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Bitcoin is complicated.
Learning it shouldn't be.

Understand how Bitcoin works, protect your funds, and explore the numbers with practical, jargon-free guides and tools.

21MMaximum BTC supply100MSatoshis per BTC~10 minTarget block interval
Learn before you transact. Bitcoin transactions are generally irreversible, prices can be volatile, and scammers often impersonate support teams. Never share your seed phrase.
YOUR LEARNING PATH

Start with the fundamentals

Short lessons organized from first principles to practical use.

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Bitcoin calculators

All calculations run in your browser. Values you enter are not transmitted anywhere.

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BTC ↔ satoshis

One bitcoin contains exactly 100,000,000 satoshis.

500,000 sats
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BTC value calculator

Enter a hypothetical BTC price. This tool does not fetch live prices.

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Return scenario

Compare an entry price and a hypothetical exit price, excluding taxes and fees.

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Transaction fee calculator

Estimate a fee from transaction size and a fee rate. This is not a live fee recommendation.

Actual virtual size depends on inputs, outputs and script types. Consult current mempool conditions before sending.
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Mining break-even

A simplified operating-cost model, not a profitability forecast.

Excludes pool fees, hardware, cooling, repairs, taxes and difficulty changes.
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Dollar-cost averaging

Model contributions at a constant assumed BTC price, not historical performance.

PROTECT YOUR BITCOIN

Security essentials

Ownership means responsibility. These habits matter more than predicting price.

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Keep recovery words offline

Never type a seed phrase into a website, cloud note, chat, or support form. Anyone with it can typically control the funds.

02

Verify every address

Double-check the full destination and network on your trusted device, especially when using a hardware wallet.

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Start with a small test

When using a new wallet or destination, consider a small test transaction before transferring a larger amount.

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Beware of fake support

Legitimate support will not ask for your recovery phrase. Ignore guaranteed-return offers and unsolicited investment messages.

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Plan for recovery

Back up your wallet according to its instructions and test recovery safely before relying on it for significant funds.

06

Know your custody model

Exchange balances are claims against a custodian. Self-custody removes that dependence but adds personal security responsibilities.

BITCOIN LANGUAGE, DECODED

Search the glossary

Plain-English explanations of essential Bitcoin terms.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Bitcoin basics quiz

Five questions to check what you've learned.

THE BEST BITCOIN TOOL IS UNDERSTANDING

Curiosity beats hype.

Explore carefully, verify independently, and never risk money you cannot afford to lose.

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