Bitcoin Node Meetup — Understanding Bitcoin

Join us at Skill Studio for a special session the night before Bitcoin Whitepaper Day, as we explore what it really means to run a Bitcoin node — the beating heart of the Bitcoin network.

This session is non-technical and beginner-friendly, designed for anyone curious about how Bitcoin works, why decentralisation matters, and what it takes to run your own node at home.

Our speaker, Crypto Marxist — one of Canberra Blockchain’s community members and a long-time node operator — will share real-world insights from running a Bitcoin node: what worked, what didn’t, and why it’s one of the most empowering things you can do in Bitcoin.

We’ll cover:

• What Bitcoin is and how it really works
• Why you should (or shouldn’t) run your own node
• Hardware and software setup options (Raspberry Pi, desktop, VPS, etc.)
• The Bitcoin Core vs Knots debate
• How nodes uphold privacy, sovereignty, and trustless verification

To celebrate Bitcoin’s origins, we’ll also run a Free Bitcoin Raffle for attendees who register and come along.

📍 Skill Studio, Civic Square Hub, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City
🗓️ Wednesday, 30 October 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free entry | RSVP required

🍺 Drinks available | 🎁 Free Bitcoin raffle for attendees

Come for the conversation, stay for the community — and be part of Canberra’s growing open-tech movement.

Learn. Build. Innovate. Together.