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Bitcoin as Money
Four modules on what Satoshi actually built and why the design choices matter.
Modules
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Satoshi's Design Goals
The specific problem the whitepaper set out to solve, and how each section of the paper relates to that goal.
3 min read
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The 21 Million Cap
How the supply cap works at the code level, why it cannot be changed, and what that means for monetary policy.
3 min read
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Proof of Work
The cryptographic mechanism that secures the Bitcoin network, explained for people who do not want to read a cryptography textbook.
4 min read
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The Lightning Network
How Lightning scales Bitcoin for everyday payments without compromising base-layer settlement, in concrete terms.
3 min read