What we’re about
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.gg/atjEPVTdsQ)
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Open Co-Working Fridays @ BitspaceHSR Layout, Bangalore
Want to co-work with other open source developers in Bangalore? Join us every Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Please click "Request to Join" in https://lu.ma/lstm35pi to complete your registration and for full details. (Do check https://lu.ma/bitshala for frequent updates on in person events.)
Agenda:
We will have a 4 hour session (14:00 - 18:00)- Share your goals at the beginning of each session
- Get to work!
- Share your progress at the end of each session
Remember to be respectful of others and create a fun, safe space for everyone!
For any queries, reach out to us:
- Whatsapp: 9118592188
- Signal username: bitspace.21
- Open Co-Working Fridays @ BitspaceHSR Layout, Bangalore
Want to co-work with other open source developers in Bangalore? Join us every Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Please click "Request to Join" in https://lu.ma/lstm35pi to complete your registration and for full details. (Do check https://lu.ma/bitshala for frequent updates on in person events.)
Agenda:
We will have a 4 hour session (14:00 - 18:00)- Share your goals at the beginning of each session
- Get to work!
- Share your progress at the end of each session
Remember to be respectful of others and create a fun, safe space for everyone!
For any queries, reach out to us:
- Whatsapp: 9118592188
- Signal username: bitspace.21
- Bitcoin Mining 101: Bitaxe Workshop, Book Launch & Open Q&AOlsen Sector 7, Bengaluru
Bitcoin Mining 101: Bitaxe Workshop, Book Launch & Open Q&A
🗓 Saturday, July 5, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST
📍 Location: Bitspace, Bangalore
🎟️ Free & open
🤝 In partnership with Ourpool.ioBitshala invites you to a special community gathering that demystifies Bitcoin mining! A hands-on workshop, book launch, and open Q&A.
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👇 Agenda
4:00 PM – 📘 Book Launch: Bitcoin Mining Decoded
We’ll begin by launching Bitcoin Mining Decoded, a new book written by Sunil Kumar, with AmityAge - amityage.com, making the complex world of mining simpler for everyone.Discover the key concepts behind mining, ASICs, mining pools, and more- from a fresh educational perspective.
After having sailed to more than 82 countries as an officer in the Merchant Navy, Sunil got into the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole in 2018 and has become an international expert; he brings that passion and knowledge to India now!4:30 PM – 🤝 OurPool: Bitcoin-backed Loan Offerings
We continue with a talk by Dr. Khushboo Khullar on introduction to, and deep-dive on service offerings by Ourpool.io.
Angel Investor, PhD alum from NUS, and former VP at Lightning ventures, Khushboo brings industry experience and insights from traditional finance and its interaction with Bitcoin for Markets, Fund Raising, Partnerships, etc.5:00 PM – 🛠️ Bitaxe Workshop
Then we’ll dive into a live, practical session on Bitaxe—the open-source DIY Bitcoin miner.A hands-on, beginner-friendly walkthrough of:
- What Bitaxe is and how it works
- Hardware setup & firmware flashing
- Connecting to testnet or mining pools
- Building your own open-source miner
8:00 PM onward – 🔄 Open Q&A + Round-table Discussion
Followed by an open discussion for builders, miners, and enthusiasts alike.Bring your curiosity and questions. Learn to mine Bitcoin. Share your insights. Connect with fellow Bitcoiners. RSVP Now!
