Education and Media
Informational resources, news, and learning materials.
Subcategories
Business Insider - Investigation into Swiss Software Developer's Bitcoin Origins
A Business Insider article exploring the connection between Swiss software developer Michael Weber and the launch of Bitcoin, detailing his role in registering the Bitcoin.org domain and providing anonymous email services to Satoshi Nakamoto.
Business Insider - Global Tech, Finance, and Crypto News
Business Insider provides comprehensive news coverage on technology, markets, economy, and innovation, including dedicated sections for cryptocurrency and AI developments.
Bitcoin Optech - Package Relay Protocol Overview
A technical resource explaining package relay, a proposed Bitcoin feature allowing relay nodes to accept or reject transactions based on the feerate of the entire package. It covers security implications for Lightning Network and Child-Pays-For-Parent (CPFP) fee bumping.
Umbrel Community - BIP 157 Discussion
A community forum post discussing technical assistance for connecting Umbrel nodes to Breez and Blixt wallets using the BIP 157 protocol. The content focuses on configuration formats and compatibility between self-hosted nodes and Lightning wallets.
LNbits - Tooling & Building Hardware with Lightning Network
A comprehensive wiki page detailing how to build hardware gadgets and integrate with LNbits, an open-source Lightning wallet. It covers projects like ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, hardware wallets, and NFC cards using ESP32 devices and LNURL protocols.
Bitcoin Rocks - What is Nostr? A Guide to the Decentralized Social Protocol
An educational overview of the Nostr protocol, explaining its decentralized nature, censorship resistance, and native Bitcoin Zap integration. The article compares Nostr to email and recommends clients like Primal, Damus, and Iris for new users.
NIP-19: Bech32-Encoded Entities for Nostr
Technical specification for NIP-19, defining bech32-formatted strings for Nostr keys, event IDs, profiles, and relays to facilitate user-friendly data sharing and QR code rendering.
Bitcoin Rocks - Bitcoin Education and Advocacy Directory
Bitcoin Rocks is an educational resource and directory that explores the benefits of Bitcoin as a superior form of money. It categorizes topics such as savings, freedom, human rights, and energy, providing curated articles, comparisons, and guides to help users understand and adopt Bitcoin globally.
Kryptoanarchista - What is LNURL? A Comprehensive Guide to Lightning Static Codes
An educational article in Czech explaining the LNURL protocol, which allows for static Lightning Network QR codes by generating new invoices dynamically. The guide covers how LNURL works, compares custodial solutions like Wallet of Satoshi with self-hosted nodes, and reviews tools such as LNbits and Anycoin for setting up Lightning payment addresses.
Timechain Calendar - Bitcoin Block Explorer & Network Statistics
Timechain Calendar provides real-time data from the Bitcoin blockchain, featuring a searchable block lookup, live network statistics, and visualization tools for block production, hashrate, and difficulty adjustments.
Kryptoanarchista - Cryptoanarchism and Bitcoin Philosophy Blog
Kryptoanarchista is a Czech-language blog and educational resource dedicated to cryptoanarchism, Bitcoin, and digital freedom. The site explores the philosophy of anonymity, privacy technologies, and decentralization, featuring articles on Bitcoin mechanics, prediction markets, and individual sovereignty.
Nostr - Open Social Protocol and Relay Documentation
The official documentation and overview for the Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) protocol, an open social standard that enables decentralized communication through cryptographically signed notes and distributed relays.
NIP-95 Specification - Nostr File Storage Protocol
This page details the NIP-95 specification for decentralized file storage within the Nostr protocol. It defines event kinds 1064 and 1065 for storing binary data and metadata on relays, enabling users to share files, images, and audio directly through Nostr clients without external hosting.
OpenSats - First Wave of Nostr Grants Announced
OpenSats announces the first round of grants from The Nostr Fund, supporting over a dozen open-source projects including clients, relays, and developer tools to help the Nostr ecosystem flourish.
Fortune Crypto - Strike Expands Bitcoin Payments to 65 Countries
Fortune reports that Strike, the Bitcoin-powered payments app, is expanding to 65 global markets and moving its headquarters to El Salvador. The article details the company's growth, regulatory strategy involving Tether and Lightning Network, and its mission to support billions of users worldwide.
Forbes - Profile of @Fiatjaf: The Creator Behind Nostr Protocol
A Forbes interview with @Fiatjaf, the reclusive programmer behind the Nostr protocol, discussing the decentralized social network's growth, its integration with Bitcoin Lightning zaps, and support from Jack Dorsey.
Love is Bitcoin - Around El Salvador in 40 Lightning Payments
A personal story by Arnold Hubach detailing his experience making over 40 Lightning Network payments while traveling in El Salvador. The article highlights real-world Bitcoin adoption at local businesses, including cafés, Airbnb rentals, and retail stores, demonstrating the practical utility of sats for daily expenses.
Sepsal - Bitcoin Scientific Encyclopedia
A comprehensive Czech-language dictionary and educational guide explaining core Bitcoin concepts, including on-chain transactions, Lightning Network, cryptography, and mining mechanics.
Yoda Travels - Expedition Vehicle World Adventure Blog
Yoda Travels is the personal travel blog and documentation site of Judith and Arthur, who explore the world in their expedition vehicle named Yoda. The site shares their journey through photos and links to their social media channels, with the tag 'Bitcoin' likely indicating a theme of Bitcoin-funded travel or community support.
awesome-nostr-japanese - Curated List of Nostr Resources for Japanese Users
A comprehensive directory aggregating Nostr-related resources specifically for the Japanese community, including client applications, relay servers, development libraries, NIP specifications, and educational guides. It serves as a hub for finding Japanese-language documentation and tools within the decentralized social protocol ecosystem.