Getting started with Bitcoin

Browse the Bitcoin beginners' guides below, and start your journey into the world of cryptocurrency. No matter your current level of knowledge, these guides can get you up to speed on the subjects that matter to you.

What is Bitcoin?

Get a straightforward introduction to Bitcoin and why it matters.

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How do I receive bitcoin?

To receive bitcoin, simply provide the sender with your Bitcoin address, which you can find in your Bitcoin wallet. Read this article for more details.

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How do I buy Bitcoin?

A beginner-friendly guide to buying Bitcoin step by step, with simple explanations and common options.

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The benefits of Bitcoin

Discover the key features of Bitcoin that make it a game-changing technology.

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What is Bitcoin?

Get a straightforward introduction to Bitcoin and why it matters.

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The Bitcoin Revolution

A deep dive into the history of Bitcoin, its evolution, challenges, and the future of digital currencies.

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How do I buy Bitcoin?

A beginner-friendly guide to buying Bitcoin step by step, with simple explanations and common options.

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Can you buy less than a bitcoin?

Learn the answer to this question and why it is a common misunderstanding for newcomers to Bitcoin.

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What is a Bitcoin wallet?

Learn about this essential tool for sending, receiving, and storing your bitcoin; how it works, and how to use it safely.

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How to choose the best Bitcoin wallet

From security to fee customization options, these are the key factors to consider when choosing a Bitcoin wallet.

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How do I create a Bitcoin wallet?

Learn how to quickly and easily create a Bitcoin wallet. Understand the different wallet types and their respective pros & cons.

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How do I receive bitcoin?

To receive bitcoin, simply provide the sender with your Bitcoin address, which you can find in your Bitcoin wallet. Read this article for more details.

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How do I send bitcoin?

Sending bitcoin is as easy as choosing the amount to send and deciding where it goes. Read the article for more details.

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What's a 'self-custodial' wallet?

Understand how the self-custodial model puts you in charge of your cryptoassets and protects you from third-party risk.

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How to backup and restore a crypto wallet

Make sure to backup your crypto wallets. Find out why you should, and how.

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Where can I spend Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Get an overview of the places and ways to spend your Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and other cryptocurrencies.

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How do I sell bitcoin?

Learn how to sell bitcoin into local currency safely.

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How to avoid Bitcoin and other crypto fraud

From phishing scams to fake Bitcoin exchanges, here's your guide to identifying and avoiding Bitcoin-related fraud.

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The benefits of Bitcoin

Discover the key features of Bitcoin that make it a game-changing technology.

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Is Bitcoin a store of value?

Learn how Bitcoin is similar or different to other stores of value, like fiat currency (US dollars) and precious metals (gold).

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Bitcoin Price History

A comprehensive guide to Bitcoin's price history, analyzing trends, volatility, key events, and investment strategies.

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Bitcoin Price Prediction

A deep dive into Bitcoin price prediction, considering historical trends, market cycles, and future potential. Understand the factors that drive Bitcoin's value and learn strategies for managing risk.

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Bitcoin vs Gold

Bitcoin vs. Gold: A comparative analysis for the modern investor.

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Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Comparative Analysis

Bitcoin vs Fiat: A comprehensive analysis for the modern investor.

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Bitcoin vs. Altcoins

Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: A comparative analysis for cryptocurrency investors.

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Bitcoin vs Stablecoins

Bitcoin vs Stablecoins: A comparative analysis for crypto investors and users.

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What is Bitcoin Dominance?

Bitcoin dominance measures Bitcoin's market share in the crypto world. Learn how it's calculated, why it matters, and its impact on altcoins.

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What is the Bitcoin Halving?

Explore the Bitcoin Halving, an event that periodically halves the reward for mining Bitcoin transactions, ensuring its scarcity and long-term sustainability.

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How does Bitcoin compare to other asset classes?

Find out how Bitcoin has performed as an asset class vs. others.

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Is Bitcoin a hedge against inflation?

Learn if Bitcoin is a good inflation hedge.

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How does Bitcoin impact the environment?

As Bitcoin has become more mainstream, concerns about its environmental impact have become more numerous and pressing. Unfortunately, some of the criticisms have misrepresented the facts.

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What is censorship resistance?

Censorship resistance is one of crypto's biggest strengths. Learn about its power.

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Is Bitcoin Private?

Learn about Bitcoin's privacy features, potential vulnerabilities, and how to enhance your anonymity when transacting with Bitcoin.

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How does bitcoin exchange work?

How safe is it to store your crypto on centralized exchanges?

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How do bitcoin transactions work?

Understand how the Bitcoin public blockchain tracks ownership over time. Get clarity on key terms like public & private keys, transaction inputs & outputs, confirmation times, and more.

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What are Bitcoin network fees?

