Bitcoin, in plain English.
What Bitcoin is, how it works, and how people buy, store, and move it — in plain terms.
For: New to crypto · Buying or storing crypto
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that runs on a public, shared record called a blockchain. No bank or company controls it; …
How does Bitcoin work?
Bitcoin works by recording transactions in batches called blocks, which are linked together into a chain. A network of c…
How do I buy Bitcoin?
Most people buy Bitcoin through a regulated exchange: you create an account, verify your identity, add a payment method,…
How do Bitcoin transactions work?
A Bitcoin transaction is an instruction, signed by your private key, that moves an amount from your address to another. …
What are Bitcoin fees and confirmations?
A fee is what you pay the network to process your transaction; it rises and falls with demand. A confirmation is each ne…
How should Bitcoin be stored?
Bitcoin can be kept on an exchange (custodial) or in a wallet you control (non-custodial). Self-custody can use a hot wa…