How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?
When you hit send, your Bitcoin goes on a short journey. Here's what happens behind the scenes.
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What is Money?
Before you can understand Bitcoin, you need to understand money. What makes it work — and what happens when it breaks.
Why Does Bitcoin Have Value?
Bitcoin has no CEO, no army, and no gold backing it. So where does the value come from?
The Bitcoin Whitepaper Explained
In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published nine pages that changed money forever. Here is what the Bitcoin whitepaper says in plain English.
What is the Block Reward?
The block reward is how new Bitcoin enters circulation. Learn how it works, why it shrinks over time, and what happens when it runs out.
What is the Lightning Network?
The Lightning Network makes Bitcoin payments instant and nearly free. Learn how this second layer works.
What is Proof of Work?
Proof of work is the engine that keeps Bitcoin secure. Learn how miners compete to protect the network.
What is a Bitcoin Wallet?
A Bitcoin wallet doesn't hold coins — it holds your keys. Learn how wallets work and which type is right for you.
What is the Bitcoin Blockchain?
The blockchain is Bitcoin's public record book — permanent, transparent, and impossible to tamper with. Here is how it works.
Self-Custody: Your Keys, Your Bitcoin
Why taking personal responsibility for your Bitcoin is the ultimate act of financial sovereignty.
Bitcoin Pizza Day: The $800 Million Pizza
On May 22, 2010, someone paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. Here's why that matters.
What is Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide
Bitcoin is digital money that works without banks. Learn the basics in plain language.