Do you need to learn Bitcoin?

You Know Bitcoin is the Money of the Future... So Why Does Using It Feel Intimidating?

Learn to actually use Bitcoin, with hands-on, zero risk exercises

You've heard about Bitcoin, and maybe read some articles or books. You know that Bitcoin is changing finance. Maybe you've bought some on an exchange.

But when it comes to actually using Bitcoin—holding it yourself, sending and receiving it without asking permission—something stops you.What if it's too complicated? What if you mess up?Mistakes in Bitcoin can be costly, but they’re also 100% avoidable with the right guidance.And of course, the biggest mistake is to not own any bitcoin, and miss out on this revolutionary new form of money.Bitcoin, Hands-On is your ultimate guide to doing, instead of just reading. With 28 practical, step-by-step exercises, you’ll go from beginner to confident Bitcoin user—without the fear of making costly errors.

Many are convinced - Bitcoin is the most revolutionary form of money ever created.

And they worry that if they don’t own Bitcoin, they’ll be stuck with government-printed money that loses value every day.We know this money is being printed by the truckload, as the constantly increasing prices show us.So, you know you need to learn about Bitcoin. But learning is challenging if you don't have hundreds of hours to spend.

Written like a true IT person - step by step, hand-holding, detailed, all while being easy to understand. I went into this knowing nothing about Bitcoin but after having read and worked through the author's SQL challenge book, I felt I was in good hands. Now that I'm 10 chapters in, I can confidently say this is a worthwhile book and is a great guiding light into the world of Bitcoin. Thanks for writing it!

— DRW

Sure, you can find mountains of information—videos, podcasts, articles, and books.

This wealth of information is fabulous, and it's important for people to learn the basics of why bitcoin is so crucial.But what people need and can't find is this—clear, practical, hands-on practice on the basics of using bitcoin, without middlemen.Not on an exchange such as Coinbase. Not via an ETF. Using bitcoin without middlemen is known as self custody, and it's critical.It means that you have full ownership and control over your bitcoin, and don't have to ask some institution to handle it for you. Instead, you store, send, and receive bitcoin yourself, privately and securely.

But how do you learn the practical details of Bitcoin?

How do you learn the essential skills like:

  • Creating a wallet that can be easily restored

  • Sending and receiving Bitcoin inexpensively and safely

  • Holding Bitcoin long-term in self custody

  • Avoiding scammers and other dangers

The way to truly learn Bitcoin is to roll up your sleeves and use it - in a risk-free environment.

Think back to learning to drive. Did your instructor start with the physics of internal combustion engines? No, they didn't. They probably said:

  • "Here's the gas pedal, here's the brake"

  • "Let's practice in this empty parking lot"

  • "Now try turning. See, you're doing it!"

These exercises give you a risk-free way to learn Bitcoin safely.

After installing Sparrow Wallet (a well-known, free and open-source Bitcoin wallet software), you'll do exercises that walk you through:

  • Buying a tiny amount of real bitcoin from trusted exchanges

  • Setting up your first real wallets

  • Making sure that the wallets can be recovered

  • Sending and receiving Bitcoin securely and confidently

All this, while learning how to avoid common problems. The potential pitfalls are laid out, so you can steer clear.Every exercise ends with a "Learn More" section—it's there if you're curious, but skip it if you just want the essentials.

This is a wonderful book. Well written, easy to follow. Especially if you are used to going to your 9yr old granddaughter for digital help. Self custody is essential for bitcoin. This will get you on your way. Great exercises to do to accomplish the goal.

— Amazon Customer

Who should buy Bitcoin Hands-On? It's for you if you...

  • Are curious about bitcoin, and want to learn the basics without spending too much money

  • Know you need to learn about bitcoin, but don't know where to start

  • Already have some bitcoin on an exchange like Coinbase, but want to withdraw it into self custody

  • Have some bitcoin in self custody, but don't feel confident with your setup

Amazing book. I have been trying to figure out how to set up a wallet - this book has several step by step examples. My son has been on my case to be investing a little at a time into Bitcoin - great book for me to do on my own, he is too busy to help.

— DM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Can I see a few sample exercises, to see if I like the format?
    Sure. Click here to download some sample chapters. These will give you a good idea of exactly how the exercises work.

  • Do I have to buy real bitcoin to do the exercises?
    Yes. In order to go through all the exercises, you will need to buy a very small amount of bitcoin. A purchase of $25 is plenty to do all the exercises, including the fees, and have most of it left over. And Bitcoin, Hands-On guides you through the process.

  • What do I need, to go through the exercises?
    Aside from about $25 to buy some bitcoin, you'll need a computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and mobile phone, and the willingness to learn some new software.

  • Will I also learn about the principles and theory of Bitcoin, or is it all just practice exercises?
    Bitcoin, Hands-On is focused on learning and understanding at a practical level. But after every exercise, there's a "Learn More" section, which goes into more details about the theory and terminology (like private keys, mining, fees, etc), of the exercise that you just worked through.

  • Am I going to learn how to work with other cryptocurrencies, or just Bitcoin?
    The Bitcoin, Hands-On course is all about diving deep into the practical application of Bitcoin. I don’t cover other cryptocurrencies because, honestly, Bitcoin is the only one that's viable over the long term. By focusing just on Bitcoin, you master the one that started it all, and has proven itself over time.

  • I have a question that's not on this list.
    No problem, send me an email at [email protected] and let's talk!