Bitcoin Decoded
A series of articles explaining what Bitcoin is and how it works, clearly and without unnecessary jargon. No prior knowledge required.
This is a series of articles about Bitcoin. My goal is to explain what Bitcoin is and how it works, clearly and without unnecessary jargon. The articles are based on a talk I give from time to time at work, called "Bitcoin Decoded: The Technology Behind Digital Money". I go into some technical depth, but in a way that everyone can follow. You do not need any prior knowledge of Bitcoin, cryptography, or computer science.
Overview
- What Is Bitcoin?
- Why Was Bitcoin created?
- How Does Bitcoin Use Cryptography?
- How Does Bitcoin Record Transactions?
- How Does the Network Agree on the Truth?
I recommend reading them in order, as each article builds on the previous one.
This series focuses on how Bitcoin works, not on how to buy or invest in it.