Bitcoin & Blockchain Technology
Technical deep-dive into Bitcoin's underlying technology
Advanced Level
5-6 hours total
8 Articles
Ready to dive deep into Bitcoin's technology? This advanced learning path covers the technical foundations that make Bitcoin revolutionary, from blockchain architecture to the Lightning Network.
Core Technology Concepts
Distributed Ledger
Bitcoin maintains a shared, immutable record across thousands of nodes
Lightning Network
Layer 2 solution enabling instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions
Smart Contracts
Programmable transactions enabling complex financial applications
Before You Start
Recommended Prerequisites
Technical Background
- • Basic programming concepts
- • Understanding of cryptographic hashing
- • Familiarity with peer-to-peer networks
Bitcoin Knowledge
- • Complete "What is Bitcoin?" path
- • Understanding of transactions
- • Basic mining knowledge
What You'll Learn
Blockchain Architecture
Lightning Network
Smart Contracts
Protocol Development
Cryptography
Network Consensus