Reference Materials
Quick-access reference materials for Bitcoin self-custody.
π Glossary & Terminologyβ
Bitcoin Glossaryβ
100+ terms defined, from UTXO to Taproot. A-Z reference for all Bitcoin terminology.
π·οΈ Technical Referenceβ
Bitcoin Address Typesβ
Understand Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit, and Taproot addresses. Learn which to use and why it matters for fees and compatibility.
External Technical Resourcesβ
- BIP39 Word List β The 2048 valid seed words (external)
- BIP List β All Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
β Frequently Asked Questionsβ
Common questions about Bitcoin self-custody:
Critical Safety Questionsβ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What if I lose my seed phrase? | The hard truth about seed loss and what (little) you can do |
| Are recovery services legitimate? | Almost all are scamsβlearn to protect yourself |
More FAQsβ
Browse all FAQ topics: FAQ Index
π External Resourcesβ
Trusted external resources for Bitcoin education:
Block Explorersβ
- Mempool.space β Transaction explorer and fee estimator
- Blockstream.info β Clean, privacy-respecting explorer
Toolsβ
- TimechainStats β Bitcoin network statistics
- KYCnot.me β Find non-KYC Bitcoin sources
Further Learningβ
- Bitcoin.org β Official Bitcoin resources
- Bitcoin Whitepaper β Satoshi's original paper
Missing Something?β
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