The Hurried: Bitcoin Straight Up

Get it. Own it. Use it. Bitcoin competence in 60-75 minutes.

Total Time: 60-75 minutes
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What You'll Achieve

This path gets you from zero to functional bitcoin user in under 75 minutes. No fluff, no philosophy lectures - just the essential skills you need NOW.

Stage 1: Emergency Setup

20-25 minutes | Get bitcoin, take custody, secure backup

MODULE 1 OF 8

Get Bitcoin Fast

Learn the fastest, safest ways to acquire your first bitcoin. Exchange comparison and $20 test purchase.

10 minutes
MODULE 2 OF 8

Immediate Custody

Set up your first self-custody wallet in 8 minutes. Blue Wallet, Muun, or Phoenix - you choose.

8 minutes
MODULE 3 OF 8

💾 Emergency Backup

Protect your seed phrase properly. Create secure, tested backup that will last decades.

7 minutes

Stage 2: Use It Safely

20-25 minutes | Transactions, safety, security essentials

MODULE 4 OF 8

📤 Send & Receive Basics

Master bitcoin transactions. Addresses, fees, confirmations - everything you need to transact safely.

10 minutes
MODULE 5 OF 8

✅ Transaction Safety Checklist

Avoid costly mistakes. The pre-send checklist that prevents 95% of bitcoin losses.

8 minutes
MODULE 6 OF 8

Quick Security Essentials

Lock down your phone, enable 2FA, recognize scams. 7 minutes to solid security posture.

7 minutes

Stage 3: Level Up

15-20 minutes | Lightning Network and next steps

MODULE 7 OF 8

Lightning for Speed

Instant, low-fee bitcoin payments. Learn Lightning Network basics in 8 minutes.

8 minutes
MODULE 8 OF 8

Next Steps & Resources

Your roadmap for continued learning. Communities, tools, and paths for deeper mastery.

7 minutes

Ready to start? Begin with Module 1.

You're 60 minutes away from bitcoin sovereignty.