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Club Orange Is How Bitcoiners Find Each Other
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- The Bitcoin Nova Podcast
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- Jan 24, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, Matteo Pellegrini, Vibe CEO of Club Orange, joins me to talk about building a Bitcoin-only social network focused on something many of us are craving: real human connectionMatteo shares his personal journey into Bitcoin, what inspired him to create Club Orange, and the challenges of launching a community-driven app during a bear market. We explore how the platform is intentionally designed to move people offline, encouraging real-life meetups, friendships, and shared experiences among Bitcoiners.We dive deep into geo-zapping, one of Club Orange’s most innovative features, and discuss the many real-world use cases it unlocks. From spontaneous meetups to grassroots adoption, geo-zapping shows how Bitcoiners can find each other locally while respecting privacy and sovereignty.We also talk about why community is essential to Bitcoin’s growth, how shared values create instant trust, and why using Bitcoin as a medium of exchange strengthens the network itself. Matteo shares powerful, sometimes unexpected stories of connections formed through the app, reminding us how transformative it can be to finally find your people.This conversation is about Bitcoin, yes but even more, it’s about belonging, participation, and building something real together.Follow Matteo Pellegrini and stay connected with the Club Orange community:• Matteo on X: https://x.com/matteopelleg• Club Orange on X: https://x.com/cluborange• Club Orange Website: https://www.cluborange.org/Also, Check out Club Orange on The Bitcoin Nova Website! https://bitcoinnova.store/pages/club-orangeTakeaways• Club Orange is a Bitcoin-only social network• The app encourages offline, real-world connections among Bitcoiners• Matteo created Club Orange to combat loneliness in the Bitcoin community• The app laun…