Bitcoin Wellington

Greetings!
Welcome to our meetup group dedicated to Bitcoin, Blockchain, Security, and Privacy! Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this group is open to everyone interested in learning more about these exciting topics. In addition to our main focus areas, we also delve into related subjects such as ChatGPT and the political and social implications of emerging technologies. We aim to provide a well-rounded experience by combining both theoretical discussions and practical exercises, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to grasp these subjects. Regardless of your level of knowledge, we encourage you to join us without hesitation. Remember, no question is too silly to ask!

Resources:
If you're new here and still trying to understand the basics, we recommend the following resources:

• Recommended smartphone wallet: AQUA wallet,Green Bitcoin Wallet
• Price movements: CoinGecko
• Video learning: Andreas Antonopoulos
• Podcasts: What Bitcoin Did, Stephan Livera, The Transformation of value (NZ)
• Reading materials: "Internet of Money" volumes 1-3 (non-technical), "The Bitcoin Standard", "The Little Bitcoin Book"

If you're ready to take the next step and get involved, here are some useful resources for you:
Places to purchase Bitcoin in New Zealand (including my referral):
Lightning Pay
EasyCrypto
Paxful

• Hardware wallet (best for long-term storage): Bitcoin Trezor, Cold Card
• Bitcoin Blockchain explorer: Mempool Space

For advanced enthusiasts seeking deeper insights, we recommend the following:

• Bitcoin network live data: Clark Moody Dashboard
• Reading material: "Mastering Bitcoin" (technical)

If you're curious about the tax implications of cryptocurrencies in New Zealand, Tim Doyle's Cryptocurrency Tax Blog provides valuable information.

To support the running of our group, you can send a tip with BTC or Lightning. This will help us to keep meetup running.

BTC address: bc1qsjasx5zlaxrar30ddlmnlp6ngfevkx0jz5a4u7
Lightning payments: Bitcoin Wellington Lightning gateway

Thank you all, and we look forward to seeing you at our meetups!