What is Bitcoin?

Learn the basics of Bitcoin - the world's first cryptocurrency

Beginner Friendly
2-3 hours total
6 Articles

Bitcoin is the world's first successful digital currency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. This learning path will teach you everything you need to know about what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it matters.

What You'll Learn

Digital Currency Fundamentals
Decentralization Concepts
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Cryptographic Security
Fixed Supply Economics
Bitcoin vs Altcoins

Articles in This Path

1
Beginner
8 min read

What is Bitcoin and How Does it Work?

Learn what Bitcoin is: a digital currency offering rapid, secure transactions with a fixed supply of 21 million

2
Beginner
12 min read

The History of Bitcoin

From Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper to becoming a global digital asset - the complete Bitcoin story

3
Beginner
10 min read

Bitcoin vs Traditional Money

How Bitcoin differs from fiat currencies and why it represents a monetary revolution

4
Intermediate
15 min read

Understanding Bitcoin Transactions

How Bitcoin transactions work, what makes them secure, and why they're irreversible

5
Beginner
7 min read

Bitcoin's Fixed Supply Explained

Why Bitcoin has only 21 million coins and how this creates digital scarcity

6
Beginner
9 min read

Common Bitcoin Misconceptions

Debunking myths and clearing up common misunderstandings about Bitcoin