Base Layer 3: Lightning, Payments, and Taxes
You hold your own bitcoin, follow the security and privacy basics, and understand how transactions work. This workshop covers everyday use: Lightning in practice, the Spend and Replace approach, and an overview of the Austrian tax framework* for Bitcoin.
What to expect
The Lightning Network in theory and practice, sending and receiving sats, Bitcoin’s current use as a payment method, and an overview of the Austrian tax framework*.
Program
- 09:45 Doors open
- 10:00 Lightning Network: how it works and hands-on testing
- 11:00 Spend and Replace: paying with Bitcoin
- 12:00 Overview of the current tax framework*
- 12:45 Outlook: community events
- 13:00 Wrap-up
Participation
Limited to 15 people. Registration required.
Bring your smartphone or laptop.
*This event is not tax advice. For your specific situation, consult a tax professional.
Note: This workshop builds on Base Layer 1 + 2 or equivalent prior knowledge.
Organizer: Bitcoin Austria, supported by Coinfinity.
This workshop runs on the value-for-value principle: attendance is free. If you take something away, a donation is welcome.