Join us today (18-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Latest in Bitcoin Tech
Today, We will discuss the following:
i) Quantum aware HD wallets
ii) Plain post-quantum output types.
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Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #403
This week’s newsletter describes research around using binary fuse filters as an alternative to the GCS used in compact block filters. Also inclu...
🍕 Bitcoin Pizza Day is back — and Bitshala is taking it nationwide
A man once spent ~₹8000 CRORE on pizza.
We have decided this is not a tragedy.
This is a NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Because that one Papa John’s order 16 years ago… turned magic internet money into real-world value for the first time.
So yeah — we’re celebrating the only way that makes sense:
Pizza. People. Bitcoin.
What to bring: • A friend 👯 • Your phone 📱 • A Lightning wallet (or we’ll help you set one up ⚡)
And maybe an appetite 😄
We’re popping up ALL over India 👇
BANGALORE - Friday, 22nd May - 5 PM - 
Join us tomorrow in Navi Mumbai for an engaging session.
Date: May 16
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Bitcoin’s Digital Waiting Room
Secure your place by registering at the link below. Availability is limited:
Join us today (15-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Bitcoin Reading Club
Session 1: Chapter 1 and 2 of Softwar by Jason Lowery
We will cover:
i) Missed implications of revolutionary tech
ii) Bitcoin’s overlooked defensive and offensive traits
iii) Why policymakers misread Bitcoin as just money
iv) Grounded research and Lowery’s approach
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session : 
Reminder : Upcoming Bitshala Cohorts Schedule
1) Mastering Bitcoin (MB) - Season 5 begins from 21-May-2026
2) Programming Bitcoin (PB) - Season 1 begins from 22-May-2026
3) Mastering Lightning (ML) - Season 3 begins from 27-May-2026
📌Register here : 
Join us today (14-May-2026) at 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM UTC for Bitcoin Kernel Club
Session 6: Introduction to py-bitcoinkernel part 2
We will cover:
i) What is py-bitcoinkernel ?
ii) Use-cases for py-bitcoinkernel.
iii) Hands on with py-bitcoinkernel
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session : 
Join us today (12-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Bitcoin Mining Club
Today, we’ll cover:
i) A deep dive into decentralized mining and its future
ii) How binary vs. ASCII protocols reduce data load and enhance security through encryption, and more
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Join us today (11-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Latest in Bitcoin Tech
Today, We will discuss the following:
i) Drivechains
ii) BIP-300 & BIP - 301
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Bitshala Reading Club : TODAY!!!
Softwar — Kickoff Session – Friday 8 PM IST 🧱🔐
We’re starting a new season with Softwar by Jason Lowery.
Intro Session: We’ll cover the outline, structure, and how we’ll approach the book together.
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Congratulations to all graduates who successfully completed Mastering Bitcoin (MB) Cohort - Season 4 👏👏
Top 5 Graduates
🥇sidharth5123 🥈heeral_3 🥉jayjay096546 🎁ram9575 🎁yunus_abdul
Honorary mentions
🎁d.laksono 🎁oduor_brenda 🎁ibearua 🎁gradale_01648 🎁garry777_7 🎁pads1992 🎁ab_legend_28 🎁nehasingh11
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT
Bitshala Reading Club: A New Chapter Begins!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new season of the Bitshala Reading Club, where we dive deep into the most influential literature surrounding the Bitcoin ecosystem.
This season, we are tackling one of the most provocative and discussed theses in recent years:
📖 The Book
"Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin" by Jason Paul Lowery.
Major Lowery’s work recontextualizes Bitcoin not just as a financial system, but as a masterpiece of cyber-security and a tool for national strategic defense. Whether you are a developer, an economist, or a curious learner, this reading will fundamentally change how you view the protocol.
🗓️ The Schedule
Launch Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Introductory Session)
Weekly Sessions: Every Friday
Time: 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC
Location: Bitshala Discord - Lounge voice channel 
Join us today (06-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for TradFi & Bitcoin Club
Today, we will deep dive into Strategy’s latest Q1 2026 earnings and what they reveal about the evolution of Bitcoin-native capital markets.
We’ll break down:
• Strategy’s $818K+ BTC treasury growth
• The $14.5B unrealized drawdown and balance sheet impact
• STRC’s rise as the largest tradable preferred
• Proposed semi-monthly STRC dividends
• Digital Credit, amplification & Bitcoin Per Share (BPS) strategy
• Bitcoin as collateral, capital, and credit
• Why this quarter may signal a shift from “Bitcoin as an asset” to “Bitcoin as financial infrastructure.”
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Join us today (05-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Bitcoin Mining Club
Today, we’ll cover:
i) From CGMiner (“God Software”) to ASICs
ii) Inside modern miners like Antminer S21 & Whatsminer M60
iii) DIY Bitaxe: build your own compact miner
Let's get hashing! ⛏️🧡
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Join us today (04-May-2026) at 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM UTC for Latest in Bitcoin Tech
Today, We will discuss the following:
i) Gossip observer - a tool to monitor Lightning's gossip network
ii) Binohash - A collision resistant hash function for Bitcoin Scripts
Join us in lounge of Bitshala discord server for the session: 
Bitcoin Meetup - BTCPay Server | Delhi | Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a hands-on session on BTCPay Server, one of the most widely used open‑source Bitcoin payment processors.
Dive into its architecture, merchant capabilities, and how developers can integrate or extend it for real-world use cases in the Bitcoin economy.