Bitcoin Basics for Developers - 24 Aug - Dharamshala
When: Sunday, 3:00–5:00 PM IST
Where: AltSpace, Dharamshala
Hosted by: Bitshala × AltSpace
About the meetup
A fast, developer-first introduction to Bitcoin. We’ll start with the seminal “What is the problem?” video by Joe Bryan. to explain why Bitcoin exists.
Followed by diving into the core concepts devs need to reason about Bitcoin systems.
Last but not the least, concrete pathways to build, contribute, and collaborate in the place with Bitshala and Bitspace.
Who is this for
Software engineers, Rust/Go/JS devs, backend folks, systems/infra engineers, vibe-coders, open-source contributors, technical founders and Bitcoin-curious folks of all kinds.
What you’ll learn
The problem statement Bitcoin solves (trust minimization, double-spend, permissionless settlement)
A mental model for Bitcoin: keys, transactions, UTXOs, blocks, consensus
Tools & starting points for developers
How to get involved and opportunities at Bitshala & Bitspace
Agenda (120 mins)
Kickoff: “What's the problem?” video (30 min)
Intro to Bitcoin (for devs): Ankit (Co-founder, AltSpace) — concepts & mental models (30 min)
Bitshala × Bitspace: Opportunities for developers — Saurabh, Program & Ops lead at Bitshala (30 min)
Q&A + pathways + networking (30 min)
Speakers
Ankit — Co-founder, AltSpace; educator and community builder
Saurabh — Programs and Operations Lead, Bitshala/Bitspace
Bring
Laptop optional, notebook recommended. Curiosity mandatory.
Logistics
Limited seats. RSVP required. Exact location and access details will be shared after approval. Light refreshments on the house.
Code of Conduct
Be kind, be curious, no shilling. This is a learning space.