- Bitcoin Day schedule includes education sessions, on-site full node demonstration, and evening gathering at La Dalia, San Salvador.
- Government emphasizes continuity and access, reducing direct state role while promoting resources for citizens and international visitors today.
El Salvador marked the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law with a day of cultural and educational events, even as the policy has shifted. On September 7, 2021, the country recognized bitcoin as legal tender.
However, the currency no longer holds that status after reforms tied to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund earlier this year. The law remains in force, and the government continues to frame bitcoin as part of its economic strategy.
The National Bitcoin Office announced “Bitcoin Day” activities in San Salvador. The program centers on the inauguration of a Bitcoin Zone inside the National Library (BINAES), open from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by an evening gathering at La Dalia hosted by Bitcoin Beach.
Join us on Bitcoin Day (tomorrow!) for the inauguration of the BITCOIN ZONE at the BINAES:
⏰ 3 – 5pm
Then the After Party at La Dalia from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, hosted by Bitcoin Beach! https://t.co/nqJ89YmH8B
— The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) September 6, 2025
Organizers describe the space as an educational hub: books, reference material, and a full node running on-site to show how the network operates. The stated goal is straightforward—offer resources for visitors and guests who want to understand how bitcoin fits into daily finance.
Earlier reforms reshaped the legal framework. On January 29, lawmakers approved changes that reduce direct state participation and shift adoption toward private initiatives, in line with IMF conditions tied to a $1.4 billion loan program.
These rules took effect midyear. As a result, bitcoin no longer functions as legal tender; private actors now make the primary adoption decisions. For many local users who once viewed the country as a model, the change altered expectations.
Even so, the administration seeks to show continuity. The Bitcoin Office emphasizes that education and access remain priorities and that the law’s presence provides a base for future activity. Meanwhile, the public events underline a pragmatic message: those who wish to use bitcoin can learn the mechanics, set up tools, and transact with clearer lines between the state and private operators.
