Additional Resources

1. Why use Bitcoin?

• ‘The Bullish Case for Bitcoin’ by Vijay Boyapati: This article makes the case for why Bitcoin is a valuable asset and why it has the potential to become a dominant global currency. The author covers the technical and economic aspects of Bitcoin that make it a strong investment opportunity.
• ‘Why Bitcoin Matters’ by Aleks Svetski (1 hour): This video covers the importance of Bitcoin as a decentralized digital asset and how it can impact the current financial system. The speaker explores the potential for Bitcoin to bring financial freedom to people around the world.
• ‘Why Bitcoin’ by Wiz: This article provides an overview of the benefits of using Bitcoin as a currency and store of value. It highlights the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and how it allows for greater financial freedom and security.

2. What is Bitcoin?

• ‘How Bitcoin Works Under the Hood’ by CuriousInventor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx9zgZCMqXE This video provides a detailed explanation of the technical aspects of Bitcoin and how it works.
• ‘What Is Bitcoin’ by Greg Walker: This article provides a comprehensive explanation of what bitcoin is, including its history, technology, and how it differs from traditional currencies.
• ‘Bitcoin - The Genesis’ by RT (30 minutes): This video covers the creation and early days of Bitcoin. It explores the motivations of the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and how the concept of Bitcoin evolved.

3. Further Learning:

• ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ (1 hour 40 minutes): This audiobook explores the economic and historical context that led to the creation of Bitcoin. It covers the benefits of a decentralized currency and the potential for Bitcoin to become a global standard.
• “Intro to Bitcoin Austrian Thought” (1 hour): This audio lecture covers the Austrian School of economics and how it relates to the concept of Bitcoin. It provides an in-depth look at the economic principles behind Bitcoin and how it aligns with Austrian thought.
• “Bitcoin Babies” by Naomi Wambui: https://bitcoinbabies.com/ Twitter: @btcbabies - @ngachanaomi1 A free PDF resource that aims to empower mothers with essential knowledge encompassing nutrition, Bitcoin, and overall mental well-being.
• BTC Sessions: A Bitcoin-only education YouTube channel with useful tutorials and guides: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions

4. Courses:

• Summer of Bitcoin: https://www.summerofbitcoin.org/ - A global, online summer internship program focused on introducing university students to Bitcoin open-source development and design.
• Chaincode Labs: https://learning.chaincode.com/#FOSS - Online courses and a residency program which enables students to learn the skills necessary to work on Bitcoin protocol development.
• Saylor Academy: Free education across multiple disciplines: https://www.saylor.org/

5. Important Authors

• Alex Gladstein - ‘Check Your Financial Privilege’
• Alex Swan - ‘Grounded-Encounter Therapy: Perspectives, Characteristics, and Applications’
• Amanda Cavaleri - ‘Bitcoin and the American Dream: The New Monetary Technology Transcending Our Political Divide’
• Anita Posch - ‘Learn Bitcoin: Become Financially Sovereign’
• Eric Yakes - ‘The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution’
• Jeff Booth - ‘The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future’
• Jimmy Song - ‘The Little Bitcoin Book: Why Bitcoin Matters for Your Freedom, Finances, and Future’
• Nik Bhatia - ‘Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies’
• Robert Breedlove - ‘Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption, and Redemption of Money’
• Lyn Alden - ‘Broken Money’

6. Cited Authors

• Curious Inventor: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousInventor
• Anil Patel: Twitter: @anilsaidso

7. Other Resources:

• Bitcoin.org: The official website of the Bitcoin protocol.
• Bitcointalk.org: Bitcointalk is a forum where users can discuss Bitcoin-related topics, ask questions, and share information. It’s a great place to learn from other Bitcoin enthusiasts and experts.
• Bitcoincore.org: This is the original Bitcoin software and is still widely used by many users and developers. It provides a powerful set of tools for interacting with the Bitcoin network and building Bitcoin applications.
• Bitcoinwiki.org: This is a community-driven resource that provides a comprehensive guide to everything related to Bitcoin. It covers everything, from the technical aspects of Bitcoin to its history and use cases.
• Bitcoinmagazine.com: This is an online publication that covers news and insights related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It provides a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
• Bitcoin.Design: An open-source repository of bitcoin-related design files for illustrations, websites, templates, and icons.
• NOSTR: https://nostr.com/ - Social media where you actually own your data.
• Simple X: https://simplex.chat/ - A private, decentralized application protocol.
• Set up a Bitcoin Node: Raspberry Pi DIY by Keith Mukai: https://github.com/kdmukai/raspi4_bitcoin_node_tutorial?tab=readme-ov-file
• How to select a bitcoin wallet: https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet - Use your newly gained knowledge to select the right wallet for you.
• BitcoinIcons.com: https://bitcoinicons.com/ - A collection of free bitcoin icons.
• Bitcoin For Local Business: https://bitcoinforlocalbusiness.com/ - A set of fliers to help you share the value of Bitcoin with your favorite local businesses.
• Mempool.Space: https://mempool.space/ - An open-source Mempool project which also features Lightning Network data and graphs.