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Mastering Bitcoin: Chapters 3 & 4

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+date: '2024-02-15'
+title: 'Mastering Bitcoin: Chapters 3 & 4'
+type: Doc
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+![Mastering Bitcoin](/mastering-bitcoin-3-4.jpg)
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+Join our vibrant reading discussion group as we dive into <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1098150090?crid=3FFD1FN2H7TZF&keywords=mastering+bitcoin+3rd+edition&qid=1703963363&sprefix=mastering+bitcoin,aps,153&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc" target="_blank">Mastering Bitcoin</a>, the ultimate technical guide to understanding Bitcoin. Perfect for those eager to deeply grasp the intricacies of Bitcoin, this group combines a fun and supportive environment for learning complex technical concepts.
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+Each week, we'll explore a different pair of chapters, enriching your self-reading experience. We'll provide thought-provoking questions ahead of each session to guide your reading and fuel engaging discussions. Our meetups are not just about discussing the book; they're about building a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and builders.
+
+Discover, discuss, and delve into the world of Bitcoin with us. Your journey towards mastering Bitcoin starts here!
+
+<a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298230384/" target="_blank">RSVP for Meetup Here</a>
+
+## How It Works
+
+We recommend that you read up on the <a href="/page/mastering-bitcoin" target="_blank">event format</a> before you attend.
+
+## This Session
+
+In this session, <a href="#" target="_blank">somebody</a> will lead us through a discussion of:
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+- Chapter 3: Bitcoin Core: The Reference Implementation
+- Chapter 4: Keys & Addresses
+
+### Study Questions
+
+These questions are provided to help guide your thinking as read the material. We'll try to answer these together when we meet to discuss the chapter.
+
+#### Chapter 3
+
+- Which command enables you to enable or disable bitcoin features when building bitcoin core?
+- Where is the default location of bitcoind?
+- How much data is initially required for bitcoin blockchain data for a full node?
+- How much data is required for transactions over 30 days for a full node?
+- What does block height mean?
+
+#### Chapter 4
+
+- What are bitcoin addresses in terms of public/private key encryption?
+- What evidence is typically required to be authorized to spend in a bitcoin transaction?
+- Why is it hard to determine one's private key from a public key in elliptic curve cryptography?
+- What is the purpose of base58check encoding?
+- What are the steps involved in base58check encoding?
+- What tradeoffs does Bech32 have compared to base58check encoding?
+- What is the difference between Bech32 and Bech32m?
+- What is compressed in a "compressed private key"?