What Block9, Bitcoin Consulting & Services does

Block9 LLC is a US-based, privately held consulting and services firm headquartered in Barnhart, Missouri (St. Louis metro), founded in July 2024. The company focuses exclusively on Bitcoin Layer 1 and the Stacks Layer 2 ecosystem, offering education and hands-on implementation services: a la carte consulting (1, 2, 4, and 6 hour blocks), Blocks-of-Time packages valid for four months, three structured workshops (Bitcoin Basics, Bitcoin & Bitcoin Layers, and the Orange Case premium onsite offering with Ledger cold-storage setup), wallet configuration (hot, cold, multi-signature, and enterprise multi-sig), node setup (Bitcoin Core, Lightning, and Stacks via Umbrel), merchant point-of-sale implementation (BTCPay Server, Boom), and adjacent services covering NFTs, tokenization, and dApp consultation on Stacks. Service delivery is split between virtual sessions on Google Meet and onsite engagements in the St. Louis area, with national coverage available under custom proposals.

The company's revenue model combines professional-services consulting, workshop fees, affiliate commissions (with Ledger, Ryder, SoloSatoshi, LunarCrush, Nansen, QuickNode, Amazon, and Bitcoin Trading Cards), merchandise sales (Bitcoin/Stacks-themed apparel, signage, and accessories priced $5–$56+ fulfilled via Printify), speaking engagements, and a recently added CRM services line built on a Salesforce Platform Administrator certification. Distribution runs entirely through the Shopify-hosted block9.app storefront and organic social channels (X/Twitter, Facebook), with no third-party resellers, paid acquisition, or disclosed institutional capital. Reported customer base is small — 6 Google reviews, all five-star — spanning general businesses onboarding to Bitcoin, Web3 startups seeking L1/L2 consulting, and individual entrepreneurs, all within the United States.

Block9 is in active early-stage operation with an expanding service portfolio. In 2025 the firm added Salesforce-based CRM services, announced two proprietary products in development (AgentB9, an AI application on Stacks/Bitcoin; and NetworkB9, a developer/vendor resource network), and introduced Merch-as-a-Service for other blockchain communities. No funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory actions, patents, certifications beyond the Salesforce credential, or leadership changes are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Block9, Bitcoin Consulting & Services

Legal name

Block9 LLC

Website

https://block9.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Block9 LLC is a US-based Bitcoin Layer 1 and Stacks Layer 2 consulting firm, founded July 2024 in Missouri, that provides education, wallet and node setup, point-of-sale implementation, workshops, and Salesforce-based CRM services to SMBs, Web3 startups, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Consulting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Payments, Remittances & Merchant Acceptance (checkout, invoicing, payroll) (FSAPAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Contract Developer Platforms & Tooling (SDKs, APIs, frameworks, indexing) (FSAPAAAH), Deployment, Automation & DevOps (build pipelines, contract deployment tools) (FSAPABAH)

Keywords

• Bitcoin consulting services
• Blockchain education workshops
• Wallet configuration services
• Stacks layer two
• Crypto point of sale

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Time-based consulting sessions delivered virtually or onsite covering Bitcoin and Stacks topics. Includes a la carte sessions (1, 2, 4, 6 hours), Blocks of Time (unused hours valid 4 months), and project consultation with customized proposals following discovery calls.
2. Educational Workshops: Live presentation workshops including Bitcoin Basics (foundational), Bitcoin & Bitcoin Layers (advanced), and premium Orange Case (onsite with physical goods). Designed for up to 25 participants with group bookings available.
3. Merchandise Sales: Custom merchandise sold through Shopify store including Bitcoin/Stacks-themed apparel, accessories, signage, and promotional items. Products fulfilled via Printify or hand-delivered during onsite engagements. Includes 'Merch-as-a-Service' for blockchain communities.
4. Affiliate Commissions: Referral relationships with partners including Amazon, SoloSatoshi LLC, Ryder, Ledger, and Bitcoin Trading Cards providers. Block9 earns commission on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links without affecting customer prices.
5. Speaking Engagements: Onsite or remote speaking engagements at conferences, X Spaces, and media events. Content tailored to venue specifications and audience requirements.
6. CRM Services: Customer Relationship Management solutions including custom CRM development using platforms like Salesforce, CRM optimization, and strategic CRM mapping. Services quoted after formal discovery to understand scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Block9 provides Bitcoin Layer 1 and Stacks Layer 2 consulting, education, and technical configuration services. Its deliverables span a la carte consultations, multi-hour blocks of time, project consultations with customized proposals, and structured workshops (Bitcoin Basics, Bitcoin & Bitcoin Layers, and the premium Orange Case onsite workshop), complemented by hands-on wallet setup, multi-signature architecture, full node installation, BTCPay/Boom point-of-sale implementation, and Salesforce-based CRM services. The firm also sells Bitcoin-themed merchandise and runs a Merch-as-a-Service offering for blockchain communities.

