Learning Paths Index
All curated learning paths on Cypherpunk Code, with study order and resource counts.
Access paths at cypherpunk-code.com/paths on the platform.
Path overview
| # | Path | Steps | Topics | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cypherpunk Foundations | 5 | cypherpunk, privacy, cryptography | Absolute beginners |
| 2 | Bitcoin Sovereignty | 6 | bitcoin, nodes, wallets | Bitcoin learners |
| 3 | Monero Privacy | 7 | monero, privacy, nodes | Private money |
| 4 | Practical OpSec | 6 | opsec, privacy, cryptography | Hands-on security |
| 5 | Bitcoin Privacy Techniques | 5 | bitcoin, privacy, wallets | Bitcoin privacy |
| 6 | Deep Cryptography | 5 | cryptography | Advanced theory |
Recommended study order: 1 → 2 → 4 → 5 → 3 → 6
1. Cypherpunk Foundations
Start here if: You are new to cypherpunk philosophy.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Cypherpunk's Manifesto | 10 |
| 2 | The Crypto-Anarchist Manifesto | 10 |
| 3 | Nakamoto Institute Library | 9 |
| 4 | Freenode Cypherpunk Archive | 8 |
| 5 | EFF Surveillance Self-Defense | 8 |
Outcome: Understand why privacy, cryptography, and code matter.
2. Bitcoin Sovereignty Path
Start here if: You know the philosophy and want to learn Bitcoin.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitcoin Whitepaper | 10 |
| 2 | Learn Me A Bitcoin | 8 |
| 3 | Mastering Bitcoin (3rd Ed.) | 9 |
| 4 | Getting Started with Bitcoin | 7 |
| 5 | Bitcoin Full Node Guide | 9 |
| 6 | BTC Sessions Tutorials | 8 |
Outcome: Understand Bitcoin technically and run your own infrastructure.
DOC track: Bitcoin Learning Overview
3. Monero Privacy Path
Start here if: You want to understand private money.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moneropedia | 9 |
| 2 | Fungibility (Monero) | 8 |
| 3 | Ring Signatures (Monero) | 8 |
| 4 | Monero.how | 8 |
| 5 | Monero User Guides | 8 |
| 6 | Monero Tor Wallet | 8 |
| 7 | SethForPrivacy Monero Node Guide | 8 |
Outcome: Understand Monero privacy technology and run your own node.
4. Practical OpSec Path
Start here if: You want hands-on operational security skills.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cypherpunk School 101 | 9 |
| 2 | GNU Privacy Handbook | 8 |
| 3 | PGP Best Practices | 8 |
| 4 | Tor Project Documentation | 9 |
| 5 | Tails OS | 9 |
| 6 | Qubes OS Introduction | 8 |
Outcome: Practice GPG, Tor, Tails, and compartmentalized computing.
5. Bitcoin Privacy Techniques
Start here if: You know Bitcoin basics and want privacy skills.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitcoin Fungibility Wiki | 8 |
| 2 | CoinJoin (Bitcoin Developer Guide) | 8 |
| 3 | Wasabi Wallet Documentation | 8 |
| 4 | JoinMarket | 7 |
| 5 | Samourai Wallet | 8 |
Outcome: Reclaim fungibility with CoinJoin and privacy wallets.
DOC track: Phase 4 — Privacy Techniques
6. Deep Cryptography
Start here if: You want mathematical foundations.
| Step | Resource | CP Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Boneh Cryptography (Coursera) | 8 |
| 2 | MIT OCW Cryptography | 8 |
| 3 | Applied Cryptography (Schneier) | 9 |
| 4 | Monero Research Lab | 8 |
| 5 | Signal Protocol | 8 |
Outcome: Understand cryptography at the protocol level.
Combining paths
Minimum viable cypherpunk (8 weeks)
Cypherpunk Foundations → Bitcoin Sovereignty → Practical OpSec
Privacy maximalist (16 weeks)
Cypherpunk Foundations → Bitcoin Sovereignty → Bitcoin Privacy → Monero Privacy → Practical OpSec
Full scholar (6+ months)
All 6 paths in order + university courses from catalog