Discover what bitcoin fees are, how fees are determined, and more.

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What is Proof of Work (PoW)?

Learn about Proof of Work (PoW), the consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin, and how it works.

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What is Bitcoin mining?

Learn why the process of minting new bitcoins, known as 'Bitcoin mining,' is in some ways similar to the process of extracting precious metals from the earth.

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What is a Bitcoin Node

A Bitcoin node is a computer that runs the Bitcoin software and participates in the Bitcoin network, playing a vital role in its security and decentralization.

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What is Bitcoin governance?

How does the network operate and decide on critical issues?

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What is the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Find out about the key differences between two of the most popular cryptocurrencies.

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Smart Contracts on Bitcoin

Discover how Bitcoin is evolving with smart contracts, expanding its use cases beyond just a digital currency.

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What are Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions?

Learn about Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions and how they may enable Bitcoin to scale.

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What are sidechains?

Learn about the different types of sidechains, their advantages and disadvantages, and what they're used for. Get the essentials on key sidechain projects.

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What is Lightning Network?

Learn how Bitcoin's key layer-2 scaling solution works and understand the challenges it faces.

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What are Bitcoin Ordinals?

Learn about Bitcoin Ordinals, unique digital collectibles on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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What is Fractal Bitcoin?

Discover how Fractal Bitcoin aims to solve Bitcoin's scalability challenges by enabling faster, low-cost transactions through a network of on-chain fractal blockchains.

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Bitcoin Taproot Explained

A deep dive into Bitcoin Taproot, its benefits, impact, and how it shapes the future of Bitcoin. Learn how it improves privacy, efficiency, and smart contracts.

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What is a shared Bitcoin wallet?

Learn about shared (multisig) Bitcoin wallets, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they work.

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How to set up and use a shared Bitcoin wallet

Learn about shared wallet "participants," "transaction requests," "approvals," and more.

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What are the use cases for shared wallets?

Find out the many ways shared wallets can be used in the real world.

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How to set up a Bitcoin cold storage wallet

Learn what a Bitcoin cold storage wallet is, why it's important, and how to use one.

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What is a Bitcoin Address?

Learn how Bitcoin addresses work, their connection to keys, and best practices for using them.

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What are Bitcoin ETFs?

Learn about Bitcoin ETFs, including their risks and benefits.

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What is a Bitcoin Corporate Treasury?

Learn about Bitcoin corporate treasuries, their benefits and risks, and their potential impact on the financial landscape.

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Bitcoin Whales: Their Impact on the Market

Learn about Bitcoin whales, their impact on the market, and their trading strategies.

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Wrapped Bitcoin Explained: Types, Benefits, and Risks

Wrapped Bitcoin lets you use Bitcoin on other blockchains. Learn about the different types and how they work.

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What is tBTC?

Learn about tBTC, a decentralized way to bring Bitcoin to Ethereum.

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What is WBTC?

WBTC is an important part of the DeFi ecosystem. Learn what it is, and why it’s important.

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Bitcoin Hard Fork

A deep dive into Bitcoin hard forks, their causes, consequences, and significance in the evolution of Bitcoin.

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What is Bitcoin OP_CAT?

Learn about OP_CAT, a proposed Bitcoin opcode that could enhance smart contract capabilities.

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What is the double spend problem?

The double-spend problem is a potential issue in digital cash systems where the same digital token can be spent more once.

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What is Bitcoin OTC Trading

Dive into the essentials of Bitcoin Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading, highlighting its role, advantages, and how it contrasts with other Bitcoin trading methods.

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What is Bitcoin transaction accelerator?

Dive into the essentials of Bitcoin transaction accelerators, highlighting their role, potential risks, and how to use them.

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What is Bitcoin Hashrate?

Understand Bitcoin hashrate and its significance in Bitcoin mining, network security, and Bitcoin's overall value.

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What is Bitcoin SegWit?

SegWit is a key Bitcoin upgrade. Learn how it works and why it matters.

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Bitcoin Script Explained

A deep dive into the Bitcoin Script language, its purpose, functionality, and limitations. Understand how it empowers Bitcoin transactions and its connection to smart contracts, the Lightning Network, and more.

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What is a Bitcoin Mempool?

The Bitcoin mempool is where transactions wait to be confirmed. Learn how it works and its impact on fees and speed.

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What are Bitcoin UTXOs?

Understand Bitcoin UTXOs and how they function in Bitcoin transactions, contributing to security and efficiency. Explore the differences between UTXOs and traditional account-based systems, and how UTXOs relate to Bitcoin's overall value.

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Verify Bitcoin Transactions

A comprehensive guide on verifying Bitcoin transactions for security and authenticity. Learn how to use block explorers, understand transaction details, and follow best practices for secure Bitcoin transactions.

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