Bitcoin Security Consulting

Secure your Bitcoin
with expert guidance.

Walk away with a fully verified self-custody setup — the right hardware, tested backups, and the confidence to manage it yourself.

Your Bitcoin, fully secured.

Complete end-to-end setups — we work until everything is built, tested, and proven.

Self-Custody Setup — Coldcard hardware wallet on a desk

Self-Custody Setup

FROM $450

Walk away with a complete, tested setup you fully understand and own.

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Anyone ready to take their Bitcoin security seriously — whether you're taking self-custody for the first time or upgrading your setup to something more secure.

Set up the best hardware and software
Seed phrase secured with a tested backup
Fully tested with a live recovery drill
Learn to send and receive Bitcoin securely

From single-signature to full multisig setups — we build a security plan tailored to your needs.

Bitcoiners who want complete sovereignty — verifying their own transactions, connecting wallets to their own node, and removing trusted third parties from their setup.

Bitcoin node set up and fully configured
Wallets connected directly to your node
Personal mempool explorer
Optional: cybersecurity hardening

Can be built on top of a Self-Custody Setup or added to an existing one. Cybersecurity hardening available as an optional addition.

Full Sovereignty Setup — Bitcoin node and MacBook workspace

Full Sovereignty Setup

FROM $400

Run your own Bitcoin node and take full control of your privacy — no third parties, no compromises.

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Anything Bitcoin? We can help.

Book any of these as a standalone session, or add them to a package.

Wallet Recovery

Lost access but have backups? We'll get you back in and future-proof the setup so it never happens again.

Lightning Wallets and Node

Set up a Lightning wallet for instant Bitcoin payments — or go further and connect it to your own node for full sovereignty.

Passphrase Setup

Add a passphrase to your hardware wallet for a powerful second layer of protection — properly configured and tested.

Software Verification

Verify the authenticity of your wallet software and firmware before you trust it with your Bitcoin.

UTXO Management

Consolidate, label, and organise your UTXOs to reduce future fees and improve privacy when spending.

Bitcoin Privacy

Address reuse, transaction labeling, coin control, and discreet spending — practical privacy for everyday use.

Setup Review & Audit

Expert second opinion on any existing setup — hardware, software, backups — even if I didn't build it.

Home Mining

BitAxe and home miner setup — pool configuration or solo mining routed through your own node.

Two ways to work with me

Full setups or targeted help — whatever fits your situation.

Complete Package

A full setup, start to finish.

  • Complete setups from scratch
  • Every step covered, start to finish — nothing left half-done
  • Everything is fully tested and verified before we finish

Starting at $400

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Hourly Session

One specific thing, handled.

  • Need help with one specific, focused task
  • Already have a setup — filling gaps or making upgrades
  • Have specific questions you want answered live

$150 per hour

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How It Works

01

Reach out

Send a message or book a free call — tell me where you're at.

02

We figure out the plan

We talk through your situation and pick the right approach.

03

We build it together

Live one-on-one sessions — every step explained as we go.

04

You're not on your own

Questions after we finish? Reach out. Need more? Book a follow-up.

Cole presenting at Adopting Bitcoin conference

Work with Cole, one on one.

You might know me from the Southern Bitcoiner YouTube channel, where over half a million views worth of Bitcoiners have learned practical self-custody security. Now you can work with me directly.

I've helped clients across the globe secure millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin — building setups that are tested, verified, and designed so you can recover confidently on your own.

I've presented workshops at Bitcoin conferences, appeared on podcasts and radio shows, and work with clients every week on real-world Bitcoin security. Every session is hands-on, one on one, and tailored to your setup and goals.

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What clients say

"I had my coins on an exchange for far too long. I was always quite nervous about taking self-custody. Cole guided me through the entire setup of a Coldcard. I really appreciated all the testing and recovery practice we did together. I understand the system back to front and have all my coins secure in my own custody."

"I've had 4 meetings with Cole covering Start9 node setup, Sparrow, Cold Wallet, and UTXO management. He's prompt, efficient, and easy to work with — the expert you're looking for."

"Cole has coached me several times, he's very patient, thorough, highly competent in this space. His fees are reasonable compared to the hyper-advertised companies. I would recommend him as your first choice."

— JC Enhanced Security + Node Runner Package

"Working with Cole was an excellent experience. He guided me through the entire process. He made what could have been a complex and overwhelming process feel clear and manageable."

Common questions

No. I never touch your Bitcoin, I never ask for your seed phrase, and I never will. Every session is a video call where I guide you through steps on your devices. I only recommend open-source, verifiable tools — nothing proprietary, nothing closed-source. If you want to remain anonymous throughout the process, you can.

Maybe. The question isn't whether you have a hardware wallet — it's whether your setup would survive a real recovery scenario. Have you tested your backup? Did you verify firmware? Do you understand your derivation path? If you're not sure, a session or two can identify and fix the gaps without starting from scratch.

We meet over video call (Google Meet or other private alternatives) and work through everything together on screen. I walk you through each step while you do it on your own devices. Between sessions, you have text support via Signal or ProtonMail for anything that comes up. Packages include as many sessions as needed to finish — we don't stop halfway.

Each package covers a specific outcome — like a complete hardware wallet setup or a multisig vault. You pay a single fixed fee upfront, and we work together until the job is done. There's no session limit or time pressure. If it takes an extra call to get everything right, we do the extra call.

All packages are fixed, one-time pricing. No subscriptions, no percentage-based fees — you don't pay more because you hold more Bitcoin. For smaller tasks outside a package, I charge a flat hourly rate. Book a free consultation and I'll recommend exactly what you need and what it costs before you commit to anything.

That's what hourly sessions are for. Firmware update, wallet recovery, UTXO consolidation, passphrase setup, node troubleshooting — if it's a focused task, we can handle it in one or two sessions without committing to a full package.

Yes. Sessions are designed so you understand what you're doing, not just follow instructions. I explain the reasoning behind each step without jargon. By the end, you should be able to manage your setup independently — that's the whole point.

If your backups are set up correctly, nothing is lost. Your Bitcoin lives on the blockchain — your wallet is just the key to access it. Every package includes a full recovery drill so you've already proven your backup works before we finish. That's not optional, it's built into the process.

You'll have a setup you fully understand and can manage on your own. If something comes up later — a firmware update, a question about spending, or you want to upgrade your security model — you can book an hourly session. There's no ongoing subscription or maintenance fee.

Yes. I accept Bitcoin on-chain and via Lightning. Fiat payment is also available.

Start your Bitcoin
security journey.

Tell me what you need help with — whether that's a specific package, an individual service, or a custom request. Or simply book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your situation.

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