Welcome to ‘Bitcoin Fundamentals: The Intro Course’
Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency. It’s a decentralized network, a revolutionary form of money, and a global movement that continues to reshape finance and technology.
In this introductory course, you will learn:
– The history and ethos behind Bitcoin
– The basics of its underlying technology
– Principles of security and wallet management
– Key economic concepts like supply, demand, and scarcity
– Common misconceptions and FAQs
Stay tuned for each lesson’s in-depth video demonstration, where we’ll apply these concepts to real scenarios. You’ll also have the chance to explore extra readings and quick quizzes to reinforce your knowledge.
Note: This course is designed to provide you with a strong foundation, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to expand their expertise. Take your time, explore, and let’s uncover what makes Bitcoin so unique.
Happy learning!
Lessons
Lesson 1: What Is Bitcoin?
Lesson 10: Real-World Scenarios and Use Cases
Overview Now that you’ve seen the technical and economic sides, let’s talk real-world: Everyday purchases and merchant adoption Remittances and cross-border payments Long-term store of value vs. day-to-day currency Video … Read more
Lesson 9: Navigating Forks and Upgrades
Overview Bitcoin’s consensus rules sometimes evolve. Learn about: Soft forks vs. hard forks Notable historical forks (e.g., SegWit, Taproot) How the community reaches consensus Video (coming soon) The video will … Read more
Lesson 8: Lightning Network Basics
Overview Scaling on-chain is challenging; the Lightning Network offers an off-chain solution: How payment channels work Opening and closing channels Routing payments across the network Video (coming soon) This video … Read more
Lesson 7: Advanced Wallet Techniques: Unifying UTXOs
Overview UTXO fragmentation can lead to higher fees and complexity. In this lesson: Unifying (consolidating) UTXOs in a single transaction When and why to consolidate vs. keep them separate Practical … Read more
Lesson 6: Addressing Privacy in Bitcoin: UTXO Management
Overview Privacy is a key concern. This lesson highlights: Why UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs) matter Techniques for preserving privacy, such as coin control Common pitfalls: address reuse, linking transactions, etc. … Read more
Lesson 5: Mining and Block Generation
Overview Mining is the heart of Bitcoin’s consensus. We’ll cover: The concept of Proof-of-Work (PoW) Block structure and what it contains Mining rewards and halving events Video (coming soon) In … Read more
Lesson 4: Bitcoin Transactions Demystified
Overview Understanding how transactions work is fundamental. In this lesson, we will dig into: Inputs, outputs, and change Transaction fees and how they are calculated Transaction propagation across the network … Read more
Lesson 3: Economics and Scalability
Overview Bitcoin’s underlying economics drive its scarcity and value. In this lesson, we’ll explore: Supply and Demand: Fixed supply, halving events, and global demand Scalability Debates: On-chain vs. off-chain solutions … Read more
Lesson 2: Bitcoin Security and Wallets
Overview Security is paramount in Bitcoin. In this lesson, we’ll discuss: Private Keys: Why they matter and how to protect them Different Wallet Types: Software, hardware, and paper wallets Best … Read more