Atlas21 is powered by a young team of journalists, editors, designers, and Bitcoin practitioners. We come from different backgrounds but share the same conviction: Bitcoin deserves serious, dedicated coverage.
Editorial Core Team
Federico Rivi
Professional journalist with experience at Tgcom24 and Adnkronos. In 2021 he created Bitcoin Train, which became Italy’s leading Bitcoin newsletter. In 2023 he co-founded Atlas21 to build the Bitcoin newsroom Italy was missing.
federicorivi.com · @federico_rivi
Davide C.
Content specialist focused on Bitcoin. Passionate about Linux, open-source technology, and digital sovereignty.
Lucia Mozzato
Raised with a deep curiosity about the world, later discovering Bitcoin while falling in love with design. Joined Atlas21, where all three come together.
Contributors
Daniela Brozzoni – Bitcoin Developer
Bitcoin developer contributing full-time to Bitcoin Core. Previously worked on BDK, Revault, and other open-source Bitcoin projects. Brings deep technical insight to Atlas21’s coverage of protocol development.
Massimo Musumeci – Lightning Dev & Researcher
Physicist by training, now a Bitcoin Lightning Network developer and researcher. Combines scientific rigor with hands-on protocol expertise to cover the cutting edge of Bitcoin’s scaling solutions.
Martina Granatiero – Lawyer & Bitcoin Expert
Lawyer turned Bitcoiner. She has been exploring the Bitcoin protocol since many years, bringing a unique perspective that bridges legal analysis with technical understanding.
Gigi Turla – Business Finance Educator
Patron of Bitcare Forum, Italy’s largest Bitcoin conference. Former accountant, now business finance educator.
Alessandro Ottaviani – Editor & Podcaster
Bitcoiner and Austrian School enthusiast. Co-founder of the podcast “Store of Bitcoin.” Covers Bitcoin economics and monetary theory with a sound money lens.
Valerio Dalla Costa – Educator & Author
Educator, speaker, and author on Bitcoin. Founder of Villaggio Bitcoin and Bitcoin 4 Business. Brings years of experience in Bitcoin education and community building.
Gianluca Lilla – Maker & Miner
Industrial chemist with a mechatronic background. Maker and Bitcoin miner who covers the hardware side of Bitcoin – from mining rigs to DIY projects.
Cyphergatto
Runs a business accepting bitcoin. Part of the Bitcoin d’Asporto and Bitzionario projects. Writes about real-world Bitcoin adoption and merchant experience.
Plak – Bitcoin Educator
Explains Bitcoin on YouTube through his channel Final Step Bitcoin. Founder of Final Step Bitcoin, bringing complex topics to a wider audience through accessible content.
Ale – TheOrangeWay
Founder of DataSapiens. Contributes data-driven analysis and insights to Atlas21’s coverage.
Emile Jellinek – Business Designer
Business designer focused on Freedom Tech. Explores the intersection of Bitcoin, business models, and open-source technology.
