Thu, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM AEDT
Join us at Skill Studio for a special session the night before Bitcoin Whitepaper Day , as we explore what it really means to run a Bitcoin node — the beating heart of the Bitcoin network.
This session is non-technical and beginner-friendly , designed for anyone curious about how Bitcoin works, why decentralisation matters, and what it takes to run your own node at home.
Our speaker, Crypto Marxist — one of Canberra Blockchain’s community members and a long-time node operator — will share real-world insights from running a Bitcoin node: what worked, what didn’t, and why it’s one of the most empowering things you can do in Bitcoin.
### We’ll cover:
What Bitcoin is and how it really works
Why you should (or shouldn’t) run your own node
Hardware and software setup options (Raspberry Pi, desktop, VPS, etc.)
The Bitcoin Core vs Knots debate
How nodes uphold privacy, sovereignty, and trustless verification
To celebrate Bitcoin’s origins, we’ll also run a Free Bitcoin Raffle for attendees who register and come along.
📍 Skill Studio, Civic Square Hub, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City
🗓️ Wednesday, 30 October 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free entry | RSVP required
🍺 Drinks available | 🎁 Free Bitcoin raffle for attendees
Come for the conversation, stay for the community — and be part of Canberra’s growing open-tech movement.
Learn. Build. Innovate. Together.