About the Author

Dave Birnbaum has distinguished himself in both traditional technology and bitcoin, leveraging his expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance human interactions with digital platforms. During his 15-year tenure in Silicon Valley, he made contributions to the development of virtual reality, gaming, social media, mobile devices, and other areas, and is named as an inventor on over one hundred patents.

After discovering bitcoin, Dave focused on deepening his understanding of money as a technology, inspiring him to pivot towards this burgeoning field. His goal is to deliver delightful and useful bitcoin products and services that support widespread adoption of bitcoin and, as a result, advance individual liberty and financial empowerment.

At Coinbits, the oldest bitcoin-only exchange, Dave and the team have worked tirelessly to shape the platform to be user-friendly for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers. Coinbits lets you invest in bitcoin effortlessly and safely, with features such as Round Ups for automatic bitcoin investments from spare change, Saving Habits that encourage disciplined financial growth, and Spending Insights that help you understand where your money goes in order to help you make smarter financial choices, among many other features.

In addition to his work at Coinbits, Dave is an active contributor to economic education, writing for Forbes, the American Institute for Economic Research, Foundation for Economic Education, Bitcoin Magazine, The American Mind, Reason, and others. His articles explore the interplay between technology, economics, and liberty, aiming to inform a wide audience about the transformative potential of bitcoin in reshaping financial interactions and advancing personal freedom. Through his innovative work and educational efforts, Dave is dedicated to empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to secure their financial futures in the evolving digital landscape.