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The SAT Market, Calgary, AB June 27th 2025
The Bitcoin Rodeo, Calgary, AB June 28-29th 2025
Self Custody Bitcoin
A bitcoin wallet (or signing device) stores private keys on a secure element (hardware) or on software (mobile).
Mobile Wallets
Convenient for on the go spending
AQUA WALLET (Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid)
Hold, swap, and transact with your Bitcoin and gain easy access to Lightning and the Liquid Network.
BLOCKSTREAM GREEN (Bitcoin, Liquid)
A feature-rich Bitcoin and Liquid non-custodial wallet.
PHOENIX WALLET (Lightning)
Phoenix Wallet is a mobile app that offers native lightning support and is non-custodial.
For the ultimate privacy you will want your wallet to connect to your own bitcoin node as most wallets by default will connect to a third party node.
Multisig and Inheritance
Plan for the unexpected
The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust.
-SATOSHI NAKAMOTO
Bitcoin Mentor
Based in Calgary, Bitcoin Mentor provides training, support, and best practices to guide you along on your bitcoin journey. You are never alone and take your first steps with the aid of a trusted mentor.
Privacy with a Bitcoin Node
A Bitcoin full node is a computer that runs a copy of the Bitcoin software and stores a copy of the blockchain. If your wallet isn’t connected to your node, then you are trusting a third party – don’t trust, verify.
Umbrel
Umbrel offers an easy to use bitcoin node stack with an app store to install self-hosted applications.
Start9
Start9 offers an easy to use bitcoin node stack with an app store to install self-hosted applications.
myNode
myNode offers an easy to use bitcoin node stack with a marketplace to install self-hosted applications.
Public Key Cryptography
Public key cryptography is used to create a key pair that controls access to bitcoin. The key pair consists of a private key and—derived from it—a unique public key. The public key is used to receive funds, and the private key is used to sign transactions to spend the funds. Your private key is generated at random and is the most important key – so store that key on a secure hardware wallet and keep your seed words secret from others are really important.
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Bitcoin UTXOs
Understanding the fundamentals Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) is crucial for every Bitcoin investor
Tips on UTXO Management:
- Utilize a wallet that supports UTXO management
- Consolidate smaller UTXOs during times of low fees
- Aim to spend the whole UTXO to avoid change
- For frequent smaller payments look to utilize second layer solutions
Bitcoin is Peer to Peer
Bitcoin is designed to work without trusted intermediaries and operate peer to peer.
Live on Bitcoin
You can comfortably live without a bank account. Pay with bitcoin ₿ and lightning ⚡ to your favourite company today.
Local Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Calgary Paint Protection
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Privato Vineyard and Winery
A hidden gem in the heart of BC’s exciting new Thompson Valley wine region, Privato is a family owned boutique winery dedicated to the production of premium Burgundian styled wine.
CryptoTherm
CryptoTherm specializes in building robust mining systems for industrial-scale bitcoin operations.
Wildcat Coffee Company
Wildcat is a premium small-batch coffee roaster. Proudly located in the foothills of Alberta on the legendary Cowboy Trail.
Boulay Woodworks
As a small shop, we specialize in custom design and crafting premium furniture projects from solid hardwood lumber.
Coen Farm
Provide nutrient-dense food, & permaculture education to regenerate the planet & its people.
Electronic Recycling Association
The ERA (Electronic Recycling Association), is focused on reducing unnecessary waste and/or environmental impact through effective management of retiring electronic and IT equipment.
MADEX Art
Fine art and rare items.
Greater Property Group
Buy and sell Real Estate using bitcoin today.
High Country Inn
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the High Country Inn in Banff Alberta offers a range of comfortable amenities and services to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Jumping Pound Ranch
A family-owned and operated ranch nestled in the foothills of Alberta. Buy beef locally or book this boutique wedding venue.
Shift Happens Auto Sales
An Airdrie based used car dealership that accepts bitcoin for sales and services.
Calgary's BTC Map
Find and add local businesses that accept bitcoin locally and worldwide.
Bitcoin Protocols
Improving Privacy, Scaling and more
A layer is simply a network other than the Bitcoin blockchain that allows users to use bitcoin. Layers allow Bitcoin blockchain transactions to represent or settle large numbers of payments in batches. Layers connect with the blockchain, but they do not broadcast every single transaction to the blockchain, saving on fees and enabling more rapid settlement.
