Your phone knows more about your finances than your bank does. Taking full control of your Bitcoin starts with taking full control of the device in your pocket.

This one-hour introductory session covers the principles behind building a phone you can actually trust: a hardened Android setup with profile separation, network-level controls, and Tor-routed Bitcoin traffic. It is designed for people who want to understand the approach before implementing it, and to know what to look for when they do.

Why you should participate

You will leave with a clear understanding of what a privacy-focused device setup looks like, why each layer matters, and what the implementation path looks like if you decide to take it further. This is an introduction to Gart's Digital Security Remote Training, a one-on-one service that walks you through the full setup at your own pace.

This is a live session with a Q&A at the end: bring your questions and your specific situation.

About your host

For digital privacy we partner with the advisory team of SMS, led by Max Hillebrand, Bitcoin and Privacy Technology Advisor.

Max is a praxeologist and open-source advocate dedicated to building freedom tech that empowers individuals through economic and technological sovereignty. He is a globally respected expert in Bitcoin privacy and self-custody, known for building secure, reliable systems that help individuals and businesses take full control of their Bitcoin, safely, privately, and without reliance on third parties.

What you will learn

• Why hardware choice matters before you install anything, and what to look for in a privacy-focused device
• How operating system selection affects what data leaves your phone and who can access it
• What profile separation is, and how it creates an absolute wall between your Bitcoin activity and your daily apps
• How routing Bitcoin traffic through Tor changes what your internet provider can see
• What a sustainable maintenance routine looks like, so your setup does not decay over time

Format and practical details

• Duration: 1 hour, including a live Q&A at the end
• Platform: Zoom. You will receive the link after registering.
• Language: English
• Seats: limited to 30