Travis West
Bitcoiner, combat veteran, alleged operator of nodes, cadre member of the Bitcoin Veterans non-profit.
Contact
Email: travis@west.report
Email: tcwest@proton.me
Email: twest@shermancountyor.gov (for LE sensitive)
LinkedIn: travis-west-010309
Nostr: npub18hqtw4vjsg6s0a0kyhugn5mt5fs8fp64pd8nsv66vqld5qg090pqe75kus
Signal: traviswest.21
Telegram: @traviswest
GitHub: SerWest
Education
I promote Bitcoin, liberty, and private property rights. Interested in coordinating? Send me an email!
Training and educating others is something I enjoy; I'm good at communicating complex ideas/processes to the technical and non-technical, with humor sprinkled in.
I will happily talk Bitcoin, law enforcement, military, or security with individuals or teams. I have delivered several presentations at conferences, including at the 2023 RISS Western Region Human Trafficking Summit and at the 2024 Financial Crimes and Digital Evidence Conference.
My LinkedIn profile is updated with my certifications.
Media
| Bitcoin Audible Episode 100 - Privacy is a Crime with Travis West | "Today we dive into an amazing chat around the complexities and shifts in law enforcement in a world with Bitcoin, as well as breaking down the nuances and difficulties in both the defense and prosecution of the Samourai Wallet case. Travis, previously a detective who found his speciality in cybercrime and fraud, requiring extensive knowledge and interaction with Bitcoin and blockchain analytics, presents a unique insight into how things may develop moving forward and where we should be wary to defend our privacy and independence. Don't miss this incredible discussion!" |
| Samourai Wallet case | A report I wrote about the implications of the Samourai Wallet case and how it is not good for privacy or code. |
| Doxxed Through VPNs: Former Cybercrime Detective | I was interviewed by Simplified Privacy and this article was a result of it. The discussion was primarily about identifying people that are using Virtual Private Networks. |
| Bitcoin Veterans Panel at Bitcoin Park | A panel I participated in at Bitcoin Park (Nashville, TN) about the unique role and community voice veterans bring to Bitcoin. |
Resources
| Bitcoin Guide | A comprehensive guide and collection of resources on Bitcoin, covering technical topics for beginners or experts. |
| Bitcoin Diploma 2025 | The 2025 version of Mi Primer Bitcoin's flagship 10-week program, free to access. It is a deep dive into Bitcoin's history, technology, and its global impact. |
| Bitcoin for Beginners (2023) | A YouTube video by Matthew Kratter from Bitcoin University. This video is one of the better introductory videos on Bitcoin, short and not overly technical. |
| KYCNOT.ME | A project that lists and rates exchanges to purchase bitcoin with no KYC. Also a great resource to learn about privacy-oriented services. |
| Simplified Privacy | A library of resources on the topic of digital privacy. They offer a VPN/privacy-focused tool as well. |
| Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund | A fund dedicated to the defense of non-custodial tools and their developers from regulatory overreach. |
| Bitcoin Veterans | A non-profit organization dedicated to freedom, financial sovereignty, and purpose for military veterans. |
Referrals
| Swan Bitcoin | A referral link to a Bitcoin financial services company that will help you save in bitcoin, learn more about bitcoin, and much more. Requires KYC. |
| Strike | A referral link to an app for your phone that lets you buy bitcoin, send USD to other users, and more. Can be used as a custodial lightning/BTC wallet. Requires KYC. |
| River | A referral link to a Bitcoin financial services company that will let you buy bitcoin and/or mining machines. Can be used as a custodial lightning/BTC wallet. Requires KYC. |
| The Bitcoin Company | A referral link to a Bitcoin company that lets you purchase a variety of gift cards with bitcoin, with discounts and rewards. Requires email. |
| Micro-Seed | A quality tool that allows you to stamp tiny numbers or letters into a steel or titanium washer. Perfect for securing your seed phrase discreetly. Use discount code "TRAVIS10" for 10% off. |
Bitcoin Tools
| Android Wallets | Blue Wallet, AQUA Wallet |
| iOS Wallets | Blue Wallet, AQUA Wallet |
| Desktop Wallets | Bitcoin Core, Electrum, Specter, Sparrow Wallet |
| Hardware Wallets | ColdCard, Jade |
| Lightning Wallets | Phoenix, Zeus, AQUA Wallet |
| Multi-Sig | Electrum, Sparrow Wallet |
| Collaborative Multi-Sig | Swan, Casa, Unchained Capital |
| Block Explorers | Mempool.Space |
Nostr Tools
| Android Clients | Amethyst, Primal |
| iOS Clients | Damus, Primal |
| Desktop Clients | Snort, Primal |