# Live Cohort
This live cohort version of [Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line](/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line.md) is designed for learners who want hands-on guidance, peer accountability, and structured progression.
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**Live cohort 1 for 2026 is completed. Cohort 2 is coming in June 2026.**
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## Cohort Details
* **Registration deadline**: February 20, 2026
* **Commencement date**: March 9, 2026
* **Duration**: 7 Weeks
* **Level**: Intermediate (Hands-On)
* **Mode**: Self-study with weekly live sessions
* **Format**: Online (Discord, GitHub, Jitsi)
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## Timeframe
We meet weekly for seven weeks. Each study session lasts 90 minutes, starting Thursday, March 19.
We expect everyone to attend every session, but understand that life happens. You are allowed one absence during the 7-week course. If you are absent a second 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](/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line/live-cohort/discussion-questions.md) to prepare on and cover in your private partner chats, ahead of the group live session
* An assigned technical exercise to practice what you’ve learned
* 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. Technical exercise methodology/approach can also be discussed.
* The designated deputy (whose name changes weekly) will ensure the group is on track. See the [deputy guide](/02/learn-bitcoin-from-the-command-line/live-cohort/deputy-guide.md) for more information.
* The final \~30 minutes are spent in a full-group wrap-up session.
## Schedule
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Setting Up Bitcoin Core VPS
Chapter 3: Understanding Your Bitcoin Setup
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Chapter 4: Sending Bitcoin Transactions
Chapter 5: Controlling Bitcoin Transactions
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Chapter 6: Expanding Bitcoin Transactions - Multisigs
Chapter 7: Expanding Bitcoin Transactions - PSBTs
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Chapter 8: Expanding Bitcoin Transactions - Others
Chapter 9: Introducing Bitcoin Scripts
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Chapter 10: Embedding Bitcoin Scripts in p2SH Transactions
Chapter 11: Empowering Timelock with Bitcoin Scripts
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Chapter 12: Expanding Bitcoin Scripts
Chapter 13: Designing Bitcoin Scripts
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Pathway wrap-up and next steps
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The pathway covers chapters 01–13 of "[Learning Bitcoin From Command Line](https://github.com/BlockchainCommons/Learning-Bitcoin-from-the-Command-Line)”. After the cohort, independently explore chapters 14–20, which explores the advanced functionalities of Bitcoin Core.
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## Evaluation & Graduation
Learners are evaluated holistically based on:
* Consistent participation
* Quality of engagement
* Technical skill
* Preparedness
* Problem-solving
* Clarity of reasoning
* Collaboration and communication
Graduates:
* Are [listed publicly](/graduates.md)
* 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 Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line, you’ll receive access to the private **#bitcoin-cli** channel on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/UJ5znDaCac) 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.
Begin Learn Bitcoin from the Command Line
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