8 docs tagged with "basics"

Understand the different Bitcoin address types: Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit, and Taproot. Learn which to use and why it matters for fees and compatibility.

Complete glossary of Bitcoin and self-custody terminology. Definitions for UTXO, seed phrase, hardware wallet, multisig, and 100+ other terms.

Understand binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems used in Bitcoin private keys. Essential foundation for understanding seed phrases.

Understand Bitcoin's UTXO model. Learn how Unspent Transaction Outputs work, why Bitcoin isn't an account balance, and how UTXOs affect fees and privacy.

Understand what a Bitcoin node does, how it differs from a wallet, and its role in the network. Essential knowledge before running your own node.

Learn what Bitcoin self-custody means: controlling your own private keys, seed phrases, and taking full ownership of your Bitcoin without third parties.

Understand what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it matters. A beginner's introduction to digital money that no one controls.

Understand why financial privacy is essential for Bitcoin users. Learn what information is exposed on the public blockchain and why it matters for your security.