Learn Bitcoin & Money
The articles and guides below are sourced from community member Keith Meola’s personal website. You can find his full-length guide on Bitcoin and money here.
Articles & Guides
Who controls Bitcoin?
No one! Well, everyone! Bitcoin is a consensus protocol controlled by everyone who participates in the Bitcoin Network. No one person, company, or board has control over the network. Everyone is equal on the Bitcoin Network, regardless of how much money they may have, political power, or societal influence. You and I have the same power as Jeff…
Keep readingWhy does bitcoin seem confusing and complicated?
Bitcoin belongs to a system completely different from the system we’ve lived in for our entire human history. There is nothing to compare to in a history book. Something like Bitcoin has never existed before. Bitcoin belongs to a finite and deflationary system that operates as a true, free market. It allows for true Capitalism to exist and thrive.…
Keep readingWhy is bitcoin different from cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, Doge?
Bitcoin differs from the other cryptocurrencies because Bitcoin is the only one that is truly decentralized and secure. While others may advertise themselves as being “faster” or “better” than Bitcoin, they sacrifice either security or decentralization in the process. Furthermore, these other coins do not utilize a proof-of-work timestamping scheme. Bitcoin’s use of proof-of-work timestamping…
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