Whether you’re new to BGIN or returning after a break—welcome! 
This platform is now our official mode of communication across all Working Groups (WGs), and we’ve just released an updated onboarding guide to help you get started or get back on track.
STEP 1: Get Started with Discourse
If you’re new to Discourse or unsure how to navigate it, please check out the latest onboarding guide below:
BGIN Onboarding - July 2025 - Google Docs
This guide includes:
- How to create an account
- How to follow Working Group categories
- How to post and reply
- How to participate by email like a mailing list
- And more tips to improve your experience
STEP 2: Join Working Groups & Participate
Here are BGIN’s currently active Working Groups:
IAM, Key Management and Privacy WG (IKP-WG)
Meetings: Thursdays 12PM UTC (Bi-weekly)
Cyber Security WG
Financial Applications & Social Economics WG (FASE-WG)
Meetings: Wednesdays 11AM UTC (Bi-weekly)
Anyone can join discussions by entering a category and participating in meetings!
⇩ Join categories by following the steps in the onboarding guide above ⇩
Let us know if you have any questions. See you in the discussions! 
