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What Is a Bitcoin Halving and What Happened in 2024?

I explain the Bitcoin Halving, a crucial moment in the Bitcoin network that occurs roughly every four years.

I explain what public and private keys are and how they work to secure the ownership of your bitcoin.

How do transactions and Proof of Work mining really work and how does a blockchain look.

I discuss alternative operating systems for your phone to use Bitcoin in a secure and private way.

I break down how SHA-256 works and why it’s essential to Bitcoin’s mining and blockchain security.

I guide you through the process of verifying both mobile and desktop Bitcoin wallet software, which is important for the safety of your funds.

I talk about the one time Bitcoin had a major bug back in 2010.

The basics of a Bitcoin node, what it does and the differences to a Lightning node.