Privacy is a fundamental pillar of the Bitcoin ecosystem. This may seem paradoxical considering that the blockchain is a distributed and immutable digital ledger that… Read More »Privacy Matters

Bitcoin transactions are the core of how the network functions and include several features that determine their effectiveness and security. Understanding how these transactions are… Read More »How bitcoins moves

In the world of Bitcoin, as in many information systems, there exists a trilemma composed of three main factors: Typically, it is possible to optimize… Read More »Scaling Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralized and censorship-resistant protocol, characteristics that stem from its open and free nature. Being decentralized, Bitcoin does not have a central authority… Read More »The importance of private keys

Bitcoin is often compared to the honey badger for its antifragility and resilience, given the tenacity with which this mammal defends itself. Despite its strength… Read More »The Bizarre Facts of Bitcoin

Bitcoin originates from fundamental principles rooted in the Austrian school of economics, a school of thought in economics and sociology that promotes market and individual… Read More »Bitcoin vs Traditional Finance

Over the years, the Bitcoin protocol has seen numerous improvements introduced through a process known as BIP (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal). A BIP is an official… Read More »Improvements to the Bitcoin Protocol

Bitcoin mining is based on a mechanism known as Proof-of-Work (PoW). Miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems that involve cryptographic computation. The main task… Read More »Bitcoin Mining

On October 31, 2008, Bitcoin was introduced to the world through the publication of a white paper by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. This document outlined… Read More »The Birth of Bitcoin

Satoshi Nakamoto developed a mathematical function with the goal of controlling Bitcoin’s inflation in a programmed and declining manner. This mechanism is fundamental to maintaining… Read More »Halving Cycle and Inflation Policy