This list provides a structured learning path for JoinMarket, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced techniques.
I. Foundations & Setup (1-15)
- Welcome to JoinMarket: Enhancing Bitcoin Privacy
- Setting Up Your JoinMarket Environment (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Understanding Bitcoin Privacy Fundamentals
- Introduction to CoinJoin and Mixing
- What is JoinMarket and How Does it Work?
- JoinMarket Architecture: Key Components and Interactions
- Installing and Configuring JoinMarket
- Running Your First JoinMarket Transaction
- Understanding JoinMarket's Configuration File
- Working with the JoinMarket Command-Line Interface (CLI)
- Introduction to the JoinMarket GUI (if applicable)
- Understanding the Different JoinMarket Roles (Maker, Taker)
- Setting Up a JoinMarket Maker
- Participating as a JoinMarket Taker
- Understanding JoinMarket Fees and Economics
II. Working with JoinMarket Transactions (16-35)
- Creating and Broadcasting JoinMarket Transactions
- Understanding Transaction Building Options
- Working with Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) in JoinMarket
- Implementing Transaction Broadcasting and Confirmation
- Handling Transaction Fees and Dust in JoinMarket
- Building Complex JoinMarket Transactions
- Understanding Transaction Scripts and their role in CoinJoin
- Decoding and Analyzing JoinMarket Transactions
- Working with Different CoinJoin Strategies
- Implementing Offline Transaction Signing with JoinMarket
- Handling Transaction Conflicts and Double Spending in CoinJoin
- Understanding Transaction Propagation and Mempools in the context of JoinMarket
- Building a JoinMarket Transaction Explorer (if applicable)
- Implementing Transaction Filtering and Monitoring for JoinMarket
- Integrating with Block Explorers using JoinMarket
- Understanding Mix Depth and its impact on privacy
- Working with Different Mix Depth Strategies
- Optimizing Transaction Size and Fees in JoinMarket
- Exploring Advanced Transaction Features in JoinMarket
- Understanding the different CoinJoin implementations (e.g., Whirlpool, Wasabi)
III. JoinMarket Maker Operations (36-55)
- Setting Up and Configuring a JoinMarket Maker
- Understanding Maker Order Book Management
- Defining Maker Order Parameters (Price, Amount)
- Managing Maker Liquidity
- Understanding the Maker's Role in CoinJoin
- Automating Maker Operations
- Implementing Maker Order Matching Strategies
- Working with Different Maker Order Types
- Monitoring Maker Performance
- Optimizing Maker Profitability
- Understanding the Risks of Running a Maker
- Implementing Security Measures for Makers
- Working with Tor for Maker Anonymity
- Understanding the impact of network conditions on Maker operations
- Scaling Maker Operations
- Implementing Maker Order Book Analysis
- Working with different Maker software and tools
- Contributing to JoinMarket Maker Development
- Understanding the Maker community and best practices
- Exploring advanced Maker strategies
IV. JoinMarket Taker Operations (56-75)
- Participating as a JoinMarket Taker
- Finding and Joining CoinJoin Transactions
- Understanding the Taker's Role in CoinJoin
- Managing Taker Privacy
- Optimizing Taker Fees
- Working with Different Taker Strategies
- Automating Taker Operations
- Monitoring Taker Performance
- Understanding the Risks of Being a Taker
- Implementing Security Measures for Takers
- Working with Tor for Taker Anonymity
- Understanding the impact of network conditions on Taker operations
- Integrating JoinMarket with Wallets and other tools
- Exploring different Taker software and tools
- Contributing to JoinMarket Taker Development
- Understanding the Taker community and best practices
- Exploring advanced Taker strategies
- Working with different CoinJoin pools (if applicable)
- Understanding the concept of "change" in CoinJoin transactions
- Managing change addresses and privacy
V. Advanced JoinMarket Concepts & Security (76-90)
- Deep Dive into JoinMarket Protocol Details
- Understanding JoinMarket Security Considerations
- Implementing Best Practices for JoinMarket Security
- Protecting Against Common Attacks
- Understanding Privacy Risks and Mitigation Strategies
- Working with Different Anonymity Networks (Tor, I2P)
- Understanding the limitations of CoinJoin
- Combining JoinMarket with other privacy tools
- Exploring Research on CoinJoin and Privacy
- Contributing to JoinMarket Development
- Understanding the JoinMarket Community and Resources
- Working with different JoinMarket forks and implementations
- Exploring the future of CoinJoin and privacy technologies
- Analyzing JoinMarket transaction data
- Building tools and utilities for JoinMarket
VI. Mastery and Beyond (91-100)
- Advanced JoinMarket Configuration and Optimization
- Deep Dive into JoinMarket Codebase
- Security Auditing of JoinMarket Code
- Building Scalable JoinMarket Infrastructure
- The Future of JoinMarket and Bitcoin Privacy
- Real-World Applications of JoinMarket
- Building a Portfolio of JoinMarket Projects
- Mastering JoinMarket: A Comprehensive Guide
- The Evolution of Bitcoin Privacy Technologies
- Understanding Cryptography and its role in JoinMarket.