Welcome to the official GitHub of My First Bitcoin.
We are a global, grassroots movement focused on open-source Bitcoin education. We empower individuals worldwide with the knowledge to understand money, sovereignty, and financial independence.
We do not tell people what to think. We teach them how to think.
Everything we build is open source. Everything begins with education.
Equip individuals with knowledge to understand money and Bitcoin through education that is accessible, transparent, and practical.
This work is grounded in three principles:
- Financial literacy as a foundation — Understanding how money works is fundamental
- Independent thinking over ideology — We prioritize critical thinking, not conformity
- Practical understanding over theory — You'll learn concepts and how to use them
Our vision: a world where individuals understand the systems they use, make informed choices, and take responsibility for their financial lives.
All programs are open source, modular, and designed for local adaptation.
For: Anyone new to Bitcoin and money systems Duration: Self-paced (typically 1–3 hours for PDF/Audio, or 4–6 hours for video course) Focus: Why Bitcoin exists, how money works, and how to use Bitcoin safely
A 7-module journey through monetary history, problems with today's system, and Bitcoin's response. No prerequisites. No jargon. Just clear thinking.
Curriculum: https://github.com/MyFirstBitcoin/mfb-curriculum/tree/main/programs/introduction-to-bitcoin
For: Individuals seeking comprehensive Bitcoin mastery Duration: 8–10 weeks (flexible delivery options: in-person, online cohort, or self-paced video) Focus: Deep understanding of Bitcoin's history, technology, and societal implications
Our flagship program, implemented worldwide and continuously refined. The curriculum covers:
- What money is and how it evolved
- The failures of legacy monetary systems
- Bitcoin's fundamentals and design philosophy
- Societal, economic, and personal implications
The objective is comprehension, not persuasion.
Curriculum: https://github.com/MyFirstBitcoin/mfb-curriculum/tree/main/programs/bitcoin-diploma
For: Young learners (ages 8–12) Duration: Modular, school-friendly format Focus: Age-appropriate introduction to money, Bitcoin, and financial thinking
Designed for classrooms and community groups, making Bitcoin accessible to learners in this critical developmental window.
Curriculum: https://github.com/MyFirstBitcoin/mfb-curriculum/tree/main/programs/bitcoin-for-juniors
For: Teachers, trainers, and community leaders Duration: Comprehensive certification pathway Focus: How to teach Bitcoin effectively, adapt curriculum locally, and build sustainable education initiatives
The ETP prepares educators with both content mastery and pedagogical skills. Graduates become part of our global network and lead Bitcoin education in their communities.
Program details: https://myfirstbitcoin.org/educators/
We follow a biannual release cycle for stability and continuous improvement:
- 26.04 (April): Innovation cycle — new features, programs, and content
- 26.10 (October): Consolidation cycle — refinement, optimization, and stability
This rhythm ensures we innovate while maintaining educational quality.
Our 2026 innovation: automated design, translation, and localization.
- Single source of truth: All content lives in one repository
- AI translation: Content is automatically translated to 40+ languages
- Volunteer review: Native speakers proofread for accuracy and cultural fit
- Automated design: Translated content flows directly to publishing platforms
- Result: High-quality, localized education at scale
This infrastructure means educators worldwide can use the curriculum in their own language and context — without waiting months for manual translation.
Online School: https://edu.myfirstbitcoin.io/
- 20,000+ users and 50+ online classrooms
- Self-paced learning pathways
Community Hub: https://network.myfirstbitcoin.io
- 1,000+ verified educators and contributors
- Resource sharing, translation collaboration, community discussion
Node Network (Q1 2026 snapshot):
- 83 active communities (7 Full Nodes + 76 Light Nodes)
- 29 communities in onboarding (pre-Node)
- 7 new communities joined in Q1 2026
- 85 active translators
- 115 total communities in network
- Active in 36+ countries
This network is decentralized by design and locally driven. Each community operates independently while connecting to the larger movement.
All core materials are freely available and openly licensed:
- Curriculum and teaching resources
- Program structures and guides
- Lesson plans and activity designs
Why? Decentralized education is more resilient. Open systems enable adaptation, independent implementation, and continuous improvement.
As of April 2025, we stepped back from partnerships with the Ministry of Education (MINED) and The Bitcoin Office in El Salvador. We are grateful for those opportunities and proud of what we built together.
