Human Rights Foundation grants 1 billion satoshis to 20 freedom-focused Bitcoin projects, funding development and tools to bolster free expression and financial autonomy under repressive regimes.
Wallet of Satoshi demystified: a custodial Lightning wallet for mobile users that enables instant Bitcoin payments. This beginner’s guide covers setup, fees, security basics and practical tips to start using it safely.
Millisatoshi Explained: A clear, journalistic guide to Bitcoin’s tiniest unit. Learn how millisatoshis enable ultra-precise payments, support microtransactions, and reshape Lightning Network fees.
Block subsidy is newly minted Bitcoin given to miners for each validated block, halving about every four years. This guide explains its mechanics, supply schedule and effects on mining and inflation.
Imagine a world where Bitcoin is like a rare diamond, with a limited supply of just 2.1 quadrillion satoshis. This scarcity, combined with growing demand, is the secret sauce that drives Bitcoin’s value skyward.
Unlike traditional currencies that can be printed endlessly, Bitcoin’s supply is capped, ensuring that its value won’t be watered down by inflation. This makes it a safe haven for investors, who know that their Bitcoin holdings are a precious commodity.
As the number of bitcoins in circulation creeps closer to the supply limit, the scarcity becomes even more palpable. This could potentially ignite a surge in value, making Bitcoin an even more coveted asset
The idea that Bitcoin ordinals “inscribe” data onto satoshis (the smallest unit of a bitcoin) is a common misconception in the cryptocurrency community. But the truth is, this is not how it works.
Cryptocurrency ordinals have been widely discredited as a means to inscribe data onto a unit of satoshis. Contrary to popular belief, no such process exists to store data within Bitcoin transactions.