BIT NEWSBitcoin, made clear

Learning roadmap

Learn crypto from zero

Read top to bottom to build a complete mental model of crypto, step by step.

  1. Start here

    New to Bitcoin? Begin with the big picture.

    1. What is Bitcoin?The clearest intro
    2. What is BTC?Down to the satoshi
    3. Why does Bitcoin have value?Scarcity and trust
    4. Bitcoin vs goldThe 'digital gold' idea

  2. How it works

    The core concepts you'll meet again and again.

    1. How Bitcoin worksThe big picture
    2. What is mining?How Proof of Work secures BTC
    3. What is the halving?Supply cut every ~4 years
    4. The 21 million capWhy BTC is scarce

  3. Get started

    Set up the safe way.

    1. How to buy BitcoinStep by step
    2. Start with a small amountUse money you can spare
    3. How to send BitcoinCan't be undone — verify

  4. Custody & safety

    This is the most important part — protect your BTC.

    1. How to store BitcoinExchange vs your wallet
    2. Hardware walletsKeep your keys offline
    3. Back up your seed phraseGuard it with your life
    4. Spotting scamsKnow the red flags first

  5. Using Bitcoin

    Beyond holding — the tech that lets BTC move.

    1. The Lightning NetworkFast, cheap payments
    2. Using LightningTry a small payment
    3. What is Taproot?The 2021 upgrade

  6. History & today

    From the 2008 whitepaper to spot ETFs.

    1. Bitcoin history2008 to now
    2. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?The anonymous creator
    3. What is a Bitcoin ETF?US spot ETFs, Jan 2024