Yesterday, we wrapped up the first study group session of the second Bitcoin CLI live cohort of 2026. 🚀 Over the week, participants explored the foundations of Bitcoin, learned how to set up and run a Bitcoin Core node on a VPS, and gained a practical understanding of the different Bitcoin networks: mainnet, testnet, and regtest. They also got hands-on with bitcoin-cli, learning how to interact directly with their nodes, verify their setups, and use basic wallet commands. Through technical exercises, partner discussions, and group conversations, participants took their first steps toward understanding Bitcoin from the command line up.

Just wrapped up the Week 2 study group session of the Mastering Bitcoin Live Cohort 🎉 Over the past week, participants explored Chapter 3 (Bitcoin Core: The Reference Implementation) and Chapter 4 (Keys and Addresses), building a deeper understanding of the software that powers the Bitcoin network and the cryptographic foundations behind ownership and transactions. Before today's session, participants met with their assigned study partners to work through discussion questions, challenge each other's thinking, and prepare additional questions for the group. During the study session, breakout groups led engaging conversations, shared insights from their readings, and unpacked some of the more technical concepts together. One of the most rewarding parts of the cohort continues to be seeing learners teach, question, and learn from one another.

Just wrapped up the first study group session of this year's second Mastering Bitcoin live cohort. 🥳 Over the next few weeks, participants will be building strong Bitcoin fundamentals in a focused, community-driven environment as they work through Mastering Bitcoin together. This week, we explored the foundations of Bitcoin, covering the introduction and how Bitcoin works chapters. Participants also connected with their study partners, discussed key concepts, and prepared to lead conversations that deepen their understanding of the material. Looking forward to seeing the discussions and insights that emerge over the coming weeks. 🚀