GM 🚨 Attention Bitcoiners Worldwide 🚨

Switzerland’s Bitcoin Association (BAS) is at a crossroads. The upcoming board elections are not just a routine matter—they’re a pivotal moment that will determine the future direction of Bitcoin advocacy in one of the world’s most influential financial hubs.

Together with the Dezentralschweiz Community, a group of dedicated Bitcoiners—myself included—has crafted the Orange Vision manifesto. This is more than just a plan; it’s a call to action. We’re committed to steering the BAS back to its core mission: focusing exclusively on Bitcoin and ensuring Switzerland remains a beacon of Bitcoin innovation.

Here’s where you come in: We need the global Bitcoin community to stand with us. The fight to keep BAS Bitcoin-only is not just a Swiss issue—it’s a global one. Let’s unite to support the Orange Vision and make Switzerland the fortress of Bitcoin that it was always meant to be.

🧡 https://dezentralschweiz.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/THE-ORANGE-VISION_EN.pdf 🇨🇭

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who are the funding fathers of BAS, and did it change its direction over time ?

Luzius Meisser is one of the founding fathers of the BAS. He's currently pushing an initiative for the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin as a reserve currency. He’s also on the board of Bitcoin Suisse—a good guy, but unfortunately, from a Bitcoiner’s perspective, he’s slightly veered off the path (with projects like FrankenCoin and Bitcoin Suisse trading staked ETH, etc.).

As for the current board, there’s a lack of consensus on the direction of the BAS. Our goal is to elect a new board comprised of genuine Bitcoiners, so we can clearly establish in Switzerland that Bitcoin != Crypto. We aim to provide neutral information about Bitcoin to media, politicians, and business partners. Personally, making this distinction crystal clear is my top priority.

It's not so much that they completely change directions. We want to move forward. The founding statutes states: Art. 1 Objective

(1) Objective of the Association is to promote digital currencies.

This was ok in 2013. But is one example what needs to be updated.

https://github.com/Bitcoin-Association-Switzerland/bitcoin-association-switzerland/blob/master/statutes.md

How can we show our support? Is there a poll or something where we can let our voices be heard?

Unfortunately, only Swiss citizens are eligible to vote for the board. However, your support is still invaluable. By liking and sharing, you help amplify our message and bring more attention to the cause. I want to make it clear that I have zero financial incentives in this—I'm happily employed in my fiat business. My primary goal is to ensure that in Switzerland, the distinction is clear: Bitcoin != Crypto. This isn’t just a local issue; it’s a global fight, and your support means everything.

Thank you for standing with us! 🧡

plebs together strong 🔥

support the orange vision of the «swiss bitcoin association (BAS)». become a member by september 25th and vote for a bitcoin-only future for BAS:

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https://www.bitcoinassociation.ch/renew-membership

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