📚 Topics Directory¶
Welcome to the BTC NYC Topics Library — the heart of our community education project. Each folder here represents a core Bitcoin topic taught in our NYC workshops and shared freely for anyone to learn from or build on.
🧭 Current Topics¶
🧱 Bitcoin Node¶
Learn how to run your own node and take control of your Bitcoin experience.
- Getting Started: Install and configure a Bitcoin node using platforms like Umbrel or Start9.
🔐 Bitcoin Hardware Wallet¶
Build a DIY signing device and understand the security trade-offs behind open-source hardware wallets.
- Beginner Build: Assemble hardware, flash open-source firmware, and test a wallet end-to-end.
(More topics coming soon — privacy, multisig, mining, and sovereignty!)
💡 Want to Suggest a New Topic?¶
Got an idea for a new class or subject you’d like to see?
- Open a New Issue → select “Propose a New Class.”
- Include your topic idea, outline, and learning goals.
- Once approved, you can help write or teach it!
🤝 Contribute to an Existing Topic¶
If you’d like to improve an existing lesson:
- Fix typos or update information by opening a PR.
- Add new sub-lessons to expand a topic — e.g.,
bitcoin-node/01-node-security/. - Or open a Quick Fix issue for small changes.
See our Contributing Guide for full details.
🧑🏫 Teaching These Topics?¶
If you’re preparing to lead a BTC NYC class, the Teachers Lounge has runbooks, checklists, and templates to guide every step of your session.
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