Milestone
2025-03-01
Reserve Goes Live on Mainnet
The Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve vault is fully operational on Bitcoin mainnet with 2-of-3 multisig quorum enforced by Unchained.
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Mainnet Connected · Block –
The New
Standard.
The Custodians
Funds secured by a 2-of-3 federated quorum distributed between Altgeld and Unchained.
The Proof
Don't trust, verify. Reserves auditable on-chain 24/7. No fractional reserve, no rehypothecation.
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Goal: 21 BTC · Once reached, reserve locks for 5 years to allow long-term growth before any deployment.
Quorum Configuration
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Primary Custodian
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ABR Community Key
Distributed Trust
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Unchained
Partner Guardian
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Learn Bitcoin
ABR Bitcoin
School.
Understand Bitcoin from the ground up. Free for anyone, anywhere — start right now.
101
What Is Bitcoin?
AvailableMoney, trust, and why Bitcoin exists. No prior knowledge needed.
102
Wallets & Keys
AvailableYour Bitcoin, your keys. Learn to hold it yourself without relying on anyone else.
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The Blockchain
Coming SoonWhy no one can fake a transaction — and how the network enforces that without a bank.
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Lightning Network
Coming SoonSend Bitcoin instantly for fractions of a cent. The payment layer that makes it practical.
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Bitcoin & Community
PlannedHow neighborhoods use Bitcoin together — shared reserves, local economies, and collective ownership.
Reserve History
The Story
So Far.
From a founding vision to legislation — every milestone in the Altgeld Gardens Bitcoin Reserve.
2026-03-28
ABR Community Summit Spring ‘26
Free community event at Altgeld Community Center (951 E 132nd Place, Chicago, IL), 1:30–4:30 PM CST. Featuring Ben Gordon, John Cabello, Kiana Belcher, Jason Ervin, Yan Pritzker, Michelle Lilly, Brady Puglese, John Robak, Marlan Dixon, Timothy Niemeyer, Corey Phillips, and Andrew Tillman.
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2026-02-14
Listed on Community Bitcoin Reserve
The Altgeld Gardens reserve is listed on the Community Bitcoin Reserve platform, making it visible to supporters and potential contributors nationwide.
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2026-02-01
Illinois Bitcoin Legislation Introduced
Two new pieces of Bitcoin-friendly legislation are introduced in Illinois, signaling a shift in the state’s stance toward community-controlled digital assets.
2025-10-14
Illinois House Recognizes Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve
The Illinois House of Representatives adopts HR0446, officially recognizing the Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve as the nation’s first community-run Bitcoin reserve and commending the Altgeld Gardens community for its leadership, innovation, and dedication to financial empowerment.
2025-12-31Book
BLK21
The founding vision document for the Altgeld Gardens Bitcoin Reserve — 17 blocks, 21 Bitcoin. A block-by-block strategy for community financial sovereignty on Chicago’s South Side. Once the reserve reaches 21 BTC it locks for 5 years, letting it grow. Proceeds from every sale go directly to the reserve.
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2025-03-01
First Financial Literacy Workshop
The first community workshop on money, inflation, and Bitcoin basics is held in Altgeld Gardens, drawing residents from across the neighborhood.
2025-02-01
Reserve Concept Announced
The Altgeld Gardens Bitcoin Reserve is formally announced to the community, introducing the multisig vault model and inviting residents to participate.
Community Programs
What We're
Building.
Six active and planned programs working toward financial sovereignty block by block.
01active
Block-by-Block Bitcoin Accumulation
17 blocks, 21 Bitcoin. Each of the 17 blocks in Altgeld Gardens contributes toward a 21 BTC community treasury. Once full, the reserve locks for 5 years — giving it time to grow before the community decides how to deploy it.
02active
Financial Literacy Education
Workshops and classes teaching residents the fundamentals of money, inflation, savings, and Bitcoin. Designed to meet people where they are — no prior financial or technical knowledge required.
03planned
Youth Leadership Program
Training the next generation of community leaders through Bitcoin education, digital literacy, and hands-on experience with multisig custody. Young residents learn to be keyholders and educators.
04planned
Community Emergency Fund
A dedicated 3 BTC lifeline within the reserve earmarked for community emergencies — medical crises, natural disasters, or urgent neighborhood needs. Governed by multisig consensus.
05active
Community Meetups & Events
Regular gatherings for residents to learn about Bitcoin, discuss reserve governance, and build the social bonds that make collective custody work. Open to all, no experience needed.
06planned
130th Street Expansion
Extending the reserve model beyond Altgeld Gardens to the broader 130th Street corridor and surrounding South Side communities, creating a network of neighborhood Bitcoin treasuries.
Cold Storage
Institutional-grade offline key generation. Keys never touch the internet.
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Proof of Reserve
Cryptographically verified via Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBT).
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Sovereign Community
Distributed signers ensure no single point of failure in the custody chain.
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Live Activity
On-Chain Transactions
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Reserve Updates
Latest News
Security
2025-02-14
Annual Key Ceremony Completed
All three keyholders participated in an in-person signing ceremony. Hardware wallets verified. No digital transmission of keys.
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Community
2025-01-20
Altgeld Gardens Joins CBR Network
Our reserve is now listed on the Community Bitcoin Reserve transparency portal, enabling independent public verification.
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On-Chain Verifiable
Verify Reserves Independently
Every satoshi is publicly auditable. No trust required.
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