21 Bitcoin Academy is a Bitcoin education platform and community based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Founded around 2024 by Junior Perez and Kike Pac, it offers a comprehensive approach to Bitcoin adoption that spans education courses, mining machine advisory, hardware wallet sales, and a Spanish-language podcast.
Overview
The academy was created to fill a gap in Spanish-language Bitcoin education in Central America. Co-founded by Junior Perez, a Venezuelan based in Costa Rica, and Kike Pac, a Cuban Bitcoiner, 21 Bitcoin Academy brings together the expertise of Latin American Bitcoiners who have lived through monetary instability and understand firsthand why sound money matters. Their focus is practical: teaching people not just the theory of Bitcoin, but how to buy it, custody it, mine it, and spend it.
Activities
Education
The academy runs structured Bitcoin courses covering fundamentals, self-custody, the Lightning Network, and mining. Courses are delivered in Spanish and designed for beginners through intermediate users, with an emphasis on hands-on practice.
Mining Advisory
21 Bitcoin Academy provides consulting on Bitcoin mining setup, including hardware selection, energy considerations, and operational guidance. They also sell mining equipment and hardware wallets, helping Costa Rican Bitcoiners secure their holdings properly.
Podcast and Community
The academy produces a Spanish-language podcast available on Spotify, discussing Bitcoin news, education topics, and interviews with Latin American Bitcoiners. Their Telegram community serves as an ongoing support channel where members can ask questions and share experiences.
Significance
Costa Rica's stable political environment and relatively affordable renewable energy make it an attractive location for both Bitcoin adoption and mining. 21 Bitcoin Academy leverages this by combining education with practical mining onboarding, creating a pipeline from curiosity to active participation in the Bitcoin network.