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Bitcoin, explained like you’re a person.

Short, honest explainers that start where you actually are. Understand what you’re holding — then hold it like you mean it.

01Is Bitcoin safe? Can it be hacked?

Short version: the Bitcoin network has never been hacked — but people lose coins all the time. The danger isn’t the tech, it’s the human stuff. Here’s how to actually stay safe.

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02Self-custody, explained

“Not your keys, not your coins” isn’t a slogan — it’s the whole point. Here’s what holding your own Bitcoin actually means.

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03Hot, cold, and hardware wallets

“Get a wallet” is step one — but hot, cold, custodial, hardware… what’s the difference? A quick map so you pick the right tool for the job.

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04Your seed phrase is everything

Twelve or twenty-four little words are the master key to your entire wallet. Lose them, lose your coins. Here’s how to treat them right.

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05Decoy wallets, duress PINs, and the $5 wrench

Most security advice is about hackers. But what if the threat is a person who can simply make you hand it over? Decoy wallets, duress PINs, and a few other tricks for the human side of security.

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06Spotting scams before they spot you

Bitcoin’s irreversibility is a feature — and it’s why scammers love it. The good news: nearly every scam follows the same tired script.

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07What happens to your Bitcoin when you die?

Self-custody means no bank can lose your coins — and no bank can hand them to your family either. A gentle guide to making sure your Bitcoin doesn’t vanish with you.

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