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Preview a complete lesson from The Bitcoin Course - a video, written summary, and reference guide. Experience the structured approach that makes Bitcoin security finally make sense.
Intro to Bitcoin Security Models
Chapter 3: Lesson 1
Most people jump straight into setting up a wallet without realizing they need to choose a security model first. This lesson introduces the three core models (single-sig, passphrase, multisig) and why your choice determines what secrets you need to protect.
Written Summary: What is a Security Model?
Chapter 3: Lesson 1 PDF summary
Prefer reading over watching? This PDF re-explains everything from the video above in written form—perfect for text learners or quick reference later.
Bitcoin Self-Custody: The Do's and Don'ts
Part of The Bitcoin Course Reference material.
A comprehensive quick-reference guide covering 40+ critical rules for securing Bitcoin—what you must always do and what you must never do.
Ready to Build Your Complete Self-Custody System?
This preview showed you Module 3, Lesson 1—where you choose your security model. But the complete course takes you through the full journey:
→ Module 1: How Bitcoin wallets actually work (the mechanics)
→ Module 2: What's happening under the hood (technical deep dive)
→ Module 3: Choosing your security model (what you just watched)
→ Module 4: Building your professional setup (step-by-step tutorials)
Complete Video Course
34 video lessons | 8 hours of self-paced training
Modular course design—watch the fundamentals, choose your security model, then follow the tutorials for your specific setup.
In-Depth Video Summaries
17 comprehensive PDF summaries covering the core lessons
Prefer reading over watching? Each summary re-explains the key concepts from the video in written form—covering the same material but designed for those who learn better by reading or want quick written notes to reference.
Written Reference Materials
Comprehensive reference guides covering setup decisions, security rules, and tools.
Choosing Your Security Model, Bitcoin Self-Custody Checklist, The Bitcoin Security Toolkit, Bitcoin Self-Custody Do's and Don'ts
