Bitcoin Wellington

Greetings!
Welcome to the Wellington Bitcoin community!
Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this group is open to everyone interested in learning more about Bitcoin.
We hold bi-monthly meetups in Wellington city, for Bitcoiners to get together, hang out, and discuss Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related topics.
Regardless of your level of knowledge, we encourage you to get involved, no question is too silly to ask!
We'll also use this group to keep you updated on other Bitcoin events going on, such as the thrice-yearly Bitkiwi Bitcoin Events that we run in New Zealand's main centres.

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.

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