Welcome to the Foundations Campus! 🎓

This is your home for Year 1 of BTC University. Here you'll find resources, connect with mentors, and collaborate with fellow students as you begin your journey into Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

Feel free to introduce yourself in #introductions and don't hesitate to ask questions in #homework-help!

Hey everyone! I'm one of the mentors here to help guide you through your first year. If you have any questions about BTC 101 or 102, feel free to tag me!

Pro tip: Check out the #resources channel for study guides and recommended reading materials. 📚

Just finished chapter 3 of BTC 101! The section on the Cypherpunk Manifesto really opened my eyes to the philosophy behind Bitcoin. Anyone else found that part interesting?

@Michael K. Yes! That chapter was amazing. I had no idea about the history behind it. The connection between privacy and financial freedom is something I never considered before.

Quick question for the group - has anyone set up their first hardware wallet yet? I'm looking at getting a Coldcard but wanted to hear recommendations first.

@David J. Great question! Coldcard is an excellent choice for serious Bitcoiners. We cover hardware wallets in depth in BTC 201, but for starters:

• Coldcard - Best for Bitcoin maximalists, airgapped security
• Ledger - Good multi-coin support, beginner friendly
• Trezor - Open source, great community

I'd recommend starting with understanding seed phrases first (BTC 101 Chapter 5) before diving into hardware!