Bitcoin Survival Workshop 2026 | BTC Mentor

Why This Matters

The fiat system isn't broken — it's working exactly as designed, against you. Frozen bank accounts. Seized donations. Deplatformed payments. From Canada's trucker crackdown to Nigeria's locked accounts, financial censorship is a global vice grip — and it's tightening.

Financial Censorship

Bank accounts frozen. Transactions blocked. When your money lives on someone else's server, access can be revoked without warning.

Surveillance Overreach

Every transaction tracked. Every purchase profiled. CBDCs promise convenience but deliver total financial surveillance.

Custodial Risk

Exchanges fail. Custodians collapse. If your Bitcoin sits on someone else's platform, it's not really yours.

Bitcoin is your escape hatch. But owning it isn't enough. If you can't secure it, move it privately, and acquire it without leaving a trail — you're still one government memo away from losing everything.

What You'll Walk Away With

This workshop exists because knowing Bitcoin in theory and wielding it in practice are two very different things. In one day, you'll leave with the skills, tools, and hardware to operate like a true sovereign.

COLDCARD Q Mastery

Set up and configure your brand-new COLDCARD Q hardware wallet with Bull Bitcoin Wallet. Trick PINs, passphrases, decoy wallets — the works.

Advanced Security Tools

Go beyond the basics with COLDCARD advanced tools, multisig concepts, and bulletproof backup strategies.

Privacy Transactions

Learn Payjoin through Bull Bitcoin Wallet and purchase a VPN with Bitcoin — practical privacy skills you'll use immediately.

P2P Exchange Skills

Live demo of HODL HODL peer-to-peer exchange. Buy and sell Bitcoin without KYC middlemen. Plus swaps in Bull Bitcoin Wallet.

Live on a Bitcoin Standard

Practical strategies for spending Bitcoin in daily life. Reduce your fiat dependency and live more sovereignly.

Intimate Group Setting

Only 13 attendees means personalized attention, real-time Q&A, and the ability to work through your specific questions.

What You'll Master

Every session builds on the last — from cold storage foundation to peer-to-peer trading, you'll have the full sovereignty stack covered by end of day.

Part 1 — Cold Storage Foundation

Lock it down from the ground up

Set up BitChat for encrypted Bluetooth communication — off the surveillance grid before we begin
Initialize your COLDCARD Q hardware wallet
Pair with Bull Bitcoin mobile wallet for seamless self-custody
Trick PINs, passphrases, and decoy wallets

Part 2 — Bulletproof Backup & Recovery

The backup strategy most Bitcoiners never get right

Learn Seed Vault and BIP-85 for hierarchically derived seed structures
Create a recoverable, ironclad backup system
This alone is worth the price of admission

Part 1 — Layer 2s and Swaps

Bitcoin's second layers are your tactical advantage

Execute Lightning and Liquid transactions
Swap fluidly between on-chain, Lightning, and Liquid
Understand when to use each layer and move value without friction — or a trace

Part 2 — Advanced Transactions

Break chain analysis cold

Payjoin transactions using the Bull Bitcoin wallet
Push transactions using the COLDCARD
Techniques that shatter chain surveillance and give your on-chain activity the privacy it deserves

Purchase a Silent Link eSIM — a mobile number with no identity attached — paid entirely in Bitcoin
Set up a Mullvad VPN, funded without touching a single dollar
Walk out with a fully private communications stack
This is what living on a Bitcoin standard actually looks like — built today, with your own hands

Live demonstration of HODL HODL — the peer-to-peer marketplace
Buy and sell Bitcoin without handing your identity to any exchange
No KYC gatekeepers. No surveillance. No middlemen.
Acquire and offload sats on your own terms, any time, from anywhere in the world

Everything That's Included

For less than a standard luxury retreat, you're investing in a lifetime of financial sovereignty — and walking away with hardware, skills, and connections you can't put a price on.

All-Day Hands-On Workshop

8:00 AM — 11:00 PM of intensive, guided instruction

Brand-New COLDCARD Q

Take home a top-tier hardware wallet, set up and ready to go

Luxury Night at Kenrick Hotel

One night in a beautiful hotel in the heart of Banff National Park

Tunnel Mountain Hike

Start the day with a guided hike and stunning Rocky Mountain views

Gourmet Breakfast

Fuel up before an intensive day of learning

Dinner at Historic Banff Restaurant

An evening meal at one of Banff's finest establishments

Late-Night Whiskey & Cigar Social

Network with fellow Bitcoiners in a relaxed, memorable setting

Small Group — Max 16 People

Personalized attention and real-time answers to your questions

Your Sunday in Banff

This isn't a seminar you sit through. It's an immersive day — rigorous training followed by mountain air, good food, and the kind of conversations you can't have anywhere else.

8:00 – 9:00 AM Gourmet breakfast at the Kenrick — fuel up and meet your fellow rebels

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Full workshop — all four sections, with working lunch served in the room

3:30 – 7:00 PM Hike up Tunnel Mountain and/or pool and drinks at the Kenrick

7:00 PM Dinner at a legendary historic Banff restaurant — unforgettable food, even better conversation

Late Night Whiskey and cigars social — bond with like-minded sovereigns deep into the evening

Your Hosts

Learn directly from two of the most respected Bitcoin educators in Canada — in a small, intimate setting where you get real, personalized attention.

