Bitcoin Basics

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The complete beginner's guide to Bitcoin. Learn how it works, how to store it safely, and how to make your first purchase.

Course Curriculum

Discover what Bitcoin is, why it was created, and why millions of people use it as a store of value and medium of exchange.

Go deeper into Bitcoin's technology. Understand how the blockchain works, what miners do, and how transactions are processed.

Learn the different types of Bitcoin wallets, how to choose the right one, and best practices for keeping your crypto safe.

A practical, step-by-step guide to purchasing Bitcoin safely. Learn to choose an exchange, verify your identity, and make your first BTC purchase.

✓ Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto.
✓ No government or bank controls Bitcoin — it runs on a peer-to-peer network.
✓ Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design.
✓ You can send Bitcoin to anyone in the world without a bank or intermediary.
✓ Bitcoin's price is determined by supply and demand on global markets.
✓ The blockchain is a chain of blocks, each containing a batch of verified transactions.
✓ Miners compete to add the next block by solving a computational puzzle (Proof of Work).
✓ A Bitcoin transaction includes sender, recipient, amount, and a cryptographic signature.