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Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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Check your level on the Bitcoin Ecosystem Knowledge Pyramid
Beginner
Bitcoin

Check your level on the Bitcoin Ecosystem Knowledge Pyramid

This article introduces five levels of knowledge in the Bitcoin ecosystem, from basic to advanced, explaining Bitcoin-related technologies and concepts in depth.
5/27/2024, 10:28:32 AM
Overview of Bitlayer Ecosystem Projects
Beginner
Bitcoin

Overview of Bitlayer Ecosystem Projects

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Bitlayer and its role in the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem. Bitlayer utilizes layered virtual machine technology and zero-knowledge proofs to solve core issues such as trust, security and Turing completeness. The article also introduces multiple native projects in the Bitlayer ecosystem, such as Pumpad, Macaron, Cat Driving Bitcoin ($CBD), TrustIn Finance and Nekoswap, and discusses their status and potential in the Bitlayer ecosystem. Furthermore, it mentions Bitlayer's ecosystem incentive plan and its advantages in the Layer2 competition.
5/27/2024, 10:26:23 AM
Complete Guide to Learning RGB: Resources and Materials
Beginner
Bitcoin
Technology

Complete Guide to Learning RGB: Resources and Materials

RGB is a technology that is not limited to crypto. It can be widely used in our non-crypto scenarios. As the protocol becomes more mature, we will see more and more use cases.
5/27/2024, 10:25:31 AM
The First Student to Get Rich in Crypto: Martti's Emails with Satoshi
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Blockchain

The First Student to Get Rich in Crypto: Martti's Emails with Satoshi

In 2009, Martti Malmi, a student at Helsinki University of Technology, stumbled upon Bitcoin and wrote to Satoshi Nakamoto offering his help, which began their collaboration. The email exchanges reveal how Bitcoin's early operations resembled a startup, discussing product features, client functionalities, and more.
5/27/2024, 10:22:15 AM
The Future of Bitcoin Mining
Beginner
Bitcoin

The Future of Bitcoin Mining

Zhang Nangeng, founder and CEO of Canaan, discussed the current status and future of the Bitcoin mining industry in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine. He mentioned that although the Bitcoin mining industry faces challenges after the fourth halving, the advancement of ASIC chips and the application of new process technologies will continue to improve mining efficiency. Zhang Nangeng also highlighted the emerging opportunities in Bitcoin mining in the Middle East, as well as the potential of combining heat energy recovery and AI computing with Bitcoin mining, believing that these factors will promote the sustainable development of the mining industry.
5/21/2024, 3:57:18 PM
How does BounceBit Build a New Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem?
Beginner
Bitcoin
DeFi

How does BounceBit Build a New Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem?

BounceBit is a re-staking project built on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Its goal is to enable BTC to generate organic staking rewards by creating a new ecosystem - BounceBit Chain.
5/20/2024, 10:12:26 AM
Cregis Reseach:Bitcoin Layer2 Track Analysis
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Blockchain

Cregis Reseach:Bitcoin Layer2 Track Analysis

Bitcoin Layer 2 is an important part of the development of modern Web3. If Bitcoin wants to maintain its status as one of the major blockchain networks, it needs a way to process transactions quickly and affordably. This article analyzes the Bitcoin Layer 2 track analysis and early and recent Layer 2 projects to provide readers with information on different projects and better understand the applications and routes of Bitcoin Layer 2.
5/20/2024, 9:39:39 AM
Review of Mezo, BOB, and Spiderchain
Advanced
Bitcoin
Modular Blockchains

Review of Mezo, BOB, and Spiderchain

This article selects three L2 projects with a more Western background—Mezo, BOB (Build on Bitcoin), and Spiderchain (Botanix)—to further explore the pros and cons of layer 2 solutions and their impact on the BTC ecosystem.
5/15/2024, 1:11:57 AM
What is ORC-20?
Intermediate
Bitcoin
BRC-20

What is ORC-20?

This article delves into the prevalence of BRC-20 tokens within the Bitcoin network and their impact, highlighting the emergence of ORC-20 tokens. These tokens operate on the Bitcoin blockchain, offering a range of new features and functionalities, such as addressing double-spending and improving namespace flexibility. Additionally, it introduces the workings and changes brought by the ORC-20 standard, explores its differences from BRC-20, and discusses the potential advantages and risks of ORC-20.
5/14/2024, 6:58:53 AM
Runes: Minting Rights, Distribution Models, and Circulation Methods
Beginner
Bitcoin
BRC-20

Runes: Minting Rights, Distribution Models, and Circulation Methods

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Rune asset and its role in the cryptocurrency market. The article not only discusses the technical details of runes, but also involves capital operations, market strategies and investment suggestions. For readers who want to understand the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market and investment trends, this is a rich and insightful article. In addition, the opinions and analysis in the article help readers form their own investment strategies, especially in the current context of rapid development and changes in the cryptocurrency market.
5/14/2024, 12:39:52 AM
Three Hong Kong Bitcoin/Ethereum ETFs Approved, What Does It Mean for Investors?
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Finance

Three Hong Kong Bitcoin/Ethereum ETFs Approved, What Does It Mean for Investors?

Starting from the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in Hong Kong, this article analyzes Hong Kong's cryptocurrency policies, helping investors make more rational judgments.
5/13/2024, 10:40:47 AM
Understanding the new Bitcoin ecosystem
Advanced
Bitcoin

Understanding the new Bitcoin ecosystem

We focus on Stacks and its imminent Nakamoto hard fork. Then, we compare and contrast a variety of newer projects entering the scene that have been on our radar including RGB++, Merlin, Build on Bitcoin (BOB), BEVM, Bsquared, and Nostr Assets.
5/13/2024, 7:50:02 AM
 Exploring the Runes Ecosystem: An Investment Guide to Six Popular Tokens
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Trading
+2

Exploring the Runes Ecosystem: An Investment Guide to Six Popular Tokens

Detailed explanation of the investment value and risks of the six major tokens in the Runes ecosystem, suitable for blockchain investors and researchers.
5/12/2024, 1:12:47 PM
BTC Staking track map review
Beginner
Bitcoin
Liquid Staking

BTC Staking track map review

According to data from DefiLlama, the current BTC yield farming market size exceeds US$10 billion. More and more participants are joining the BTC yield farming track. This article will review several well-known BTC staking protocols.
5/12/2024, 12:28:48 PM
The Ultimate Secret of Bitcoin: Return to Power Law
Advanced
Bitcoin

The Ultimate Secret of Bitcoin: Return to Power Law

This article discusses the power-law behavior of Bitcoin and its theoretical foundation. Bitcoin is depicted as a city and organism rather than a mere financial asset. The power-law theory is used to explain the geometric intuition of Bitcoin price behavior and establishes a comprehensive theory of Bitcoin behavior that can scientifically explain major on-chain parameters.
5/10/2024, 1:39:34 AM

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