What is Bitcoin? Understanding Digital Money from First Principles
Discover what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it represents a fundamental shift in how we think about money and value.
Start your Bitcoin journey with solid foundations
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Welcome to Bitcoin Fundamentals! This pathway is designed for complete beginners who want to understand Bitcoin from first principles. You'll learn what Bitcoin is, how it works, and how to use it safely.
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Discover what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it represents a fundamental shift in how we think about money and value.
Learn the mechanics of Bitcoin transactions, from creating a transaction to confirmation on the blockchain.
Master Bitcoin storage: understand wallet types, security models, and choose the right solution for your needs.
Comprehensive guide to securing your Bitcoin: from basic hygiene to advanced operational security.
Address common misconceptions about Bitcoin with facts, data, and clear explanations.
Step-by-step guide to purchasing your first Bitcoin using ByteWallet, Bitcoin ATMs, exchanges, and peer-to-peer platforms.
Master Bitcoin vocabulary with clear definitions of addresses, UTXOs, mining, nodes, and 100+ essential terms every Bitcoiner should know.
Understand Bitcoin mining in simple terms: what miners do, why proof-of-work matters, and how the Byzantine Generals Problem was solved.
Learn to recognize and avoid common Bitcoin scams including romance fraud, investment schemes, phishing, and pig butchering attacks. Essential security for beginners.
After completing Bitcoin Fundamentals, you'll have a solid understanding of Bitcoin basics. Ready to go deeper? Continue with our Advanced Topics pathway to explore Lightning Network, privacy techniques, and more.
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