position the Madeira Archipelago as a technology leader, attracting local and international investment
We support energy sustainability by contributing to local mining projects based on sustainable energy
Donations
We believe that knowledge is the catalyst for change, and by providing the tools of monetary education to all, we forge a path to economic empowerment and resilience.
All donations to the Project go towards education, outreach and spreading knowledge about Bitcoin in the local community.
The future shines bright and orange, just like the sun over Madeira. Embracing Bitcoin will ensure that Madeirans will be able to bask in its rays for generations to come.
Education goals
Increasing financial literacy and knowledge of new decentralised network protocols
Promoting educational workshops and courses for all levels of knowledge
Creating Bitcoin-related content about the Portuguese reality
Becoming the Portuguese reference in the Bitcoin world
Energy
We support Bitcoin projects for energy sustainability in Portugal, focusing on education and mentorship to foster local initiatives and expand renewable energy use.
FREE Energy Summit
Meetups
Every first Wednesday of the month FREE holds a Bitcoin Meetup, bringing the community together to share knowledge, network and enjoy presentations by select guest speakers.
Attend our next meetup
Bitcoin Business Hub
A Bitcoin what? Yes, a Bitcoin Business Hub. We will have a pub, an all-Bitcoin shop, a coworking space, and more. A dream in the making!
Upcoming Events
August 6, 2025, 18:30
FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup
Every first Wednesday of the month, FREE Madeira organises a Bitcoin meetup, bringing the community together. Know more and sign up.
August 15–16, 2025
The FREE team at BTC HEL
We’re heading to BTC HEL with a team of four! Two of us will be on stage as guest speakers and we will have a booth to share our mission and give you a sneak peek at our online store. Stop by and say hello — we’ve got a few surprises waiting for you!
August 28, 2025, 18:30
FREE Madeira Bitcoin Meetup
Every first Wednesday of the month, FREE Madeira organises a Bitcoin meetup, bringing the community together. Know more and sign up.
September 27–November 29, 2025
Diploma Bitcoin
10-week course with recorded classes and weekly live Q&A sessions. This course is a deeper introduction to Bitcoin and takes the student from zero to understanding what Bitcoin is and how it works, as well as learning to use it.