The Bitcoin Academy & Blog
Learn Bitcoin through structured education tracks. Follow the curriculum from absolute beginner to cryptography engineering, then take the exam to earn your certificate.
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Track 1: Bitcoin Basics (Beginner)
Start your journey here. Understand what Bitcoin is, explore its timeline, learn the basic terms, and find out how transactions work on the public ledger.
Beginner's Guide
Know absolutely nothing about Bitcoin? Start here. We explain it in the simplest terms possible, with no jargon.
Ultimate Glossary
Your go-to dictionary for common Bitcoin and crypto jargon, from "HODL" and "Whale" to "UTXO" and "FUD".
Interactive Timeline
Explore the key milestones in Bitcoin's journey, from the whitepaper to today, in a visual timeline.
How to Read Blockchain
Learn to use a block explorer to verify transactions, check wallet balances, and understand transparent flows.
Track 2: Sound Money & Economics (Intermediate)
Understand the macroeconomic implications. Study absolute scarcity, store of value theory, halving event mechanics, institutional treasuries, and debunk common myths.
Store of Value
An in-depth look at Bitcoin's economic model, absolute scarcity, inflation hedging properties, and its role as digital gold.
Halving History
An in-depth look at previous halvings, their market impact, and what this core economic event means for the future of Bitcoin's supply.
Myths Debunked
Addressing the most common criticisms and misconceptions about Bitcoin, from its energy use to its use in crime.
Corporate Treasury
MicroStrategy's playbooks, spot ETFs, nation-state treasury moves, and the Game Theory behind corporate balance sheets.
Track 3: Engineering & Advanced Security (Advanced)
Deep dive into technology and cryptography. Master hardware wallets, multi-sig setups, Lightning Network scaling, thermodynamics of Proof of Work, and advanced smart contracts.
Self-Custody Security
Learn the crucial differences between hot and cold wallets and the essential steps to keep your digital assets safe.
Lightning Network
A simple guide on what the Lightning Network is, the scalability problems it solves, and how it enables fast, cheap payments.
Bitcoin and Energy
Debunking energy myths. Discover how Bitcoin mining acts as a grid stabilizer and drives renewable funding.
Smart Contracts
An in-depth look at Bitcoin's smart contract capabilities, comparing UTXOs to Accounts, and explaining Taproot & Schnorr.