Austin, Texas, September 28, 2025 – Pleblab, founder-led hacker space and community accelerator in the Bitcoin era, has today announced the grand opening of Centro’s White Paper House, the sixth startup day, Yucatan, who has come to Merida from October 9-11, 2025 to collaborate with Yopaki.
The 3-day experience is the Bitcoin Block Party Vol. in Mexico. III aims to catalyze the next wave of Latin American Bitcoin startups.
“Last spring, in Mexico City, we saw founders meet partners, ship products and raise capital within a few weeks.” said Car, co-founder and CEO of Pleblab. “Merida is the next leap. Pleblab and Yopaki. The White Paper House will soon become a lighthouse for the builders.”
Why is this important?
Startup Day is designed for action. Founders meet investors who actively fund Bitcoin startups, unveil their products, and meet them.
The builder and students meet with the operators who were in trench. Policymakers and local leaders are looking firsthand how Bitcoin attracts talent, investment, and senior official entrepreneurship in the region.
This results in a dense clash of ideas with people who accelerate corporate formation and adoption.
Headliner and featured speakers
Keynote speaker: Francisco Chabaria, co-founder and CEO of Yopaki
Additional speakers and presenters include:
- carco-founder and CEO, Pleblab
- Brandon KeysFounder, Green Candle Investment
- Mike Jarmusgeneral partner, lightning venture
- Wesley SchlemerPresident, Bitcoin Bay Foundation
- Christopher Scottco-founders and CTOs, Bitescrow and Frostr
- Carlos Chidaco-founder and CTO, Yopaki
- Jim CulcciFounder and CEO, CASCDR
- Teresa MartinCOO, Pleblab, Flip Cat Consulting
- geFounder, Alamo Labs
- LisaAnalyst, Fulgur Ventures
- Ted SayerFounder, Feed Filter AI
- Wild Hustlefounder, Runstr
- CarlinhoCOO, simple proof
- J.Founder, Relay Wizard
- Quentin EHR,MI Primer Bitcoin
- Jimifounder, Rancho San Satoshi
- Carlos PenisDirector, Penis & Penis Avocados
- Elmiro Barrera N.Yucatan’s Secretary of Economic Labor
- Dario Frota OcampoYucatan Tourism Secretary
Approaching the event will bring in more speakers, startup presentations, and some surprises.
Major Product Announcements
Yucatan offers first look demos and live releases from five breakout teams on the edge of AI, Bitcoin and Nostr.
Yopaki, Cascdr, Feed Filter AI, ShockWallet and Runstr have debuted new products and milestones, walking through what the founders and engineers are currently shipping and what comes next.
Expect a clear market plan and partner integration, along with a practical showcase of privacy-providing AI, Bitcoin native UX, and NOSTR-based social and identity primitives.
“Mexico is where Real Adoption lives. Bitso serves 9 million users across Latam, Amexcap operates a venture capital of around $900 million in 2024, and Mexico ranks 13th in grassroots Crypto adoption.”
“We bring Bitcoin alone to the region as we place builders, capital and culture in one place, so we place a combined momentum in one place.
What to expect
- Founders’ lectures and panels: Practical operator-level conversations about distribution, pricing, security, and to market for Bitcoin startups.
- Startup Announcements: Live product launches and company updates from early stage teams.
- Investor and Partner Networking: Curated matchmaking with angels, funds and strategic partners.
- Community and Culture: Mexican Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III Friday evening will feature live music, art, tacos and tequila by chef Johnny Ochoa, as well as optional beach day for relaxing with new friends.
- Home Base: Launch of White Paper House, a new hub for sovereignty, education in downtown Merida.
Pass and pricing
All passes include breakfast, catered lunches, evening food and drinks during the party, as well as exclusive access to the founders, speakers, and Pleblab team.
- General path: $299
- Student Pass: $121
- Yucatan Local Pass: $99
bundle: All paths contain entries for Yopaki’s Bitcoin Block Party Vol. Friday night III.
Important Dates and Locations
- October 9th to 11th, 2025 Merida, Yucatan
- Mexican Bitcoin Block Party Vol. III: Friday, October 10th, at Centro at 6pm
- Venue Anchor: White Paper House, Centro Merida
Travel and Stay
Mérida offers a wide range of boutiques and business class accommodation, including the Casa Amate 61, Casa Amate 62 and Gamma Mérida El Castellano. Some local partners accept Bitcoin.
Encourage action
Secure a seat: pleblab.dev/startup-day-yucatan
Ticketing: Get the path through Zaprite
contact:
plebla
hello@pleblab.com
About pleblab
Pleblab is a community accelerator and hacker space based in Austin, Texas. Since 2021, we have supported early stage Bitcoin founders through practical mentorship. Startup School and Top Builderand a global network of builders, operators, investors and open source contributors.
About Yopaki
Yopaki is a Mexico-based Bitcoin company focused on Latin America’s financial sovereignty. The team is building the latest tools to store and trade Bitcoin, supporting education and communities across the region.