Begin your exciting journey of learning about Bitcoin here.
Embrace the opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin and all it entails! By taking a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates the fields of money, cryptography, politics, psychology, and game theory, you can gain a well-rounded understanding and appreciation of this revolutionary digital asset. Take it one step at a time, fully considering each topic and allowing yourself time to reflect and process the information. By building a strong foundation through this layered approach, you can develop your own unique perspective on Bitcoin and its impact on the world.
Money
What it is, its functions, and the problems of money.
“We invented money and we use it, yet we cannot understand its laws or control its actions. It has a life of its own.” – Lionel Trilling
Math + Cryptography
Learn the math and cryptography which makes bitcoin trustless, secure, and truly scarce.
“We have proposed a system for electronic transactions without relying on trust.” – Bitcoin Whitepaper conclusion by Satoshi Nakamoto
Game Theory
Game theory is a branch of economics that studies strategic interactions between individuals or groups. In the context of bitcoin, game theory can be used to analyze how different actors in the bitcoin network (e.g. miners, users, developers) make decisions that impact the network as a whole.
Bitcoin
“I’ve developed a new open source P2P e-cash system called Bitcoin. It’s completely decentralized, with no central server or trusted parties, because everything is based on crypto proof instead of trust.” – Satoshi Nakamoto
Buy, Sell, Store
“Not Your Keys, Not Your Coin” – Andreas Antonopoulos
How to buy, sell, and store bitcoins? What are mobile or hardware wallets?
Bitcoin and Religion
Explore bitcoin from the perspective of various religions