How does Bitcoin work? - Bitcoin
This is just a short summary of Bitcoin. If you want to learn more of the details, you can read the original paper that describes its design, the developer documentation, or explore the Bitcoin wiki.
Getting started - Bitcoin
Bitcoin is different than what you know and use every day. Before you start using Bitcoin, there are a few things that you need to know in order to use it securely and avoid common pitfalls.
FAQ - Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a consensus network that enables a new payment system and a completely digital money. It is the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network that is powered by its users with no central authority or middlemen. From a user perspective, Bitcoin …
Bitcoin - Open source P2P money
Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system.
Some things you need to know - Bitcoin
If you're getting started with Bitcoin, there are a few things you should know. Bitcoin lets you exchange money and transact in a different way than you normally do. As such, you should take time to inform yourself before using Bitcoin for any serious transaction.
Bitcoin for Individuals
Bitcoin transactions are secured by mathematics and energy. Cryptographic signatures prevent other people from spending your money. Energy spent by proof of work (PoW) prevents other people from undoing, rearranging or losing your transactions.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The paper that first introduced Bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto's original paper is still recommended reading for anyone studying how Bitcoin works. Choose which translation of the paper you want to read:
Community - Bitcoin
Bitcoin Communities. Find interesting people, groups and communities related to Bitcoin.
Development - Bitcoin
Do you want to begin coding for Bitcoin Core but don’t have a specific improvement in mind? Here are a few ideas: Fix existing issues: the issue tracker is the best place to find a useful way to contribute to Bitcoin Core.
Support Bitcoin - Bitcoin
Using Bitcoin. Using Bitcoin is the first thing you can do to support Bitcoin. There are probably many cases where it can make your life easier. You can accept payments and make purchases with Bitcoin.