Workshop Host

Ben Perrin

aka BTC Sessions

For over 10 years, Ben has been educating millions through Bitcoin tutorial videos and in-person workshops around the world. As the founder of BTC Sessions and BTC Mentor, he's helped over 1,000 clients take control of their Bitcoin — from first-time buyers to seasoned holders looking to level up their security and privacy.

10+ Years Educating

1,000+ Clients Served

Millions Viewers Worldwide

Workshop Host

Nathan Fitzsimons

BTC Mentor

Nathan is a Bitcoin educator and podcast host dedicated to helping people take sovereignty over their financial lives. Through BTC Mentor, he provides hands-on guidance and mentorship to Bitcoiners at every level — making complex topics accessible and actionable.

Both Nathan and Ben are speaking at the Bitcoin Rodeo the week prior. This is a rare chance to learn from them in a small, hands-on workshop — not a stage.

The Experience

This isn't a seminar you sit through. It's an immersive day — rigorous training followed by mountain air, good food, and the kind of conversations you can't have anywhere else.

Attendees working hands-on during workshop

Make a Week of It

The workshop is one day — but the week around it is something special. Western Canada's Bitcoin community is converging on Calgary and Banff.

Wed, June 24

The SAT Market

4:00 – 9:00 PM at Platform Innovation Center, Calgary. Buy goods and services for Bitcoin directly from local vendors — no fiat required.

Thu–Fri, June 25–26

Bitcoin Rodeo 2026

Western Canada's premier Bitcoin conference at The GRAND Theatre, Calgary. Noon–7pm both days. Nathan and Ben are both on stage.

Sat, June 27

Early Arrival — Banff

Come up Saturday. Ben, Nathan, and other attendees will be there. Expect a welcome cocktail social and a first taste of the Kenrick. Preferred pricing available.

Mon, June 29+

Extend Your Stay

Want more Banff? Stay Monday or beyond. We'll arrange preferred pricing at the Kenrick so you can keep breathing the mountain air.

Fri–Sun, July 3–12

Calgary Stampede

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth runs just days after the workshop. Stay in the region and take in the world-famous rodeo, chuckwagon races, concerts, and midway — the perfect cap to an unforgettable week in Alberta.

Is This You?

The Rebel Entrepreneur

Done kowtowing to financial gatekeepers and payment processors

The Privacy Maverick

Fed up with surveillance capitalism tracking every cent you move

The Bitcoin Newbie

Ready to go beyond buying and actually wield your stack

The HODL Veteran

Eager to plug the gaps and operate with surgical precision

This isn't for the "I'll figure it out later" crowd. If you're not ready to take your Bitcoin sovereignty seriously, step aside. But if you're done being a pawn — if you're ready to secure, move, and spend your wealth like a sovereign — your spot is waiting.

Only 13 Spots Available

13 of 16 spots remain

Spots are strictly limited to ensure every attendee gets personalized attention. Financial repression isn't coming — it's here. Don't let your spot slip to someone who wanted it more.

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Reserve Your Spot Now

Pricing details available on the reservation page. Early bird and group rates available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is required?

All levels are welcome — from Bitcoin beginners to experienced holders. The workshop is designed to meet you where you are and take your skills to the next level. If you own Bitcoin (or plan to), you'll get tremendous value from this day.

What should I bring?

Bring your phone, a swimsuit, and light hiking gear — and an open mind. Your COLDCARD Q hardware wallet is provided as part of the workshop. We'll send a detailed checklist closer to the event.

What does the day look like?

8:00–9:00 AM: Gourmet breakfast at the Kenrick — fuel up and meet your fellow rebels. 9:00 AM–3:30 PM: Full workshop covering all four sections, with a working lunch served in the room. 3:30–7:00 PM: Hike up Tunnel Mountain and/or pool and drinks at the Kenrick. 7:00 PM: Dinner at a legendary historic Banff restaurant — unforgettable food, even better conversation. Late night: Whiskey and cigars social — bond with like-minded sovereigns deep into the evening.

Is accommodation included?

Yes! One night of luxury accommodation at the Kenrick Hotel in Banff is included with your ticket. Suite upgrades and additional nights may be available — check the reservation page for details.

What's the refund / cancellation policy?

Details on refunds and cancellations will be provided at the time of purchase. Given the limited number of spots, we encourage you to commit only if you're confident you can attend.

How do I get to Banff?

The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), about 1.5 hours from Banff. Shuttle services and car rentals are available. We'll share transportation recommendations closer to the event.

Can I bring a guest or partner?

Absolutely — couples and group tickets are available. Check the reservation page for group pricing and suite options.

What hardware wallet do I receive?

Every attendee receives a brand-new COLDCARD Q — one of the most advanced and secure Bitcoin hardware wallets available. You'll set it up during the workshop and take it home fully configured.

Your Emancipation Begins in Banff

The world's financial tyrants aren't slowing down. Neither should you. The SAT Market, Bitcoin Rodeo, and the Banff workshop are all within one week — make the trip count.