Do I need any prior knowledge of Bitcoin?
No. Most members start from zero. The Circle is built as a space to learn without pressure.
What language does the Circle run in?
English. All twelve live calls, the guest sessions, the resource library and the written exchange in the community are in English. Members join from several countries, so English is simply the language we share. The SatoShe Sessions in Zurich are a separate format and are usually held in German.
What if I already own Bitcoin and consider myself advanced?
Then you may get even more out of it. The SatoShe Circle is not a helpdesk for beginners, it is a room for thinking. Many members already hold Bitcoin, understand the fundamentals and manage their own custody, but they do it in isolation. What tends to be missing is structured reflection, intelligent exchange and long term context. In the Circle the different levels of experience strengthen the conversation: beginners bring fresh questions, advanced members bring perspective. If you are looking for depth, clarity and considered exchange, you will feel at home.
What is the difference between the Circle and the course?
The 8 week course gives you a structured foundation with workbooks and guided learning. The Circle supports you in staying with it for the long run. Many women choose both: the course first, then the Circle. Membership is already included in both versions of the course.
What if I live outside Switzerland?
That is the normal case rather than the exception. Members join from several countries, and everything at the core of the membership is online: the monthly live calls in English, the guest speakers, the resource library and the community. Most of our members do not know another woman locally who is into Bitcoin, which is precisely why the Circle exists. The four session credits in the annual membership are mainly useful for members near Zurich, and they are a bonus rather than the core. Gatherings in person happen twice a year and can take place in different locations as the community grows.
Is it worth it if I can never get to Zurich?
Yes, and this is worth being clear about. The value sits in the twelve live calls, the guest sessions, the library and the community you can reach from anywhere. If you can also make it to Zurich, the four session credits that come with the annual membership (worth up to CHF 316) and the 20 per cent discount are a welcome extra, but the membership stands on its own without them.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. Your access stays active until the end of the current billing period. No hidden conditions.
Is there a community platform?
Yes. We use Circle.so, a private, structured platform exclusively for members.
When do the live calls take place?
Once a month, in the evening Zurich time, which is Central European Time, online. The dates are set well in advance so you can plan around them wherever you are. If a call falls at an impossible hour for your time zone, write to me and we will look at what is possible.
Are the live calls recorded?
Our monthly live calls, known inside the Circle as SatoShe Salons, are a protected live space. Regular salons are deliberately not recorded so that everyone can speak freely. For guest sessions we record the input and the moderated questions only, and the recording then goes into the community. The open exchange between members always stays unrecorded.
Is this only for women?
Yes. SatoShe is a space by women for women. We are convinced that women thrive in environments where they can learn and ask questions freely, without pressure and without judgement.
