North East Los Angeles

Your Local Bitcoin Community

Connect with fellow Bitcoiners in North East LA. Learn, share, and grow together in the world of decentralized money.

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What We Do

NELA Bitcoiners brings together people passionate about Bitcoin and decentralized technology in North East Los Angeles.

Bi-Weekly Meetups

Join us every other Thursday at The San Fernando in Glendale to discuss Bitcoin, share knowledge, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Educational Workshops

From Bitcoin basics to advanced topics like self-custody and Lightning Network, we offer workshops for all levels.

Circular Economy

We're building a local Bitcoin circular economy, connecting businesses and individuals who accept and use Bitcoin.

Open Discussions

Every meetup includes open discussion time where anyone can ask questions or share their Bitcoin journey.

Watch Parties

We gather to watch important Bitcoin conferences, halvings, and other significant events together as a community.

Security First

Learn best practices for securing your Bitcoin, from hardware wallets to multi-signature setups.

Upcoming Events

Don't miss out on our next meetup. Come learn, network, and be part of the Bitcoin community in NELA.

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Recent Articles

Explainers and commentary from the NELA Bitcoiners community.

Cartoon of a customer handing a bank teller a check with an enormous notebook stapled to it
Explainer

Bitcoin's Memo Line Just Became a Notebook

Bitcoin Core 30 raised the OP_RETURN limit from 83 bytes to 100,000. What that means, explained with a paper check — and a stapler.

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Illustration of a Coldcard-style hardware wallet surrounded by dice, its screen glowing red, examined by a magnifying glass
Security Alert

The Coldcard Seed Bug

A firmware flaw weakened seeds generated on Coldcards since 2021, and coins are being stolen. What happened and what to do, explained with pictures.

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