What is a BIP?
A Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, or BIP, is a technical document that proposes changes, ideas, or improvements to the Bitcoin protocol.
What is a P2P exchange?
P2P exchanges are platforms that allow users to directly exchange bitcoin and digital assets, removing the need for a middleman.
What is a CEX?
A centralized exchange is an online platform that acts as an intermediary, allowing users to buy and sell bitcoin and...
What is Proof-of-Work?
Proof-of-Work is the algorithm that regulates the consensus process underlying Bitcoin mining: what it is and how it works.
What is the passphrase?
The passphrase consists of a set of characters, words, or numbers which, added to the seed phrase, allow the generation...
What is the seed phrase?
Composed of a list of words the seed phrase is all that is needed to keep a backup of your...
What are PSBT transactions?
PSBT transactions, or Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions, are a specific format of Bitcoin transaction that allows for partial signing of...
What is the testnet?
The testnet is a parallel network to the Bitcoin blockchain used for testing operations.
What are Schnorr signatures?
Schnorr signatures are a fast, secure, and cost-effective cryptographic signature scheme used for transaction signing.
What is a Merkle Tree?
A Merkle tree is a tree data structure used to efficiently summarize and verify the integrity of large sets of...
What are extended public keys?
The Master public key or extended public key (xpub) is the parent public key of a Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) Bitcoin...
From seed to addresses: the derivation process
The process by which a public key is obtained from a private key, and from the public key, addresses associated...
Guide to installing a Bitcoin full node
How to set up a Bitcoin full node: hardware and software options available on the market.
How to securely store a seed phrase
The most commonly used methods and practices to securely store a seed phrase.
Guide to creating a multisig wallet
How to create a multisig wallet with Electrum to safely store bitcoin.
Guide to coinjoin with Jam
Jam is an open-source and non-custodial software that allows interaction with the decentralized JoinMarket protocol.
How to verify software wallet signatures
Verifying signatures is a crucial security practice for all Bitcoin-related software: complete guide.
How to buy and sell bitcoin without documents
Advantages and disadvantages of the best solutions available on the market to buy and sell bitcoin without undergoing KYC/AML procedures.
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