Blockstream Jade and Coldcard are two of the most popular hardware wallets on the market, offering a high level of security and features for storing and managing Bitcoin. While both Bitcoin wallets are excellent choices, there are some key differences to consider when choosing between … Read further
Muun and BlueWallet are two popular open source, noncustodial Bitcoin wallets that support both the Lightning Network and on-chain Bitcoin transactions. Non-custodial Bitcoin wallets, like Muun and BlueWallet, give you full control over your private keys and funds. Custodial wallets, on the other hand, hold … Read further
A hardware or cold wallet is a physical device designed to securely store your bitcoin private keys offline. An NFC hardware wallet is a type of bitcoin hardware wallet that uses near-field communication (NFC) to connect to other devices, such as smartphones and computers. This … Read further
Bitcoin Lightning, Bitcoin Wallet
What is a Bitcoin wallet? A Bitcoin wallet is a software application that allows you to store, send, and receive Bitcoin. It does this by generating and managing a pair of private and public keys. Your private key is a secret code that you should … Read further
Bitcoin escrow is a service that ensures the security of transactions involving bitcoin. In a typical escrow arrangement, a trusted third party holds the funds being transacted until certain preset conditions are met. This adds an extra degree of protection and confidence for both consumers … Read further
As the adoption of bitcoin continues to grow worldwide, Africa has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic hub for bitcoin users and innovators. In response to this rising interest, various individuals, organizations and initiatives have emerged, dedicated to providing valuable resources for bitcoin education in … Read further
A no KYC exchange is a bitcoin exchange that does not impose Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. KYC is a regulatory process that requires you to give personal identity information when opening an account on an exchange, such as government-issued ID, phone number, a selfie, … Read further
How much bitcoin do you have? I keep meeting people who are eager to tell me when they became “into crypto,” or even “into Bitcoin.” This seems ridiculous and dumb to me. Chat with Matthew already 21 messages Matthew 10:12AM, Today Hey, I’m Matthew, nice … Read further
Bitcoin is a digital currency that operates on a decentralized network known as the blockchain. To send bitcoin from one address to another, you must first create a transaction and broadcast it to the network. This transaction must be verified and added to the blockchain … Read further
Starting from 2022, Pick n Pay, the retail giant in South Africa, has enabled its customers to make payments using bitcoin across all its 1628 stores. This move follows a trial period of five months in ten Western Cape stores. The service fee charged for … Read further
A bitcoin circular economy is a decentralized marketplace (often referred to as “Bitcoin Zones”), where individuals can exchange goods and services for bitcoin, including everyday necessities such as food, housing, and employment. The bitcoin circular economy operates on the principles of a free market, where … Read further
Bitcoin Lightning, Bitcoin Tech
A Lightning Address protocol is a new method of sending and receiving bitcoin payments that aims to make the process as simple and straightforward as sending an email. You can create a unique, human-readable address with Lightning Addresses that can be used to send and … Read further
A P2P (peer-to-peer) Bitcoin exchange is a decentralized platform that allows you to buy and sell bitcoin directly with one another without the use of a third-party intermediary such as a bank or exchange. In this type of exchange, buyers and sellers can connect with … Read further
A mempool (short for “memory pool”) is a crucial component of a blockchain network, where unconfirmed transactions are stored after they are broadcasted by users. It is a temporary storage area in a node where unconfirmed transactions are kept before they are added to a … Read further
Replace-by-fee (RBF) (or Bump Fee) is a feature of some Bitcoin wallets that allows you to replace a low-fee transaction with a new one with a higher fee. This is done by creating a new transaction with a higher fee and the same inputs as … Read further
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