Secure Your Bitcoin for Life.
The step-by-step course to master self-custody, and build a cold storage system you can recover, verify, and confidently spend from.
From foundational mechanics to advanced Coldcard setups, this is the complete security blueprint trusted by Bitcoiners globally.
After years of helping people secure Bitcoin, I see the same mistakes over and over again.
Most people write down their seed phrase and never verify it works. They've never wiped their wallets and tested the recovery process. They're trusting a system they've never proven works.
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Untested backups.
They second-guess every transaction. They're afraid to touch their setup because one wrong move feels irreversible. That fear comes from not understanding the system.
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Fear of doing it wrong.
They don't authenticate firmware or verify addresses on their device. They assume their hardware wallet is secure just because they bought it—unaware of the critical steps they're skipping.
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Missing best practices.
They think more complexity equals more security, so they jump into complex design like multisig or passphrases before understanding the basics. Now they have a setup so complex they can't confidently use it—and when something breaks, they have no idea how to fix it.
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Over-complicated setups.
But here is the most dangerous mistake I see.
People are using Bitcoin without truly understanding it.
Your coins show up. Your hardware wallet works. Everything looks secure. But you can't explain how it actually works. You don't know what you'd do if something went wrong.
And when something does go wrong—a lost device, a corrupted backup, an unexpected error—that's when the panic starts. You don't know if your Bitcoin is gone forever or if there's a simple fix. You don't know which steps are safe and which ones could make it worse. Without understanding, every decision feels like a gamble.
Bitcoin doesn't forgive guessing.
You can't call customer support. You can't reverse a transaction. You can't recover funds from a setup you have lost the keys to.
Real security isn't about following tutorials. It's about understanding the system well enough to recover, troubleshoot, and act correctly when it matters.
Stop following instructions. Start understanding the system.
Most online content teaches you what to click, but never explains the fundamentals. That is why you feel insecure—you are learning steps instead of mastering tools.
The Bitcoin Course is the antidote. It is a practical, step-by-step security course designed to give you the foundational knowledge AND the skills to secure your bitcoin.
✅ Achieve True Confidence: Understand the mechanics of keys, seeds, and addresses so you never second-guess a transaction again.
✅ Master Cold Storage: Learn industry-leading tools like Coldcard and Sparrow Wallet without getting lost in technical jargon.
✅ Eliminate the "Fear of Loss:" Sleep soundly knowing your backups are robust, verified, and stress-tested against real-world failure scenarios.
✅ Future-Proof Your Wealth: Build a security foundation that adapts as Bitcoin evolves, ensuring your savings stay protected for decades.
Your Roadmap to Bitcoin Sovereignty
Start with the Fundamentals.
Lay the foundation by understanding how Bitcoin wallets actually work. You will move beyond surface-level tutorials to understand the mechanics that protect your funds, giving you the knowledge to act with certainty.
Design your wallet structure.
Once you know the mechanics, you’ll learn how to organize your wallets for real-world use. We explore the pros and cons of different security models so you can design a structure that fits your unique wealth and risk profile.
Build Your Setup.
Put theory into practice with hands-on tutorials that guide you through building your own secure system—exactly like a professional would. By the end, you’ll have a complete, tested setup you understand inside and out.
I've spent thousands of hours obsessing over Bitcoin security, so you don't have to.
📺 400,000+ Views on YouTube
My Southern Bitcoiner tutorials have helped hundreds of thousands of people navigate Bitcoin security. Every video is tested, revised, and refined based on real student questions.
🛡️ 7+ Years Securing Real Bitcoin
I've helped clients secure millions of dollars in self-custody. I've seen the common mistakes and pitfalls firsthand, and I know exactly how to fix and address them before they cost you.
🎤 Trusted by the Bitcoin Community
I am a frequent speaker at conferences, on podcasts, and on the radio. I am trusted by peers to teach correct security practices.
⚙️ I Use What I Teach
Every setup and tool in this course is one I personally trust. I don't recommend tools I wouldn't use to secure my own Bitcoin.
What you will learn.
The Self Custody Course distills years of research, and real-world experience into an interactive, self-paced video course.
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Introduction: How to Master Bitcoin Security.
Bitcoin Wallets Explained: How Do They Actually Work?
Bitcoin Wallet Fundamentals: Seed Phrases, Keys, and Addresses.
Bitcoin Wallet Deep Dive: Structures, UTXO’s, and Coin Control.
Ultimate Bitcoin Security with Hardware Wallets.
Backing up Bitcoin Wallets and Seed Phrase Security.
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Bitcoin wallets and nodes: How they work together.
BIP39 Explained: How do seed words actually work?
Wallet Fingerprints: How to identify your different wallets.
Bitcoin Address Types Explained: Which should you use?
Derivation Paths: How Wallets Generate Your Bitcoin Addresses.
Bitcoin Fees Explained: Fee rates, Sats per Byte, and the Mempool.
How to get transactions confirmed fast without overpaying.
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Introduction: What is a Security Model?
Understanding Threat Modelling.
The 3 Bitcoin Security Models Explained.
Which Security Model Should You Use?
Bitcoin Passphrases Explained: Deep Dive.
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Introduction: How to use this Chapter.
Shopping List: All The Hardware You Need.
Sparrow Wallet: Initial Download and Setup.
Coldcard Initial Configuration and Pin Setup.
Coldcard Firmware Upgrade and Verification.
Building a complete Single Signature Setup.
Building a complete Passphrased Setup.
Don't risk your future wealth on guesswork and random tutorials.
Get the proven framework and the confidence required to truly become your own bank.
Lifetime Access to The Course
$397
Includes:
✓ Lifetime access to The Bitcoin Course.
✓ Course updates included
Lifetime Access + Private Call
$547
✓ Lifetime access to The Bitcoin Course.
✓ Course updates included
✓ 1-hour private video call (setup review & Q&A)
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FAQ
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No experience is required. This course is designed to teach Bitcoin security from the ground up. Complete beginners can take this course and learn how to secure their Bitcoin step by step. We start with the fundamentals — explaining how wallets and keys work — before moving into practical tutorials where you’ll build a secure setup yourself.
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We highly recommend completing the Fundamentals section, even if you’ve used Bitcoin wallets before. Once you understand the basics, you can choose which setup tutorial to follow depending on your goals. There’s no need to watch every single video, but the fundamentals will give you a foundation that makes everything else easier and safer.
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This course takes you from zero to complete confidence in Bitcoin security — without having to piece together random information from all over the internet. It’s designed and taught by a Bitcoin security expert who has helped hundreds of people secure their coins. You’ll follow a clear, structured path from beginner fundamentals to advanced wallet setups, so you don’t waste time or risk learning outdated or incorrect information, and missing important best practices.
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No. We only cover wallets that we actually use ourselves. We do not cover wallets we would not personally trust ourselves.
