Mission
At Bitcoin Comox Valley, our mission is to make Bitcoin practical, accessible, and empowering for everyday people and local businesses alike.
We’re here to show that Bitcoin isn’t just an investment or store of value — it’s a tool for real life. A way to save, spend, and exchange value that holds its worth and stays in local hands.
Through hands-on education, community events, and one-on-one support, we help individuals learn how Bitcoin works and why it matters. We also guide local businesses through accepting Bitcoin, with simple tools and personal guidance every step of the way.
Our goal is a thriving local economy where value flows freely, peer to peer — without middlemen, gatekeepers, or unnecessary fees.
By supporting real-world use of Bitcoin across the Comox Valley, we’re actively building a working Bitcoin circular economy — one that proves this technology can serve real people, in real communities, right now.
We believe Bitcoin has the power to reconnect people, strengthen communities, and bring more fairness and resilience to everyday exchange.
Team
Joyce
Founder @ Bitcoin Comox Valley
Joyce is the founder of Bitcoin Comox Valley (BTC Valley) — a grassroots initiative focused on building a real-world Bitcoin circular economy right here in the valley.
Guided by a belief in personal agency and community resilience, she created BTC Valley to empower individuals, small businesses, and visitors to explore Bitcoin as a practical tool for everyday use — a way to transact, save, and connect.
With a deep understanding of Bitcoin, a background in wellness, and years of grassroots community work, Joyce brings both heart and clarity to the conversation around better money. Through one-on-one support, accessible education, and welcoming local events, BTC Valley helps make Bitcoin understandable, usable, and relevant — no banks, no middlemen, just real people exchanging value.
BTC Valley is about building something lasting — a stronger, more connected local economy that keeps value in the hands of the community.
Why Bitcoin Matters to Me
Bitcoin is more than just a digital asset; it’s a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and community resilience. My journey with Bitcoin began years ago — not as an investment, but as a way to transact, save, and connect with others in a more direct, meaningful, and voluntary way.
I believe that for Bitcoin to truly fulfill its potential, it must be used in everyday life — as a medium of exchange. When we use Bitcoin to buy a coffee, pay a neighbor, or support a local business, we strengthen the network and uphold its decentralized nature. This real-world usage is crucial for maintaining Bitcoin’s integrity and ensuring it remains a viable, accessible alternative to traditional financial systems.
Through Comox Valley Bitcoin, I’m dedicated to making Bitcoin practical, approachable, and beneficial for everyone — regardless of background, technical skill, or financial status. By fostering local adoption, providing education, and helping businesses integrate Bitcoin into daily operations, we can build a circular economy that keeps value in local hands and promotes true financial sovereignty.
At the heart of it all is a simple belief:
money should serve people — not the other way around.
Bitcoin offers a peaceful, inclusive path toward a more equitable and connected world — and I’m here to help others discover and embrace that possibility.
— Joyce Dawn
Jono
Educator @ Bitcoin Comox Valley
Jono is our resident go-to technical mind and is a key part of Comox Valley Bitcoin, offering hands-on support to guide people from their very first wallet to more advanced setups — like running a Bitcoin node, hosting a Lightning server, or integrating self-custodial systems into business operations.
Whether you’re ready to dive into setting up your hardware wallet or looking to enhance your infrastructure, Jono brings the tools, knowledge, and calm confidence to make it all happen.
Jonnois the driving force behind organizing the Bitcoin Comox Valley Meetups with a goal to ignite and grow the Bitcoin community through meetups and circular economies. If you’re interested in launching a similar initiative in your town, Jono is the person to help make it a reality.
From DIY sovereignty to real-world adoption, he’s here to support and connect the next wave of Bitcoiners — one circular economy at a time.
Forrest
Educator/Film Maker @ Bitcoin Comox Valley
Forrest Stevens is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to capturing the story of Bitcoin Comox Valley
Forrest is creating a series of videos that showcase the creation of Bitcoin Valley, highlighting the everyday problems Bitcoin solves for small business owners and communities — from reducing transaction fees and enabling direct peer-to-peer exchanges to fostering economic resilience without reliance on traditional banks.
With a background in documentary filmmaking and as an online educator through his show “Bitcoin not Crypto,” Forrest demystifies Bitcoin’s practical applications, focusing on its role as sound money rather than speculative hype.
At its core, Bitcoin is about sovereignty and community — a way for money to truly serve humanity.