Product overview

Block9 is a US-based consulting and services company focused on Bitcoin Layer 1 and Stacks Layer 2 blockchain technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on consulting and education services including Project Consultation, Bitcoin for Business onboarding, Speaking Engagements, and specialized services for Web3 businesses. Core consulting offerings encompass wallet setup (hot, cold, multi-signature, enterprise), node configuration (Bitcoin Core, Lightning, Stacks), point-of-sale implementation (BTCPay Server, Boom), and blockchain development consultation (NFTs, tokenization, dApps). The education arm includes workshops (Bitcoin Basics, Bitcoin & Bitcoin Layers, Orange Case premium package) and a la carte consultations in flexible time blocks. A standout offering is Merch-as-a-Service for blockchain communities. The company also provides CRM services leveraging Salesforce and develops its own applications including AgentB9 (AI) and NetworkB9 (developer network). Merchandise includes Bitcoin-themed business signage (stickers, banners, yard signs, car magnets, pins) and branded apparel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orange Case: Premium customized onsite workshop combining Bitcoin Basics and Advanced Layers education with hands-on cold storage wallet setup using client-provided Ledger device, physical tools (fireproof document bag, steel backup wallet), and customized business consulting. USA-only offering.

Products and services

• Project Consultation Services Project-based consultation for Bitcoin and/or Stacks projects, beginning with a no-cost discovery call followed by a customized proposal aligned to the client's blockchain journey.
• Bitcoin for Business Onboarding service for businesses to L1 Bitcoin and/or L2 Stacks covering wallet setup, node configuration, NFT tokenization, point-of-sale implementation, and decentralized app guidance.
• Speaking Engagements Onsite or remote speaking engagements covering Bitcoin, Stacks, and blockchain topics for conferences, X Spaces, and media events.
• Block9 for Web3 Businesses Consulting services for existing web3 businesses looking to engage with L1 Bitcoin and L2 Stacks for ideation, marketing, and road mapping.
• CRM Services Customer Relationship Management solutions including custom CRM development leveraging Salesforce, CRM optimization, and strategic CRM mapping with automation capabilities.
• Orange Case Premium Workshop Premium customized onsite workshop combining Bitcoin Basics and Advanced Layers education with hands-on cold storage wallet setup using a client-provided Ledger device, physical tools (fireproof document bag, steel backup wallet), and customized business consulting; USA-exclusive.
• Bitcoin Basics Workshop Foundational blockchain course focused on Bitcoin covering history, blockchain basics, wallets, nodes, miners, security essentials, and resources; designed for up to 25 participants.
• Bitcoin & Bitcoin Layers Workshop Advanced course covering Layer 1 Bitcoin mechanics and Stacks Layer 2 features including smart contracts, BNS, NFTs, DAOs, and AI synergies; designed for up to 25 participants.
• Merch-as-a-Service Merchandise development and listing service for blockchain communities, creating and facilitating custom storefronts.
• Bitcoin Business Signage Merchandise Bitcoin-themed merchandise including Accepted Here sticker sheets, banners, yard signs, car magnets, and pin buttons; sold via the Shopify-powered store with Printify fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google Reviews rating of 5.0/5 based on 6 reviews indicating high customer satisfaction with Bitcoin/Stacks education and onboarding services.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SalesforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Salesforce is the CRM platform for Block9's CRM services. Block9 is Salesforce certified (Platform Administrator) and offers custom CRM development and optimization using Salesforce for business solutions.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Shopify powers Block9's e-commerce platform at www.block9.app, enabling product listings, shopping cart functionality, checkout processing, order management, and customer account features. Block9 is powered by Shopify according to their privacy policy and website terms.
• PrintifycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2024Printify provides print-on-demand fulfillment for Block9 merchandise. Orders are typically processed within 2-5 business days with custom or print-on-demand items potentially taking 7-10 business days. Most merchandise is custom-made via Printify.
• StripecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Stripe processes payments for Block9 services and merchandise alongside Apple Pay and PayPal. Cryptocurrency payments may also be processed through Stripe's partners for Bitcoin and STX transactions.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Google Workspace applications used for communications and collaboration. Google Calendar used for appointment booking links for consulting sessions (1, 2, 4, 6 hour blocks). Google Meet referenced for virtual service delivery.
• RyderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Ryder One hardware wallet affiliate partner. Block9 showcases Ryder products and earns commission on qualifying purchases. Ryder One features tap-to-pay technology with 60-second setup and NFC-enabled TapSafe recovery.
• LedgerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Ledger hardware wallet affiliate partner with referral links from Block9. Commission earned on qualifying purchases through Block9 affiliate links (shop.ledger.com). Used in Orange Case cold wallet setup.
• SoloSatoshi LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Bitcoin mining hardware affiliate partner offering Bitaxe miners. Block9 earns commission on qualifying purchases from SoloSatoshi.com through affiliate links. Products include Bitaxe 601 Gamma 1.2 TH/s and NerdQAxe+ 2.5 TH/s.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Amazon affiliate partner for accessories including Yubico YubiKey, titanium seed plates, fireproof bags, and Bitcoin books (The Bitcoin Standard, Softwar). Hardware wallet sales (Blockstream Jade) also available via Amazon links.
• Bitcoin Trading CardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024Bitcoin Trading Cards affiliate partner offering physical collectible trading cards. Block9 earns commission on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links to btc-tc.com.
• LunarCrushminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Social intelligence platform for crypto analytics. Block9 promotes LunarCrush with 'BLOCK9' discount code for 15% off subscription. Partnership provides analytics tools for Block9's social monitoring activities.
• NansenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Onchain analytics platform affiliate partner. Block9 provides referral links for Nansen signups with potential loyalty points or airdrops for subscribers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hiro Systems: Hiro builds developer tooling for the Stacks ecosystem (Clarity, APIs, indexers). Block9 consults on and runs Stacks nodes for the same developer audience, making Hiro a partial-overlap peer.
• Trust Machines: Trust Machines builds products, infrastructure, and applications on Bitcoin and Stacks, making it a like-for-like Stacks/Bitcoin ecosystem peer emerging around the same technology stack as Block9.

Direct peers

• River Financial: River offers Bitcoin financial services, custody, and education for individuals and businesses - matching Block9's combination of consulting, education, and merchant acceptance support.
• Swan Bitcoin: Swan provides Bitcoin financial services with an education-led go-to-market for individuals and businesses, similar to Block9's mix of consulting, education, and merchant enablement around Bitcoin.
• Unchained Capital: Unchained offers Bitcoin financial services including multi-signature custody, lending, and educational resources for individuals and businesses - directly comparable to Block9's Bitcoin multi-sig and business onboarding services.
• Casa: Casa provides Bitcoin self-custody products with multi-signature wallet setups and onboarding services for individuals and businesses - closely aligned with Block9's wallet configuration, multi-sig, and education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Lightning Labs: Lightning Labs develops the Lightning Network stack and supports businesses building on Bitcoin Layer 2 - comparable to Block9's Lightning node setup and Bitcoin Layers consulting, but as a core protocol developer rather than a services firm.
• Chainalysis: Chainalysis is a broad incumbent providing blockchain analytics, consulting, and advisory services to businesses and governments - overlapping with Block9's consulting and onboarding support but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Blockstream: Blockstream operates Bitcoin and Liquid infrastructure (nodes, satellite, mining) and enterprise services - overlapping with Block9's node-setup and Bitcoin infrastructure consulting at a much broader scale.

Others

• BTCPay Server: BTCPay Server is the open-source Bitcoin payment processor that Block9 installs and configures for merchants; as an enabling ecosystem project, BTCPay is a peer-as-supplier rather than a competitor but defines the underlying rails Block9 monetizes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/block9app
• Facebookfacebook.com/block9app
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/block-9

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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