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Bitcoin Basics 101
Bitcoin Basics 101
beginner 25 lessons 5 sections
A complete beginner-friendly introduction to Bitcoin. Learn what Bitcoin is, why it was created, how the blockchain and mining work, how to buy and self-custody safely, and how to think about Bitcoin as part of an investment portfolio. No prior crypto knowledge required.
Curriculum (25 lessons)
Foundations of Bitcoin5 lessons
- 1What Is Bitcoin? A Plain-English Introduction8 minPreview
- 2The Origin Story: Satoshi, the Whitepaper, and the 2008 Crisis9 minPreview
- 3Money Before Bitcoin: A Brief History10 min
- 4Why Bitcoin Matters — Sound Money in the Digital Age10 min
- 5Common Bitcoin Myths Debunked12 min
How Bitcoin Works Under the Hood5 lessons
- 1The Blockchain Explained8 min
- 2Public Keys, Private Keys, and Addresses8 min
- 3Transactions: Inputs, Outputs, and UTXOs10 min
- 4Mining and Proof-of-Work10 min
- 5The 21 Million Cap and the Halving Cycle10 min
Wallets, Custody, and Security5 lessons
- 1Wallet Types: Hot vs. Cold, Custodial vs. Self-Custody10 min
- 2Setting Up Your First Wallet (Step-by-Step)12 min
- 3Seed Phrases: What They Are and How to Protect Them10 min
- 4Hardware Wallets: Ledger, Trezor, and Cold Storage12 min
- 5Security Best Practices and Common Scams to Avoid12 min
Buying, Selling, and Using Bitcoin5 lessons
- 1How to Buy Bitcoin: Exchanges, Brokers, and KYC10 min
- 2Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum8 min
- 3Sending and Receiving Bitcoin9 min
- 4Bitcoin Fees and Transaction Speed9 min
- 5Lightning Network — Fast, Cheap Bitcoin Payments10 min
Bitcoin as an Investment5 lessons
- 1Bitcoin's Volatility — What to Expect10 min
- 2Bitcoin in a Diversified Portfolio10 min
- 3Tax Considerations for U.S. Bitcoin Investors12 min
- 4Spot Bitcoin ETFs vs. Holding Bitcoin Directly10 min
- 5Long-Term Outlook: Bull and Bear Cases12 min