Reference Materials
Quick-access reference materials for Bitcoin self-custody.
📖 Glossary & Terminology
Bitcoin Glossary
100+ terms defined, from UTXO to Taproot. A-Z reference for all Bitcoin terminology.
🏷️ Technical Reference
Bitcoin Address Types
Understand Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit, and Taproot addresses. Learn which to use and why it matters for fees and compatibility.
Hardware Wallet Comparison
Compare Trezor, BitBox02 Nova, Jade Plus, Passport Prime, Keystone, SeedSigner, Coldcard, Ledger, and Bitkey, updated for the post-2026 landscape. Find the right hardware wallet for your needs, budget, and security requirements.
SeedSigner Guide
Our favourite signing solution: stateless, air-gapped, and built by you from commodity parts. Why we recommend it, who it's not for, and how to build and use one.
External Technical Resources
- BIP39 Word List: The 2048 valid seed words (external)
- BIP List: All Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bitcoin self-custody:
Critical Safety Questions
| 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 scams: learn to protect yourself |
More FAQs
Browse all FAQ topics: FAQ Index
🔗 External Resources
Trusted external resources for Bitcoin education:
Block Explorers
- Mempool.space: Transaction explorer and fee estimator
- Blockstream.info: Clean, privacy-respecting explorer
Tools
- TimechainStats: Bitcoin network statistics
- KYCnot.me: Find non-KYC Bitcoin sources
Further Learning
- Bitcoin.org: Official Bitcoin resources
- Bitcoin Whitepaper: Satoshi's original paper
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