On August 29 Stockholm’s financial world takes an important step, as the first Nordic Les Femmes Orange meetup is held in Gamla Stan. Les Femmes Orange, a globally growing women’s network, aims to build and support women's participation and engagement in the Bitcoin community, a sphere that still remains male-dominated.

Female financial revolution takes shape in Gamla Stan

The network strives to create a safe and inspiring platform for women where they can gather strength, experiences, and knowledge, thereby giving them a fair chance to be part of the new financial revolution. By owning a little Bitcoin at an early stage, the network hopes that more women can benefit from the economic opportunities that the decentralized currency offers.

Behind the Stockholm initiative is, among others, the Twitter profile Rebecka Nakamoto @Nakamommy, who sees Bitcoin as an opportunity for economic liberation. "I don’t care about all the technical stuff, for me Bitcoin is a hope for a brighter future. I’ve stopped saving for my pension in banks. When I save in Bitcoin every month, I’m actually doing something for my retirement", says Rebecka.

Rebecka also emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin in offering financial security for parents who choose to reduce their working hours to be more present during their children’s early years. "When I think about all the income I miss out on when I choose to pick up the kids early in the afternoons, I feel calmer knowing that I’m still doing something to secure my own - and my kids - future."


Bitcoin as an Antidote to Money Printing

One of the major issues with the current financial system is the printing of new money, which leads to inflation and weakened currencies. When central banks create new money, the value of the money already in circulation decreases, creating economic inequality and a slowly shrinking purchasing power for citizens. This is a global problem that affects everything from local economies to international trade.

Bitcoin, as a decentralized and limited resource, acts as an antidote to this inflationary policy. Since the maximum number of Bitcoins is fixed at 21 million, no more can be created, making the currency inflation-proof. This means that Bitcoin, unlike traditional currencies, retains its value over time and offers a financial haven for those who wish to protect their assets from inflation.


An Inviting Community

Les Femmes Orange organizes monthly meetups and welcomes all women interested in learning more about Bitcoin and its potential. Men are also welcome—provided they bring a woman! The purpose is not to create conflicts but to build a safe space where women can feel confident enough to participate in discussions that are often otherwise male-dominated.

"We want Bitcoin to reach those who need it most", concludes Rebecka Nakamoto. Through Les Femmes Orange, she hopes that more women will feel comfortable with the new digital currency and ultimately contribute to a more economically just future.

Welcome to Les Femmes Orange's first meetup on Thursday, August 29!

Register here.