Your First Bitcoin Projects

1. Create a Bitcoin Wallet & Earn Your First Sats. What: Set up a custodial wallet (e.g., Muun, BlueWallet) and receive some sats (via Lightning). Why: Teaches the basics—how to hold and move Bitcoin. Extension: Offer a small service (e.g., design, writing, digital art) and accept Bitcoin as payment.

2. Design a Bitcoin Meme or Poster. What: Create a meme, Instagram graphic, or poster that explains a Bitcoin idea (e.g., “21 million supply” or “Be your own bank”). Why: Makes them learn by explaining. Creativity meets financial education. Extension: Print it or share it on social media to start conversations.

Make a Short Explainer Video. What: Produce a 1–2-min video explaining Bitcoin to beginners using simple metaphors. Why: Simplifies complex ideas and sharpens storytelling. Extension: Add subtitles, share on YouTube or TikTok.

4. Bitcoin Trivia Game (Digital or Paper). What: Build a quiz game using questions about Bitcoin history, technology, and culture. Why: Reinforces knowledge and makes it fun. Extension: Use Kahoot, Quizlet, or make a card game for friends or class.

5. Write a Mini-Zine or Comic About Bitcoin. What: Create an 8-page zine or short comic titled something like “How I Met Bitcoin” or “Why Paper Money Dies”. Why: Encourages reflection and storytelling. Extension: Print a few copies, give them to friends or teachers.

6. Build a Minecraft Bitcoin World. What: Recreate the Bitcoin blockchain, mining process, or a Bitcoin city inside Minecraft. Why: Ideal for teens who love gaming; makes abstract concepts tangible. Extension: Invite friends to explore and learn interactively.

7. Track Bitcoin vs Fiat Over Time. What: Create a chart or spreadsheet comparing Bitcoin’s price to inflation, housing, or food costs over 10 years. Why: Visualises why Bitcoin matters in real life. Extension: Add personal commentary or insights.

8. Create a Bitcoin Puzzle Hunt. What: Hide a small amount of Bitcoin behind riddles, QR codes, or cypher puzzles. Why: Teaches how private/public keys work in a fun way. Extension: Make it a school or club event.

9. Launch a Bitcoin-Only Pop-Up Store. What: Sell snacks, stickers, or crafts—but only accept Bitcoin. Why: Encourages real-world use and understanding of Lightning. Extension: Offer discounts for Bitcoin users.

10. Interview Someone in Bitcoin. What: Pick a Bitcoin entrepreneur, miner, or educator and do a short interview. Why: Builds curiosity and communication skills. Extension: Publish it as a blog or short YouTube video.

Pick one, get creative, and share your results with the world—because real learning happens when you build.