6 docs tagged with "basics"

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.

Why financial privacy matters for Bitcoin users. What information is exposed on the public blockchain and how it affects your security.