Bitcoin & blockchain: start with the basics
A practical introduction to the network, the ledger and what a Bitcoin transaction actually does.
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A practical introduction to the network, the ledger and what a Bitcoin transaction actually does.
How a programmable blockchain differs from a payment network, and where Ether fits in.
The difference between holding an asset and controlling the keys that can move it.
Price targets, backing assets and why a peg should never be mistaken for a guarantee.