BitcoinGlossary

Like anything that is traded on an exchange, the "top" 10 fluxuates - especially in crypto. However, there are the usual suspects that linger in...

There are over 1,000 Altcoins.  Altcoins are essentially anything other than Bitcoin.   We don’t want to bog you down with a boring list.  The...

Wallets are a place to store your cryptocurrency. Most wallets are free; however, if you'd like to use a hardware wallet (the most secure option),...

Unlike cash & credit cards, cryptocurrencies are digital currencies - which means they are digitally encrypted.  There is currently no transaction process in existence...

Bitcoin currency is a digital currency that is lives completely online.  There is no physical form of bitcoin.    Bitcoin transactions are done all on...

Mining is the process which new coins are created and given to computers to help maintain the blockchain network.   The computers or humans that...

You can buy as many Bitcoins as your heart (and bank account) desires.  However, it likely makes sense to start with how much Fiat currency...

On an exchange.  ie: Coinbase. Opening an account with Coinbase is similar to opening an brokerage account.  They require personal information and go through...

The value of Bitcoin is determined by the price the market is willing to pay for it.   There are other factors in what actually...

Bitcoin is anonymous because anyone can open a Bitcoin address and send or receive coins with giving their identity.   There is no central bank...