Bitcoin Wallets & Self Custody | Hyderabad
Your Bitcoin wallet doesn't contain a Bitcoin, it holds the secret keys to a public ledger.
Most people start their Bitcoin journey on centralized exchanges, assuming that keeping funds in an account works like a standard bank. But if an exchange holds your keys, they hold your funds. Real ownership means learning how wallets actually work, how to back up your recovery phrase safely, and how to verify transactions yourself without relying on third parties.
No prior coding or Bitcoin knowledge required.
AGENDA:
Self-Custody vs. Custodial Exchanges: Why "not your keys, not your coins" matters more than ever.
Keys vs. Coins: Learn how public and private key pairs work so you never confuse where your money is actually stored.
Mastering the Seed Phrase: Understand how 12 or 24 words restore your funds across devices and how to back them up offline securely.
Software vs. Hardware: Compare free mobile setups with dedicated hardware devices to choose the right balance of convenience and safety.
Key Management & Recovery: Best practices for seed phrases, passphrase protection, and multi-signature setups.
Hands-on practice: With step-by-step guidance, build, sign, and send a transaction on Bitcoin’s test network.
WHO'S GUIDING
Led by the Bitshala Contributors. We are a community of Bitcoin developers and educators.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Level: Beginner-friendly.
Format: An interactive workshop with explanations, room for questions, and a guided transaction exercise.
Bring: A laptop and your curiosity.
Experience needed: None. You don’t need to know how to code.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
This workshop is for you if:
You hold Bitcoin on an exchange and want to safely take control of your own funds.
You want to understand why self-custody matters before moving real money off an exchange.
You prefer practicing in a safe, zero-risk setup where mistakes cost nothing.
You care about open-source tools that protect your privacy and personal sovereignty.
Don't trust the apps, learn how to verify your own sovereignty.
About Bitshala
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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