The most complete list of every blockchain and cryptocurrency meetup in Amsterdam, with ratings! Our custom Bitcoin Market Journal Score is calculated by the number of members, user rating, and activity level. Use it as a guide for which meetups to attend in 2023.
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| City | Meetup Group Name | Number of Members | User Rating> | Activity Level | Overall BMJ Score |
| Amsterdam | Ethereum Dev NL | 2,450 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Amsterdam | Bitcoin Wednesday Amsterdam | 7,624 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Amsterdam | Blockchain Netherlands (BCNL Foundation) | 2,490 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Amsterdam | Food Integrity Blockchained | 1,985 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Amsterdam | Hyperledger Netherlands | 1,704 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Amsterdam | Permissionless Society Blockchains | 1,586 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Amsterdam | Cardano Blockchain Netherlands | 1,100 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Amsterdam | Blockchain Startup Weekend Amsterdam | 2,620 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Amsterdam | Blockchain Talks | 1,672 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Amsterdam | Ethereum Netherlands | 1,118 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Amsterdam | Bitcoin Netherlands | 1,029 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Utrecht | Lisk Center Utrecht: Blockchain Meetup | 986 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ethereum Dev NL
Number of Members: 2,450
Activity Level: High
This group has several Meetup locations throughout the Netherlands. This group is not only for developers but also entrepreneurs and enthusiasts focused on learning about and developing for Ethereum. They have identified topics that are off-limits including trading, ICOs, and blockchain politics. (BMJ Score: 3.5)
Bitcoin Wednesday Amsterdam
Number of Members: 7,624
Activity Level: Very High
This is the Netherlands’ longest-running bitcoin and blockchain conference. They have a YouTube channel and website. Their Meetup community is focused on digital currencies and blockchain and related technologies. They regularly hold a conference in Amsterdam on the first Wednesday of every month. (BMJ Score: 3.5)
Blockchain Netherlands (BCNL Foundation)
Number of Members: 2,490
Activity Level: Very High
Blockchain Netherlands, also known as BCNL, bills themselves as a community for Web 3, blockchain, and crypto-related startups in the Netherlands. This group wants to make the Netherlands a leading blockchain hub. They were founded in 2016, and they aim to further education, involvement, and adoption by creating awareness for the value that decentralized technologies can bring to businesses. They help to stimulate the ecosystem by connecting people with projects and ideas. (BMJ Score: 3.5)
Food Integrity Blockchained
Number of Members: 1,985
Activity Level: Very High
They provide new opportunities that are exciting and enable creation of integrated food systems. They were also known as The New Fork or The Fork. They have been focused on blockchain for food since 2017, but as of this year are now officially Open Food Chain. They have built their own platform, but want to make Open Food Chain an easy Web3 entry point for Agrifood supply chains. They hope to improve industry standards with the end result being reshaped, simplified supply chains. (BMJ Score: 3.5)
Hyperledger Netherlands
Number of Members: 1,704
Activity Level: Very High
All Hyperledger Meetup groups have an informal relationship with Hyperledger. They invite everyone to participate whether you are an employee of Hyperledger member company, or a Hyperledger developer, or just excited about blockchain technology. (BMJ Score: 3.0)
Permissionless Society Blockchains
Number of Members: 1,586
Activity Level: Very High
This group meets weekly at Meet Berlage in Amsterdam. Their Meetups are aimed at both newcomers interested in blockchain to those who have more experience testing or applying blockchain technologies. They share knowledge and have interactive workshops. Their meetings are the result of collaboration between Meet Berlage and the decentralized BlockDAM DAO community. (BMJ Score: 2.5)
Cardano Blockchain Netherlands
Number of Members: 1,100
Activity Level: High
This group was created due to a growing Cardano community in the Netherlands. They hold both social and educational events. Their educational events include special guests and talks. They welcome suggestions or Meetup ideas. (BMJ Score: 2.5)
Blockchain Startup Weekend Amsterdam
Number of Members: 2,620
Activity Level: Very Low
This group hosts a 54-hour-long weekend event that connects skilled individuals including developers, business managers, marketing gurus, startup enthusiasts, and graphic artists among other professionals. Their sister event is the monthly Bitcoin Wednesday. (BMJ Score: 2.0)
Blockchain Talks
Number of Members: 1,672
Activity Level: Very Low
Blockchain Talks hosts community-driven blockchain and crypto conferences. Their events include international speakers and local community members. Their events elaborate on how blockchain can change the way businesses work. (BMJ Score: 1.5)
Ethereum Netherlands
Number of Members: 1,118
Activity Level: Very Low
This group hosts their Meetup in Beurs van Berlage, the old Amsterdam stock exchange. If you’re interested in building a startup in Ethereum, smart contracts, smart equity or decentralized applications, this group is for you. (BMJ Score: 1.5)
Bitcoin Netherlands
Number of Members: 1,029
Activity Level: Very Low
If you’re from the Netherlands and interested in Ethereum, smart contracts, bitcoin or communications systems based on bitcoin, this group might be for you. Individuals interested in mining bitcoin, Litecoin, and other select altcoins might also find their home here. (BMJ Score: 1.0)
Lisk Center Utrecht: Blockchain Meetup
Number of Members: 986
Activity Level: Very Low
The Lisk community organizes Lisk Center Utrecht, a professional blockchain hub and has a goal of helping general blockchain development globally. They have a desire to inspire people with their initiative and encourage the common goal of promoting blockchain adoption. (BMJ Score: 1.0)
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