Straight Answers
Mostly the things people wonder about before they walk in the first time.
If your question is not here, write to us and a person will answer. We would rather have a conversation than leave you guessing.
No. Plenty of people show up having never bought any, and a few show up having decided they never will. Curiosity is the only requirement. Some of the best conversations we have are with skeptics asking hard questions.
No. Nobody is pitching an investment, a course, a signal service, or a coin they happen to hold. We are not brokers, we do not take a cut of anything you do, and there is no upsell waiting at the end.
We do sell a few shirts and hats to cover costs, and some links on this site earn us a small commission. All of that is disclosed plainly. None of it changes what anyone says at a meetup.
Beginner friendly on purpose. Conversations range from someone asking what a wallet even is to someone deep in node configuration, and both happen in the same room. If a discussion goes over your head, say so. Somebody will back up and explain.
If you want to walk in with some context, our Start Here path covers the basics in order. You do not need it. It just makes the first meetup less disorienting.
We gather at different spots around East Texas rather than one fixed location, so check the Meetups page for the next date and place. Events are also posted on our Luma page, where you can RSVP if you like knowing who is coming.
Not required. It helps us plan seating, but nobody is turned away for showing up unannounced.
Yes to both. Spouses are welcome and frequently the more skeptical half, which is fine. Young people are welcome with a parent. This is a public, conversational setting, not a lecture hall.
No, and be wary of anyone who does. Nobody here is your financial advisor. We can explain how Bitcoin works, what the tradeoffs are, and what we have each chosen to do. What you do with your money is your decision and your responsibility.
This is a Bitcoin community. That is not hostility toward anything else, it is focus. There are thousands of digital assets and endless places to discuss them. We chose one thing and go deep on it.
No. Bitcoin draws people who care about sound money, personal responsibility, and independence, and around here that often runs alongside faith and a certain East Texas stubbornness. But we are a mixed group and disagreement is welcome. Show up in good faith and you will be treated well.
No. It is a group of neighbors who kept having the same conversations and decided to schedule them. There are no dues, no membership, and nothing to sign.
Less than you think. Bitcoin divides into a hundred million units, so there is no minimum worth worrying about. Most people start with an amount they would not miss, learn the mechanics, and go from there. Step three walks through it.
Then the Bitcoin is gone. There is no reset link, no support line, no recovery department. That sounds harsh and it is the honest answer, which is exactly why we push the practice drill so hard. Learn to recover a wallet while there is twenty dollars in it.
No. Assume it is a scam, particularly if they contacted you first. Nobody legitimate will ever ask for your seed phrase, ask you to install remote access software, or offer to trade on your behalf. Not a support agent, not somebody claiming to be from this group.
If you are unsure, bring it to a meetup or write to us before you act. We would much rather answer a question than hear about a loss.
Often, yes, and in person is the best setting for it. Bring your device to a meetup. Just know that nobody will ever ask you to reveal your seed phrase, and you should refuse if anyone does.
Real question, and one for a real accountant. Buying, selling, and spending Bitcoin can have tax consequences depending on your situation. We are not qualified to advise you and will not pretend otherwise.
Ask. No question is too basic, and the ones you think are obvious are usually the ones three other people are also wondering about.