Today, we focus exclusively on grassroots Bitcoin education — working directly with educators, communities, and individuals who want to learn independently.
The flywheel of impact: Precoiner → Bitcoin Student → Bitcoiner → Certified Bitcoiner → Bitcoin Educator → Certified Bitcoin Educator → Bitcoin Community Leader → Ambassador
Real evidence from Q1 2026:
- Felix → Destiny → Bitcoin Sisonke & Bitcoin Aves — Two generations of educators in Africa, each building new communities
- Nairobi Unconference — 727 registered attendees, African educator network gathered in person for four days of open-space sessions, workshops, and peer learning
- Bitcoin Amantikir (Brazil) — Newly onboarded community running the Escola Amantikir de Educação Financeira e Transformação Pessoal, reaching ages 12–18, with 83+ local Bitcoin merchants
- Fundación Niños de los Andes (Bogotá) — Bitcoin Diploma delivered in-person to youth in shelters for abandoned/orphan children, in partnership with Paystand
The communities are the distribution layer. We convene. Educators teach.
Network (Proof of Work):
- 83 active communities delivering Bitcoin education
- 85 translators maintaining curriculum in 21 languages
- 30,607 cumulative students served across all programs
- 13 communities ran cohorts in Q1 2026
- 281 graduates in Q1 2026 across the network
Infrastructure (Technical Foundations):
- BMS live in production (481 tests, 171 Q1 commits, replaces QuickBooks)
- Public Roadmap live (roadmap.myfirstbitcoin.org)
- Sanity V1.5 translation system live across 11 programs
- 4.937 BTC + $98,954 in treasury (as of 2026-03-03)
Our GitHub organization is organized around four core functions: curriculum, community, infrastructure, and operations.
- mfb-curriculum — Single source of truth for all educational programs (Bitcoin Diploma, Introduction to Bitcoin, Bitcoin for Juniors, Educator Training Program, Bitcoin for Organizations). Contains markdown source files, translations, and release-managed versions.
- Node-Network — Documentation and coordination for the global Node Network (active in 36+ countries)
- Light-Node-Directory — Registry of Light Nodes (community-run education initiatives)
- Full-Node-Directory — Registry of Full Nodes (anchor communities)
- mfb-brand — Brand guidelines, design assets, and organizational standards
- .github — Organization-level README, community health files, and contribution guidelines
- Teaching the Diploma? Start with curriculum
- Running a local node? See Node-Network and register in Light-Node-Directory
- Building on our brand? Reference mfb-brand
- Contributing? See .github for guidelines
All repositories are open-source and welcome community contributions, translations, and improvements.
- Official Curriculum: https://github.com/MyFirstBitcoin/curriculum
- Online School: https://edu.myfirstbitcoin.io/
- Community Hub: https://network.myfirstbitcoin.io
- Public Roadmap: https://roadmap.myfirstbitcoin.org
- News & Updates: https://myfirstbitcoin.io/news/
- X: https://x.com/MyfirstBitcoin_
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstbitcoin.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76507818/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4429028287192828
- Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub17cyatz6z2dzcw6xehtcm9z45m76lde5smxdmyasvs00r4pqv863qrs4ml3
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyFirstBitcoin-SV
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfirstbitcoin.io
https://network.myfirstbitcoin.io
Connect with educators, share resources, and contribute to curriculum development.
We welcome:
- Educators — share lessons and feedback
- Translators — help us reach more communities
- Developers — improve our tools and platforms
- Community organizers — expand the Node Network
This is a collaborative system, not a closed product.
Interested in teaching, translating, or organizing?
- Volunteer intake: https://myfirstbitcoin.io/the-project/volunteer/
Every SAT counts. Your donation directly supports:
- Educator training and compensation
- Global expansion of the Node Network
- Translation and localization of curriculum
- Community events and unconferences
Donate: https://myfirstbitcoin.io/grassroot-donation/
We're grateful for the support of:
- Block — Infrastructure and funding
- Paystand — Technology and community partnership
- Human Rights Foundation — Mission alignment
- #start small — Community support
- OpenSats — Bitcoin and open-source funding
Collaboration is a force multiplier. We prioritize alignment over exposure.
This repository is not static documentation.
It is a living system for global, grassroots Bitcoin education.
If you want to teach, contribute, translate, build, or learn — you are in the right place.
Let's build the future of Bitcoin education together.