Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralized currency that can be sent electronically between users without the need for trusted third-parties. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by an individual or group of individuals using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

21 million bitcoin

How many bitcoin are there?

When Satoshi Nakamoto created bitcoin, he established in its code…

Author: Ted Stevenot

Contributing to Bitcoin Core: Coin selection, patience, and getting started

Ben Woosley, a.k.a. Empact, has been a contributor to Bitcoin…

Author: Ben Woosley

Why you should leave banking for bitcoin

This is Kevin’s story about leaving the traditional banking world…

Author: Kevin Stoneham
bitcoin node hardware

7 reasons to run your own bitcoin node

To function reliably and securely, bitcoin depends on the voluntary…

Author: Ted Stevenot

On bitcoin, commerce, custody, and Texas’ strategic mining interests

The Work Group on Blockchain Matters was created by Texas…

Author: Joe Kelly

What is a bitcoin node and how does one work?

Most people are aware that bitcoin has no ruler, but…

Author: Ted Stevenot
passphrase vs. multisig

Bitcoin passphrase vs. multisig: Which is right for you?

After a long time holding bitcoin using a hardware or…

Author: Stephen Hall

Four case studies: Should you hold bitcoin in a Roth IRA?

Whether you’re young, mid-career, or playing the back nine, Roth…

Author: Jessy Gilger

Covenants & CTV: What they are, how bitcoin custody might benefit, and risks to consider

Covenants have become a hot topic recently in bitcoin tech-…

Author: Buck Perley

Bitcoin, energy and the Texas stars align

As published in the April 2022 issue of NAPE. While…

Authors: Parker Lewis , Gideon Powell

What is phishing and how can I protect myself?

Phishing is a form of social engineering where a bad…

Authors: Ted Stevenot , Stephen Hall

Why 2-of-3 is the right multisig setup for most individuals and businesses

When balancing all security and accessibility considerations, we believe 2-of-3…

Author: Stephen Hall

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