All About Bitcoins

Seekonk, MA – Do you find it hard to understand the concept of this new digital currency called Bitcoins? This educational series will be the perfect place to come and ask all your questions and finally get some answers! The All About Bitcoins series presented by local expert Jim Joiner will begin on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6 PM at Seekonk Library. To get program updates, please register through the library Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org or call Adult Services at 508-336-8230.
Bitcoins 101: Basics
February 21 and 28 at 6 PM
We will explore the most frequently asked questions for novices and beginners alike. In simple terms you will learn what a Bitcoin is, where it is stored, how it is spent, and how it is secured. We will review how “mining” works and similarities between Bitcoins, banks, and Visa/Mastercard payment systems.
Bitcoins 201: Advanced Topics
March 7 and 14 at 6 PM
Come to learn about the technical aspects of Bitcoins. These sessions are perfect for those who are considering being an active part of the Bitcoin network. You will learn more about Bitcoin infrastructure and programming, including nodes, information extraction, miner setup and monitoring and mining pools. Prior experience or attendance at Bitcoins 101 is highly recommended.
Jim Joiner is a long-time Seekonk resident. He spent 35 years working in high-tech industry as a Software Engineer, retiring in 2013. After retiring, he has been applying his skills as a Maker and programmer in multiple disciplines. He first started Bitcoin mining in 2013 as a hobby but gave up as its future was unclear. He became active again in mid-2017 when he realized it was going to last, and that it has the potential to disrupt multiple industries. He runs a full Bitcoin node and has written numerous programs to monitor activity.


For more information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org.