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Bitcoin for Beginners (1st Tuesdays) - Portland, Oregon Meetup

AUG4
18:30
  • This meetup explains the fundamentals of bitcoin to people just starting their bitcoin journey.
  • It covers topics such as what bitcoin is, how it differs from other cryptocurrencies, how to buy and custody bitcoin, and the principles behind its value and decentralization.
  • Attendees can ask questions and engage in discussions to deepen their understanding.

About this event

This meetup is focused on explaining bitcoin to beginners and people just starting their bitcoin journey.

Free to attend, all are welcome!

Winter Schedule:
6:30 - 6:45pm Get some food/drink and chat
6:45 -7:45pm Bitcoin for Beginners Presentation with time for Q & A
7:45 - 8:00pm Dedicated Q & A time

This meetup is focused on explaining bitcoin to beginners and people just starting their bitcoin journey. The presentation will answer questions such as: What is Bitcoin? What is the blockchain? How is bitcoin different from other cryptocurrencies? How do you buy bitcoin? How should you custody bitcoin? Why does bitcoin have value? What does it mean when one says bitcoin is decentralized? Peer-to-Peer? Immutable? Unconfiscatable? We'll answer all of these questions and more!

Please RSVP for this free in-person event through Meetup or Eventbrite.

Questions? Email beginningwithbtc@gmail.com

This event is taking place at Primal Burger located in SE Portland. Primal Burger serves serves great locally-sourced food and drinks, vegan/vegetarian options available as well. dicksprimalburger.com/

We hope to see you there!

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