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Never reuse bitcoin addresses

It is terrible for your privacy. If I use the same address for everything, all my transaction history is linked to 1 address. Anyone with that address can see how much bitcoin I have, and every transaction I have ever made. It is as simple as putting it in a

Bitcoin wallets and nodes

All bitcoin wallets must connect to a node to fetch your balances and transaction history. This will LEAK sensitive data to other people. By default, most bitcoin wallets connect to a third party node. The problem is that you must leak your public keys and addresses to that node, so

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How to verify Sparrow Wallet

When it comes to bitcoin software and firmware, it is always good practice to verify the software you are downloading was actually developed and signed by the correct developer. This prevents you from downloading firmware that scammers or attackers have uploaded onto the internet with the goal of stealing your

Blue Wallet Tutorial: How to setup, receive, send

Blue Wallet is a beginner friendly bitcoin only wallet. It is available on the App Store and on the Google Play Store. Download it on the App Store. Download it on Google Play. How to create your wallet: * Start by clicking "add now" * Ensure that bitcoin is selected

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How to connect Sparrow Wallet to Start9 Bitcoin Node

Connecting your bitcoin wallet to a bitcoin node is great for 2 reasons: 1. You do not leak any private information to any third parties. Your are checking your balances against your own node rather than a third party. 2. You are not trusting anyone else to feed you accurate

Start9 Tutorial: setup a bitcoin node and personal server.

What is Start9? Start9 is a private personal server that can run a variety of services like a Bitcoin Node, Lightning Node, Mempool Explorer, Password Managers, and much more. This allows you to reclaim your sovereignty and privacy by reducing your reliance on 3rd party servers. StartOS is the operating

How to buy anything with bitcoin

Bitrefill is a service that allows you to purchase a wide variety of products with bitcoin, both on-chain and with lightning. They offer over 3000 different gift cards including huge online stores like Amazon, Uber, and AirBnb, meaning you can purchase basically anything with bitcoin. They also offer phone refills

Sparrow Wallet

Sparrow Wallet Tutorial: How to use the best bitcoin wallet.

Sparrow Wallet is the best bitcoin wallet available in 2024, and I highly suggest using it to manage your bitcoin stack. It is feature-rich with a focus on security, privacy and usability. Anything you want from a bitcoin wallet, Sparrow can do it. Hot Wallets Sparrow allows you to create

Bitcoin in South Africa: A guide to bitcoin in South Africa

South Africa is leading the way in many aspects when it comes to Bitcoin adoption. Here is a guide to the bitcoin space in South Africa, from where to spend it to finding local communities and meet-ups. Living on Bitcoin essentials Pick n Pay: Shop groceries, clothing, homeware and more

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How to build a SeedSigner

How to build a SeedSigner: What parts to buy, how to download and verify, how to assemble.

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Bitcoin's Four Year Cycle explained

Historically bitcoin has followed a repetitive cycle that lasts about 4 years. Let's dive into what causes this cycle, the cycles we have seen in the past, and what we can expect in the coming years. Block Rewards Every 10 minutes, on average, a new block of transactions

How secure are 24 words?

Bitcoin seed phrases are all that stand between your bitcoin and attackers,

The Best Bitcoin Hardware Wallets

The best bitcoin hardware wallets specifically designed to secure your digital wealth offline.

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How to run a Bitcoin Core Node MacOS

This guide will show you step by step how to get a bitcoin node running on your Mac device, for free!

Video: How to run a bitcoin node for free

Running a bitcoin node is easier than most think. All you need to do is run some software, which will download the blockchain to your computer or external hard drive. Once fully downloaded, keep the software running to keep in sync with the blockchain. Simple as that. To run a

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The ColdCard Guides

A collection of video guides that will help you setup and use your ColdCard to its full potential.

How to use Bitcoin Testnet in Sparrow Wallet

An easy to follow guide showing you how to use testnet bitcoin within Sparrow Wallet

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Bitcoin UTXO management: how to prepare for high fees in Sparrow Wallet

Small Bitcoin UTXOs can become unspendable in high fee environment. It is best to prepare your UTXO set in case fee's spike. This video covers why and how you need to prepare your UTXOs in Sparrow:

The best bitcoin setup for Mac users

Learn how to build a simple, but very powerful bitcoin setup on nothing but your Mac.

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The SeedSigner guides

A collection of video guides covering SeedSigner: an open source, DIY Hardware Wallet/Signing device

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How to build a SeedSigner: DIY hardware wallet

How to build your own SeedSigner: A fully open source, DIY bitcoin hardware wallet.

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How to verify and update Coldcard firmware

How to verify the latest coldcard firmware and load it onto your coldcard hardware wallet.

How to find the bitcoin white paper in MacOS

Is the bitcoin white paper really in every copy of macOS? Here is how to verify it for yourself.

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How to CoinJoin with Sparrow Wallet (Samourai Whirlpool)

Video guides explaining how to CoinJoin bitcoin with Sparrow Wallet, and how to deal with the unmixed change.

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60 second orange pills

A collection of lessons covering key bitcoin concepts in under 60 seconds. Perfect for learning new information in no time, or for orange pilling new coiners.