Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin is the world's largest and most valuable cryptocurrency. This beginner-friendly guide covers what Bitcoin is and how you can use and invest in it.
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15 Lessons
Beginner
1 hour 50 mins
Written by:
Harry Atkins
December 19, 2019
Updated: January 12, 2021
What you'll learn
- What a blockchain is and how it relates to Bitcoin
- A brief history of where Bitcoin came from
- The different types of Bitcoin wallets available and the differences between them
Key course lessons
- What Bitcoin is
- How Bitcoin works
- What 'Bitcoin mining' means
What is Bitcoin?
Before getting involved in bitcoin it is important to understand it. This guide lays out the basics: what Bitcoin is and the different ways it can be used. Ultimately, we’re all here to learn, so don’t be afraid – get stuck in and we’ll help you. With this in mind, we have made a jargon-free summary and compiled a list of how to understand the technology, buy, trade and use bitcoin wisely.
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