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Explainers and how-tos on Bitcoin: how it works, running your own node, mining, and keeping control of your money.

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How government monetary policy erodes the value of money

How government monetary policy erodes the value of money

How an inflation rate of 3.11% per year means £100 in 2000 is worth £215.11 in 2025.
Bitaxe Touch Genesis Batch

Bitaxe Touch Genesis Batch

The Bitaxe Touch is a touchscreen Bitcoin miner designed for home use, featuring a 4.3" capacitive display that shows real-time Bitcoin price, network stats, and mining data.
Bitcoin is not a Ponzi Scheme

Bitcoin is not a Ponzi Scheme

Bitcoin has faced numerous criticisms, one of the most persistent being the claim that it is a Ponzi scheme. This accusation, often made by those who do not fully understand the technology or economics behind Bitcoin.
Getting started with Public Pool Mining

Getting started with Public Pool Mining

Public Pool is an open-source, solo Bitcoin mining application that lets you run your own pool using your own node.
Getting started with solo mining

Getting started with solo mining

Learn how to start solo mining Bitcoin with a Bitaxe to help decentralise and secure the bitcoin network.
What is Bitcoin mining

What is Bitcoin mining

Bitcoin mining is the process that maintains the Bitcoin network and enables the creation of new bitcoins. It is a critical part of the Bitcoin network, ensuring the security and integrity of the blockchain.
What is solo mining

What is solo mining

Explore what solo mining is, how it works, advantages and disadvantages, and why you may want to venture into the world of solo mining
How to run a Bitcoin Node with Umbrel Home

How to run a Bitcoin Node with Umbrel Home

How to run your own Bitcoin node on an Umbrel Home: what you need, how to set it up, and what running a node gives you in privacy and independence.
How Blockchain uses Cryptography

How Blockchain uses Cryptography

Blockchains make use of two types of cryptographic algorithms, asymmetric-key algorithms, and hash functions.
What is Blockchain

What is Blockchain

Blockchain is a shared ledger, allowing thousands of connected computers or servers to maintain a single, secured and immutable ledger
Public Key Cryptography Explained: A Beginner's Guide

Public Key Cryptography Explained: A Beginner's Guide

Confused by public and private keys? This guide breaks down asymmetric cryptography in simple terms. Learn how it secures everything from your emails to Bitcoin & Nostr
What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

Discover Bitcoin, the first decentralised digital currency. Created by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin offers a decentralised, secure payment system using blockchain technology.