Bitcoin Privacy

Course Description:

This course teaches you how to use Bitcoin with better privacy. It explains how Bitcoin works, why privacy matters, how your transactions can be seen, and what tools and steps you can use to protect your identity and data when using Bitcoin.

Who is this course for:

If you’re new to Bitcoin and want to learn more about keeping your transactions private.
If you already use Bitcoin and worry about your identity being exposed.
If you care about digital privacy, financial freedom, or avoiding unnecessary tracking.
If you’re not super-technical yet want to understand the basics in plain terms.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Understand what Bitcoin is and how its blockchain shows transactions.
Recognize what “privacy” means when using Bitcoin and why some transactions are public.
Identify risks to your privacy when you send or receive Bitcoin.
Use tools or methods (wallet choices, transaction methods) to help make your Bitcoin activity more private.
Make informed decisions about how much privacy you need and how to balance convenience vs privacy.

Attribution & Credits:
This short course is adapted and summarized from the original PlanB Academy course “Privacy on Bitcoin” (16-hour version).
The content has been reorganized into a concise 7-lesson format to provide a quick and effective learning experience.