Why Bitcoin Matters

Freedom to Save and Build Wealth

Bitcoin is more than just digital money—it’s a tool for financial freedom. Unlike traditional currencies that lose value over time, Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million ensures its scarcity and long-term value. It operates without banks or governments, giving you full control to save, transact, and preserve your wealth in a changing world.

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How Does Bitcoin Work?

The Technology Behind Better Money

Bitcoin’s power lies in its simplicity: a decentralized network, a fixed supply, and secure transactions.

Decentralized

Bitcoin runs on a decentralized network that validates transactions, preventing fraud and ensuring trust without a central authority.

Fixed Supply

With a fixed supply of 21 million, Bitcoin’s scarcity makes it a powerful tool for preserving value over time.

Secure Transactions

Miners add transactions to the blockchain by competing to solve a problem, while digital signatures verify ownership and authenticity.

Ways To Get Bitcoin

Find Your Path to Bitcoin

Bitcoin is for anyone, and there’s more than one way to get started. Whether you’re buying from a trusted exchange, trading peer-to-peer, or earning it directly, choose the path that fits your goals and values

Simple Purchases

Buy Bitcoin from a trusted exchange using your bank or card. I recommend Bitcoin-only exchanges River Financial and Strike

Private Transactions

Buying privately has it's benefits. It conceals your personal information.. However, It comes with it's own set of risks. Here's a directory of options. I like Bisq and Robosats.

Earn Bitcoin

Earn Bitcoin by working for it, mining it, or through apps like Fold and Lolli.

Where Can I Store My bitcoin?

Wallets

You don't own bitcoin until it's in your own wallet.
Always backup your keys to your wallet

Nunchuk

A mobile wallet to access Bitcoin on your phone (tutorial)

Sparrow

My favorite desktop wallet to use on my laptop (tutorial)

Jade

A budget-friendly physical wallet to interact with your Bitcoin offline (tutorial)

Bitkey

The most beginner-friendly physical wallet for your Bitcoin (review)

Don't Stop Now

Learn more about Bitcoin from these excellent resources. Download my Bitcoin cheatsheet to keep this information handy.

Common Questions

1. Is Bitcoin safe?
Bitcoin itself is secure thanks to cryptographic technology. To keep your Bitcoin safe, use secure wallets, protect your private keys, and avoid leaving funds on exchanges.2. Can I use Bitcoin to make purchases?
Yes, many merchants and platforms accept Bitcoin. You can also use it to buy gift cards to shops that don't accept it. Check out Bitrefill and Strike.3. Is Bitcoin anonymous?
Bitcoin is pseudonymous. While your name isn’t tied to transactions, all transactions are recorded on the blockchain. If your transactions have been tied to your identity (through a KYC exchange), your identity can be traced through your activity.4. What is a Bitcoin wallet?
A Bitcoin wallet is a digital tool to store, send, and receive Bitcoin. Wallets can be hardware-based (like a USB device) or software-based (on your phone or computer).5. What happens when all 21 million Bitcoin are mined?
Once all Bitcoin is mined, miners will earn transaction fees instead of new Bitcoin & transaction frees. This ensures the network continues to function securely.6. Can I buy less than 1 Bitcoin?
Yes, Bitcoin is divisible into smaller units called satoshis (sats). One Bitcoin equals 100 million sats, so you can buy as little as a few dollars’ worth of Bitcoin.7. What is a UTXO?
A UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) is the amount of Bitcoin left over after a transaction is completed. Think of it like receiving change after making a purchase. UTXOs are stored on the blockchain and represent the funds you can spend in future transactions. They are a key part of how Bitcoin keeps track of who owns what without needing a central authority