They manage the keys and scripts that allow you to prove ownership of bitcoin locked in the blockchain. Starting with a small amount of cryptographic randomness, a wallet can generate a structured hierarchy of private keys, public keys, addresses, and signing conditions.
In this technical meetup, we will go beneath wallet interfaces and explore how Bitcoin standards transform entropy into a usable self-custody system.
You will learn how mnemonic phrases, elliptic-curve cryptography, hierarchical deterministic wallets, derivation paths, and output descriptors work together to create and manage Bitcoin keys.
Bitshala Educators: Builders and educators actively working on Bitcoin FOSS education and open-source tooling.
We will skip generic blockchain introductions and focus directly on how Bitcoin wallets work under the hood.
This meetup is a good fit if you:
You do not need advanced cryptography experience. Familiarity with basic programming concepts is helpful, along with an interest in understanding the mathematics and standards behind Bitcoin wallets.
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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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