Live Cohort
A structured, guided experience with accountability and evaluation.
The live cohort version of Mastering Bitcoin is designed for learners who want structure, discussion, and peer accountability.
The first live cohort of this pathway for 2026 is coming soon...
Cohort Details
Registration deadline: February 20, 2026
Commencement date: March 2, 2026
Duration: 8 Weeks
Level: Beginner (Theory)
Mode: Self-study with weekly live sessions
Format: Online (Discord and Jitsi)
Timeframe
We meet weekly for eight weeks. Each study session lasts 90 minutes, starting Wednesday, March 11.
We expect everyone to attend every session, but understand that life happens. You are allowed two absences during the 8-week course. If you are absent a third time, we ask that you withdraw from the group. We would be happy to welcome you back in the future.
Study Sessions
We encourage you to turn your camera on for a more personal experience, but we respect anyone’s objections in regards to privacy. You are not being recorded during the study sessions and having the face to face experience leads to more meaningful discussion. If you have any issues with your personal internet connection, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to come up with a solution.
Every week:
One week prior to the meeting, you will receive:
Your assigned partner(s)
Discussion questions to prepare on and cover in your private partner chats, ahead of the group live session
Your breakout group (and deputy assignment)
At the meeting:
Breakout groups meet first.
Every member of the breakout group will take turns facilitating the discussion. Note that no single question is “assigned” — you are expected to prepares answers to all questions.
The designated deputy (whose name changes weekly) will ensure the group is on track. See the deputy guide for more information.
The final ~30 minutes are spent in a full-group wrap-up session.
Schedule
Evaluation & Graduation
Learners are evaluated holistically based on:
Consistent participation
Quality of engagement
Preparedness
Clarity of reasoning
Collaboration and communication
Graduates:
Are listed publicly
Receive a clear readiness signal
May be considered for the Open Source Fellowship
Completion alone does not guarantee progression or fellowship placement.
Start the Pathway
When you’re accepted into Mastering Bitcoin, you’ll receive access to the private #mastering-bitcoin channel on our Discord workspace. Once you join, take time to introduce yourself. Say a little bit about yourself, whether it be what area you’re from, what you do for work, or something you do for fun. If you don’t want to use your personal photo as your icon, that is totally fine. Just please change it to a unique image.
These groups work best when we get to know each other.
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