SHORT EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Bitcoin in Simple Words — Short Videos
Learn the basics of Bitcoin through short videos, with simple explanations and no unnecessary jargon. Start from the beginning and move forward step by step. New videos are added regularly.
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The videos are arranged in an order that makes each new topic easier to understand.
Why was Bitcoin created?
A short explanation of why Bitcoin was created.
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Do you need to buy a whole Bitcoin?
No. See why you can own only a small part of one.
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Why are there only 21 million bitcoin?
A short explanation of Bitcoin’s limited supply.
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Who controls Bitcoin?
See why there is no single central controller.
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Can Bitcoin be copied?
See why copying the code is not the same as copying the real network.
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Why does Bitcoin have value?
A simple explanation of what gives Bitcoin value.
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Where are your bitcoins?
See why your bitcoin are not stored inside your phone or wallet app.
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What happens when you tap “Send”?
See what your wallet actually does when you send bitcoin.
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What do miners actually do?
See what miners do, how Proof of Work works, and why nodes still check the rules.
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What is Bitcoin’s blockchain, really?
See how transactions become blocks and how those blocks form a shared history.
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What Does 1 Bitcoin Confirmation Mean?
See when a Bitcoin transaction gets its first confirmation and why the number grows as new blocks are added.
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What Is a Bitcoin Wallet Recovery Phrase?
Learn what recovery words do, why they matter, and how to protect your Bitcoin wallet backup.
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Can I Share My Bitcoin Address?
Learn what a Bitcoin receiving address is, why recovery words must stay private, and what to check before a payment.
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