Bitcoin Masterclass

THE MASTERCLASS to understand Bitcoin – you will learn the essential knowledge about Bitcoin & related technologies. We cover cryptography, the structure of transactions and blocks and how they are chained, smart contract language, the Lightning protocol as well as software and toolkits to develop on top of the blockchain and Lightning. You will learn directly from world-renowned specialists such as Lightning protocol co-designer Dr. Christian Decker.

NEXT Bitcoin Masterclass: 12 – 14 February 2025

Pre Class to get ready: Masterclass Preparation Day – 11 February 2025

Bitcoin Protocol I

Bitcoin Intro
Elliptic Curves & Cryptography
Digital signatures: Schnorr
Bitcoin Script
Transactions
- Introduction
- Basic transaction types
- Timelocks
- Multisig

Bitcoin Protocol II

Transactions (continued)
- SegWit
- Taproot & Tapscript
- OP_RETURN / Timestamping
- Miniscript
Wallets and adresses
Blockchain / Mining
Forks & Consensus

Lightning Network

History of the Lightning Network
Bitcoin = Lightning
c-lightning
BitVM, Ark & Taproot Assets
Lightning Exercise: build your own local Lightning Network

And an Apéro at the end to celebrate!

Feel not yet ready?

Dont worry we have a preparation day ready for you.

Check it out here:

Masterclass Preparation Day

Benefits:

Advanced Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of Bitcoin protocols, including SegWit, Taproot, and Miniscript, guided by top experts.
Lightning Network Expertise: Gain insights into the Lightning Network, including its history, functioning, and implementation through hands-on exercises with Christian Decker from Blockstraem and Oliver Gugger from Lightning Labs
Technical Proficiency: Master cryptographic techniques such as Schnorr signatures, Bitcoin Script, and blockchain consensus mechanisms.
Practical Development Skills: Learn to develop on top of the Bitcoin blockchain and Lightning Network using essential software and toolkits.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts and peers, enhancing your professional network and opportunities in the blockchain space.

By completing this course, you will be equipped to tackle complex Bitcoin and blockchain projects, advancing your career in the cryptocurrency industry

Requirements:

Course language is English (Lecturers speaks German aswell)
Basic understanding of Bitcoin (make sure you know everything covered in our Bitcoin Essentials course)
Basic familiarity with the command line
A Telegram account for communication and exchange of information during the course
Laptop with an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (native or virtual machine)

Timetable & Infos

Morning 09:00 – 12:00
Lunch @Ristorante Cucina (included)
Afternoon 13:30 – 17:00

At the end of the last day there will be an Apéro in the evening.

Course language is English
Teacher also speaks German and French

Download the detailed programm here.

Location

HWZ – Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich

Lagerstrasse 5
8004 Zürich
Switzerland

Costs:

Corporate Price: CHF 2’950
Individual / Startup Price: CHF 1’450
(Discount possible thanks to our sponsors)
Student: CHF 725
Pay in CHF or Bitcoin
Lunch and drinks included in the price

Teachers:

Christian Decker

Dominik Spicher

Oliver Gugger

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