Bitshala

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About us

Bitshala is a club for Bitcoiners and enthusiasts of Lightning Network, Nostr, etc. Hang out with other Bitcoiners at our meetups or cohorts to learn & work in Bitcoin FOSS or startups.

Our meetups keep you updated on all things Bitcoin: Basics, Building Career, What got shipped last week, PR Reviews, BitDev, and more!
Our cohorts focus on helping you join a program and educate yourself as a Bitcoin developer

Where📍
Offline: Bangalore, India (more cities soon)
Online:
Discord https://discord.com/invite/STeQFVEWf9
twitter https://x.com/bitshala_org
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitshala/

What 📚
Software Engineering, System Engineering, Networking Protocol Design, Game Theory, Cryptography, Economics, Market/Social Dynamics, Complex Systems

Come in. It's Free and open like FOSS.

Featured event

Bitcoin Wallets (Cheeka, Haryana)

Sat, Jun 13 · 10:00 AM IST

Velvet Vision Boutique, Velvet Vision Boutique, opposite DAV College, Guhla Road, Cheeka, Haryana, India, Cheeka, IN

# Most people treat Bitcoin wallets like digital leather purses, but they are actually closer to a keychain for a global locker system.

We are used to apps like Google Pay or PayPal, where a company tracks our balance on a private spreadsheet. When people start with Bitcoin, they treat wallet apps the same way. But Bitcoin works fundamentally differently. This session is designed to look past the buttons and screens on your phone to understand what a wallet actually does: managing keys, signing messages, and reading a public ledger.

## AGENDA

The Empty Wallet: Your coins live on the network, not your device; we will trace how a wallet reads the blockchain to calculate your balance.
The Power of 12 Words: A piece of paper can outlast a broken phone; we look at how math turns a backup phrase into your private keys.
The Mechanics of a Transaction: Sending Bitcoin is just signing a digital contract; we will break down exactly what happens when you hit 'send'.
Choosing Your First Wallet: Not all wallet apps are created equal; we will compare custodial apps versus self-custody apps so you can protect your funds.

## WHO'S GUIDING

Educator, Bitshala: An open-source contributor focused on making technical Bitcoin concepts accessible to newcomers.

## WHAT TO EXPECT

This is an interactive, concept-first workshop. We will use visual analogies, live demonstrations, and step-by-step breakdowns. There will be no complex coding, no price speculation, and no stupid questions.

## IS THIS FOR YOU?

You recently bought Bitcoin or want to, but feel uncomfortable keeping it on a centralized exchange.
You want to know why your 12-word backup phrase is so critical, rather than just blindly writing it down.
You are curious about how peer-to-peer money functions when there is no bank in the middle to click "Forgot Password."
You prefer understanding how things work from first principles over just memorizing instructions.

Prior coding experience or financial background not required. A curious mindset and a willingness to unlearn how traditional banking works is.

Stop trusting third-party platforms with your digital assets; come learn how to truly own your Bitcoin from the ground up.

# About Bitshala

Bitshala is a Bitcoin-focused education initiative where we help developers, designers, and curious builders learn by doing. We run cohorts, clubs, workshops, a hackerspace, and community programs that make it easier for people to explore, contribute to, and build on Bitcoin. Our focus is on hands-on learning, proof-of-work, and growing alongside a community of people who care about open technology, design, and the future of money.

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