Lesson 10: Putting it together (how to learn safely + next steps)

Goal: leave with a safe learning plan and a clear path from beginner to confident operator.

Beginner

Start small. Learn how wallets work. Never share your seed phrase. Don’t rush. Bitcoin rewards patience and understanding.

Intermediate

Build a safe progression:

• Buy a small amount on an exchange.
• Withdraw to a wallet you control.
• Practice receiving, sending, and checking confirmations.
• Learn fees and do a low-fee transaction when the network is calm.
• Set up a long-term storage plan (hardware wallet + secure backups).

Expert lens

Treat Bitcoin like critical infrastructure. Verify before you trust: run a node when ready, understand transaction policies, and design custody around your real threat model (theft, coercion, accidents, inheritance, operational mistakes).