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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What actually happens after you hit send? Follow a Bitcoin transaction from your wallet to the network, through the mempool, and into a block.

What actually happens when you send bitcoin?