The Bitcoin Field Guide
Bitcoin can feel complicated. The Bitcoin Field Guide is a growing collection of straightforward answers to the questions people actually have about Bitcoin, from the basics of how it works to self custody, mining, privacy, and using bitcoin in everyday life.
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Bitcoin has no CEO, and even its creator stepped away from the project. So who decides the rules? Learn how developers, miners, nodes, and everyday users help shape a network without a central authority.
Who Decides the Rules of Bitcoin?
Where Are Your Bitcoin Actually Stored?
Your bitcoin isn't actually stored inside your wallet. Learn where bitcoin exists, how private keys give you control over it, and what happens if you lose access to your wallet.