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beginner · ~30 min

Bitcointalk 101

Understand what Bitcointalk is, who runs it, and why it still matters for Bitcoin.

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Lessons

  1. 1What is Bitcointalk?The forum that has run continuously since 2009 — and why that still matters.
    6mquiz
  2. 2How Bitcointalk is organizedCategories, boards, threads, posts — and the special boards to know.
    5mquiz
  3. 3Ranks, activity, and what they meanNewbie to Legendary — how rank, activity, and merit relate.
    6mquiz
  4. 4The merit systemWhy merit exists, how to earn it, and what blows up in your face.
    6mquiz
  5. 5Your first dayLurk, learn, post with intention — the playbook for week one.
    7mquiz
Final assessmentPassing is what earns the course certificate.
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