74: Chris Pavlisec ON: How to Keep Your Bitcoin Secure

Chris Pavlisec is the co-founder of Bitcoin Alive, the largest Bitcoin-only conference in Australia.



In this episode, you're going to learn the most important security steps for holding Bitcoin safely, why Chris hasn’t checked Bitcoin’s price in over three years, why Bitcoin events are essential for building strong communities, how Bitcoin Alive became Australia’s national Bitcoin conference, and what first-time attendees can expect from the event.

Chris is a Bitcoin advocate, security expert, and trusted adviser, helping individuals and businesses navigate the world of digital assets. With a 10+ year background in Bitcoin, he has played a crucial role in securing Bitcoin holdings and promoting self-sovereignty. Now, as a driving force behind Bitcoin Alive, Chris connects top minds in the space to advance Bitcoin education and adoption, shaping the future of decentralized money.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:00] What makes Bitcoin-specific conferences unique

[02:30] How Bitcoin Alive started and why Australia needed it

[04:15] Challenges of organizing a Bitcoin conference

[06:45] The first Bitcoin Alive event and its rapid launch

[08:30] What makes Bitcoin Alive different from local meetups

[10:00] The role of Bitcoin meetups in onboarding new Bitcoiners

[12:10] How Bitcoin Alive helps connect the Australian Bitcoin community

[14:20] The impact of geographic distance on Bitcoin adoption in Australia

[15:45] How a Bitcoin-only conference creates a different energy

[17:30] Why the Bitcoin price doesn’t matter for long-term believers

[19:15] The social aspect of Bitcoin conferences and why it’s valuable

[25:20] Why some people discover Bitcoin through personal responsibility

[27:00] Chris’ experiment of not checking Bitcoin’s price for three years

[28:45] How ignoring the Bitcoin price changed Chris’ mindset

[30:10] Why Bitcoin should be thought of as a long-term savings tool

[31:50] Jeff Booth’s influence on how to think about Bitcoin

[33:15] How to securely store Bitcoin and avoid common mistakes

[35:00] When to move Bitcoin off an exchange and into self-custody

[36:30] How to use a hardware wallet for better security

[38:10] The trade-offs between convenience and security in Bitcoin storage

[40:00] Why you need a plan for inheritance and Bitcoin security

[42:00] What