Join the Columbia Bitcoin Meetup for an educational workshop for beginners and experienced users of Bitcoin.
For the first part of the workshop, the goal is to explain Bitcoin to people who are unfamiliar with it and also set beginners up with their first wallet.
We will discuss different wallet options, their tradeoffs, and also recovering a wallet from the seed words. The hope is to have active members of the meetup and other experienced users give their feedback and preferences on what works for them.
We will also do a demo of a desktop wallet called Sparrow Wallet. This is a wallet that has many advanced features but also has a simple interface that, in my opinion, teaches you a lot about how Bitcoin works as you use it.
We will finish up with any specific topics or discussions that attendees want to dive deeper into.
The format of this workshop will be informal and questions/feedback throughout is encouraged.
Topics to be discussed:
-What is Bitcoin?
-Setting up a wallet
-Recovering a wallet from the seed words
-Sparrow Wallet Demo
-Q&A
Meetup caps attendance at 10 people however there is space for 25+ in the event space.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
đź•” Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
đź“Ť Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center Street · West Columbia, SC
✨ The Columbia Bitcoin Meetup was created to foster a thriving community of Bitcoiners in the Columbia area, build a circular economy, and provide a safe space for peer-to-peer trades. Our events are exclusively focused on Bitcoin—its technology, use cases, and role in creating financial sovereignty.