Learn Bitcoin

Digital money that works without banks. Created in 2009 by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a network of computers worldwide — no single company or government controls it.

For the first time in history, you can send money to anyone, anywhere, without permission from a bank. No middlemen. No borders. No business hours. Your money, your rules.

New Bitcoin is created through 'mining' — powerful computers solve complex math puzzles. The first to solve it gets rewarded with new Bitcoin. This process also secures the entire network.

There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin. That's built into the code and can never change. Compare that to the US dollar — the government can print as much as they want. Bitcoin can't be inflated.

Think of it as a giant public notebook that records every Bitcoin transaction ever made. Everyone can read it, no one can erase it. Every 10 minutes, a new 'page' (block) is added.

A wallet doesn't actually hold Bitcoin — it holds the keys to your Bitcoin on the blockchain. Your 'public key' is like your email (share it to receive). Your 'private key' is your password (never share it).

When you send Bitcoin, your transaction is broadcast to the network. Miners verify it's legitimate and add it to the blockchain. Once confirmed, it's permanent and irreversible.

Every ~4 years, the mining reward is cut in half. Started at 50 BTC in 2009, now it's 3.125 BTC. This predictable supply reduction is why many believe Bitcoin's price increases over time.

Banks can freeze your account, deny transfers, or go bankrupt with your money. Bitcoin can't be frozen, censored, or seized. You are your own bank.

Like gold, Bitcoin is scarce and valuable. Unlike gold, you can send it anywhere in minutes, divide it into tiny pieces, verify it instantly, and carry a billion dollars in your pocket.

Bitcoin was first and remains the most secure, most decentralized, and most battle-tested. With over 15 years of unbroken operation, it's the only crypto that's truly proven.

Yes, Bitcoin uses energy. So does the banking system, gold mining, and your Netflix habit. The difference: Bitcoin's energy secures a global financial system accessible to 8 billion people.

You can buy Bitcoin on exchanges like Coinbase, Cash App, or Strike. You don't need to buy a whole Bitcoin — you can start with $10. Most people dollar-cost average (buy a little regularly).

For small amounts, an app wallet is fine. For serious savings, get a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Write down your seed phrase on paper and store it safely. Never share it with anyone.

Don't invest more than you can lose. Don't panic sell during dips. Don't share your private keys. Don't fall for 'double your Bitcoin' scams. Don't keep large amounts on exchanges.

Bitcoin has gone from $0 to over $100,000. It's been declared dead 400+ times. Every 4-year cycle it reaches new highs. The people who win are the ones who understand it and hold.