Bisq To Bitcoin Retirement 2025 10 10
Date: 2025-10-10
Presenter: Round Rock Bitcoiners
Outline & Notes
From First Sats on Bisq to Bitcoin Retirement: A HODLer's Journey
Author: RRBTC Date: October 10, 2025
Overview
Connects two ideas: buying bitcoin privately with Bisq, and holding it long term.
Part 1: Acquiring Bitcoin Privately with Bisq
- Peer-to-peer, open-source, no-KYC Bitcoin exchange
- Runs over Tor for privacy
- Non-custodial — users always hold their own keys
Bisq 1 vs. Bisq 2 (Easy)
| Feature | Bisq 1 | Bisq 2 | | Model | Multisig escrow + deposit | Reputation-based (no deposit) | | Trade size | Larger / advanced | Smaller / onboarding | | Security | Escrow + penalty | Reputation + trade limits |
GPG Verification
gpg --verify Bisq-2.X.X.dmg.asc Bisq-2.X.X.dmg
Part 2: Bitcoin Retirement Strategy
- Shift from acquisition to preservation
- Self-custody and long-term security
- Daily/monthly DCA, lump sum, Roth IRA conversion
Custody and Inheritance
- Start simple with bitcoin-only wallets
- Secure backups: hardware wallet + steel/paper copy
- Create inheritance plan (key shares or trusted provider)
- Avoid cloud storage or third-party dependence
- Revisit setup yearly, patch firmware
Multi-Sig Tools
- Unchained Capital — collaborative custody (2-of-3)
- Specter Desktop — DIY multi-sig
- Nunchuk — mobile shared vaults
- Caravan — open-source coordinator
Tools & Calculators
- Unchained Retirement Calculator
- Bitcoin Magazine CAGR Calculator
- Bitbo CAGR Charts
- Bitcoiner Academy Calculator
- Saylor's Bitcoin Model on GitHub
Slides in this Deck
- Deck Overview (All Slides)
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