Guides and Tutorials
Technical documentation, 'How-to' guides, and knowledge bases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DarthCoin - Bitcoin FAQ and Educational Guide
A comprehensive collection of frequently asked questions and answers about Bitcoin by DarthCoin, covering topics such as mining profitability, wallet security, mining fees, CBDCs, and the philosophy of Bitcoin sovereignty. This educational resource aims to explain complex Bitcoin concepts in simple terms for beginners and enthusiasts.
André Neves - How to Setup a Paid Nostr Relay Using ZBD API
A technical walkthrough guide for running a paid Nostr relay infrastructure using the Nostream implementation and ZEBEDEE API. The tutorial covers VM setup, Docker installation, NGINX configuration, and enabling Lightning Network payments to monetize relay access.
Nostr Files - Comprehensive Nostr Knowledge Base and Guides
Nostr Files is a comprehensive Russian-language resource dedicated to the Nostr protocol, offering detailed guides, a knowledge base, and explanations of core concepts like keys, clients, and relays. It serves as an educational hub for users looking to understand and utilize the decentralized social network.
Bitcoin And Lightning Layer Specifications - WebBTC & LSP Documentation
A resource hub for Bitcoin and Lightning Network specifications, including the WebBTC common web wallet interface for JavaScript key management and interoperable API standards for Lightning Service Providers.
Bitcoin Stack Exchange - How to Calculate SegWit Transaction Fees
A technical Q&A discussion explaining how to calculate Bitcoin SegWit transaction fees using virtual bytes (vbytes) and weight units, referencing BIP141 specifications and P2WPKH/P2WSH input and output sizes.
MakerBits - DIY Bitcoin Hardware & Open Source Projects
MakerBits is a YouTube channel dedicated to do-it-yourself Bitcoin hardware projects. It features tutorials for building open-source devices such as hardware wallets, point-of-sale systems, and Bitcoin ATMs using ESP32 and other accessible components.
World Crypto Network - LNbits Lightning Wallet Tutorial Playlist
A YouTube playlist by World Crypto Network featuring tutorials and feature overviews for LNbits, a free and open-source lightning wallet and accounts system. The videos cover installation, funding source connections, and various extensions like LNURL and paywalls.
Alby Hub - Documentation & User Guide for Self-Custodial Lightning Wallets
Official documentation for Alby Hub, a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet and Lightning Network hub. The guide covers getting started, wallet features, sub-wallets, app connections, and setup options for cloud-hosted or self-hosted nodes.