Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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What are bitcoin inscriptions and ordinals, and how do they work
Beginner

What are bitcoin inscriptions and ordinals, and how do they work

This overview delves into the concepts of inscriptions and ordinals. Before exploring these concepts, a stroll through the history of storing arbitrary data on Bitcoin is taken to understand why these ideas are not entirely new.
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Behind the “inscription” game stands the Bitcoin ecosystem that is waiting to be fed
Beginner

Behind the “inscription” game stands the Bitcoin ecosystem that is waiting to be fed

This article explores that the Bitcoin inscription has once again come out of the circle of community debates. Behind it, there is a desire for a diverse Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Can the inscriptions disappear? Just how big are Bitcoin Core developer rights?
Intermediate

Can the inscriptions disappear? Just how big are Bitcoin Core developer rights?

This article reviews popular events in the market and analyzes the development of Bitcoin and the interests of various developers.
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What is an Eclipse Attack?
Intermediate

What is an Eclipse Attack?

Eclipse attacks pose a significant threat to blockchain networks by severing a specific node's connection to the entire network, effectively cutting off its access to both incoming and outgoing connections.
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What is Decentralized File Storage?
Beginner

What is Decentralized File Storage?

Discover the intricacies of Decentralized File Storage (DFS) and its pivotal role in decentralized digital ecosystems. Find out how DFS enhances data accessibility, reliability, and security.
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BTC Layer 2 Protocol Research
Beginner

BTC Layer 2 Protocol Research

In May 2024, the Bitcoin (BTC) halving will be one of the hottest events in the market. As the halving approaches, more funds will focus on Bitcoin, drawing investor attention to the Bitcoin-derived ecosystem. Layer 2, with its compelling narrative, is likely to become a preferred target for alpha-seeking capital. This article provides an overview of the current BTC Layer 2 concept race and introduces representative projects, including Stacks, RSK, and the Lightning Network.
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What is Tokenized Bitcoin?
Intermediate

What is Tokenized Bitcoin?

Tokenized bitcoins are tokens that mirror the value of Bitcoin, allowing seamless transactions on different blockchains, notably Ethereum, opening doors to a more interconnected financial landscape.
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Amidst the Ordinals and BRC-20 Hype: An Overview of the Four Major Directions in Bitcoin Scalability Development
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Amidst the Ordinals and BRC-20 Hype: An Overview of the Four Major Directions in Bitcoin Scalability Development

As the fervor around Ordinals and BRC-20 intensifies, a key question emerges: how can Bitcoin scale while maintaining its store of value, ensuring sustainable growth for the future?
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What is Bitcoin Dominance?
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What is Bitcoin Dominance?

Bitcoin dominance is a pivotal metric, offering insights into the balance of power between Bitcoin and the myriad of altcoins. Its fluctuations provide a window into market sentiment, trends, and the broader dynamics of the crypto ecosystem.
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What is a Bloom Filter in Blockchain?
Intermediate

What is a Bloom Filter in Blockchain?

Discover the role of Bloom Filters in enhancing blockchain's efficiency and privacy, and explore their wide-ranging applications beyond blockchain.
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What is a Vanity Address?
Beginner

What is a Vanity Address?

Explore the intriguing world of Vanity Cryptocurrency Addresses. Dive into their significance, the reasons behind their popularity, and real-world examples. Discover the blend of personalization and technology in the crypto landscape.
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What is a Blockchain Genesis Block?
Beginner

What is a Blockchain Genesis Block?

Dive into the mystery and magic of the Genesis Block in the world of blockchain. Discover its significance, the theories surrounding it, and its lasting impact on the decentralized revolution—a journey into the heart of blockchain.
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What is Unisat wallet?
Beginner

What is Unisat wallet?

UniSat Wallet is a Chrome plugin wallet designed for the BTC ecosystem. Like MetaMask, it assists users in storing, minting, and transferring BRC-20 tokens, as well as buying and selling BTC, NFTs, domain names, and more.
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What is the Dollar Milkshake Theory? The Fate of Cryptocurrency
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What is the Dollar Milkshake Theory? The Fate of Cryptocurrency

The Dollar milkshake theory argues that as central banks around the world inject cheap liquidity like milkshakes into their economies via soft monetary policies, the U.S. Dollar will act as a straw to suck up global capital.
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Bitcoin Hash Ribbon, A Nearly Fail-Safe Bitcoin Buy Signal
Beginner

Bitcoin Hash Ribbon, A Nearly Fail-Safe Bitcoin Buy Signal

The Hash Ribbon, launched in 2019, is an indicator developed in response to the mining properties of Bitcoin. Historically, buying Bitcoin after the Hash Ribbon buy signal has almost always yielded rich rewards for investors.
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