Articles tagged "Learn Bitcoin"

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First BitDevs Meetup Lusaka - Introduction to Bitcoin Development by Anita Posch

First BitDevs Meetup Lusaka - Introduction to Bitcoin Development by Anita Posch

March 26, 2025

Anita Posch spoke at the founding event of the Bitcoins Devs Lusaka about why Bitcoin matters for financial fairness and how developers can shape its future, especially in Africa.

Send Bitcoin From Mobile Wallet To Hardware Wallet and Navigate High Fees

Send Bitcoin From Mobile Wallet To Hardware Wallet and Navigate High Fees

May 20, 2024

Safest options to move your bitcoin from a mobile wallet like Green to a hardware wallet like the BitBox02.

The Importance of UTXO Management aka Coin Control

The Importance of UTXO Management aka Coin Control

May 14, 2024

Prevent your bitcoin from being wiped out and learn how to save on fees with Coin Control aka UTXO management.

Bitcoin Halving 2024: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin Halving 2024: What You Need to Know

April 15, 2024

Understand the Bitcoin halving: what it is, how it works, and its impact on value, scarcity, and mining.

Spending Bitcoin Is Important with Carel van Wyk - Ep. 177

Spending Bitcoin Is Important with Carel van Wyk - Ep. 177

April 2, 2024

I interviewed Carel van Wyk about why spending Bitcon is important in many African countries and how he implemented Bitcoin Lightning payments at PicknPay, South Africa’s largest retailer.

Can't Afford Bitcoin Self-Custody? Start Saving Small Amounts with this Strategy

Can't Afford Bitcoin Self-Custody? Start Saving Small Amounts with this Strategy

March 25, 2024

How to Save Small Amounts of Bitcoin Despite High Transactions Fees: Recommended Strategy with Lightning or Liquid.

A Non-Technical Explainer of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash

A Non-Technical Explainer of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash

January 26, 2024

Understand the differences between and use cases of Bitcoin, Lightning, Liquid, and E-Cash in this non-technical explainer.

AQUA Wallet Explained: Is It Right For You?

AQUA Wallet Explained: Is It Right For You?

March 11, 2024

I explain the AQUA Wallet, a multi-asset, self-custodial app simplifying Bitcoin, Lightning, USDT, and Liquid payments with integrated swapping functionality.

Bitcoin Spot ETF? Discussion: Curse Or Blessing For Bitcoin Adoption?

Bitcoin Spot ETF? Discussion: Curse Or Blessing For Bitcoin Adoption?

March 7, 2024

I discuss Bitcoin Spot ETFs, questioning their backing by actual bitcoin, and the impact of financial institutions on Bitcoin adoption and its core values.

Anita Posch about Financial Empowerment on Lunaticoin - Ep. 175

Anita Posch about Financial Empowerment on Lunaticoin - Ep. 175

March 5, 2024

Why is Bitcoin different than any other cryptocurrency? Hear me sharing my journey to becoming a Bitcoin advocate, focusing on the importance of financial empowerment in African countries and the goals of Bitcoin for Fairness.

Bitcoin on Your Phone - Alternatives to IOS and Android

Bitcoin on Your Phone - Alternatives to IOS and Android

February 27, 2024

Alternative operating systems for your mobile phone that increase privacy and security while using Bitcoin.

Anita Posch on the Access Tribe podcast - Ep. 174

Anita Posch on the Access Tribe podcast - Ep. 174

February 21, 2024

In this interview, I talk about my Bitcoin journey, my work in the Global South, my book, and membership platform.

Upgrade your existing Phoenix Wallet for Splicing

Upgrade your existing Phoenix Wallet for Splicing

February 15, 2024

How to upgrade my Phoenix Wallet to activate splicing, the automatic channel management.

Lightning Network and Bitcoin - What's the Difference?

Lightning Network and Bitcoin - What's the Difference?

February 5, 2024

The differences between Bitcoin and Lightning: a look into Bitcoin on-chain transactions and how they are different from Lightning payments.

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network Connection - Best Apps Tested in Zimbabwe 2024

January 26, 2024

Testing self-custodial Lightning wallets with results on their payment reliability, speed, user-friendliness, fees and security features.

Lightning Self-Custody for Beginners with Phoenix Wallet

Lightning Self-Custody for Beginners with Phoenix Wallet

January 17, 2024

Learn how to set up and use the Phoenix Wallet, a self-custody Lightning wallet and node that runs on your phone.

Fast and easy payments with bitcoin - Let people send sats via your website

Fast and easy payments with bitcoin - Let people send sats via your website

December 18, 2023

How to tip someone with bitcoin via a website using the GetAlby wallet extension. Here is how you can make it work on your website.

Bitcoin Flyer in Bahasa Indonesia

Bitcoin Flyer in Bahasa Indonesia

December 14, 2023

The Bitcoin flyer, a two page folder about the basics of Bitcoin and how to use it, is now available in Bahasa Indonesia.

Understanding The Different Bitcoin Address Formats

Understanding The Different Bitcoin Address Formats

December 11, 2023

What are the different Bitcoin address formats from Legacy to SegWit to Bech32 bc1q and Taproot bc1p with their impact on efficiency and privacy.

Slides Bitcoin 101 - Africa Bitcoin Conference 2023

Slides Bitcoin 101 - Africa Bitcoin Conference 2023

December 2, 2023

Anita Posch's talk in Accra, Ghana offered a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Bitcoin, incl. its prehistory, transactions, and PoW mining.

Unlock the Power of Self-Custody: Green Wallet Tutorial

Unlock the Power of Self-Custody: Green Wallet Tutorial

November 30, 2023

How to create and use the Green Wallet, a self-custody Bitcoin and Liquid wallet with advanced security features like 2FA, which makes spending your money without your consent impossible.

(L)earn Bitcoin - Know Your Basics - Transactions & PoW Mining | Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2023

(L)earn Bitcoin - Know Your Basics - Transactions & PoW Mining | Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2023

November 11, 2023

Anita Posch's talk in Bali offered a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Bitcoin, incl. its prehistory, transactions, and PoW mining.

Why are we bullish? Lyn Alden, Anita Posch, Steve Lubka

Why are we bullish? Lyn Alden, Anita Posch, Steve Lubka

October 1, 2023

Why are we bullish? was recorded live by BTC Sessions with guests Lyn Alden, Steve Lubka and Anita Posch. It's really worth watching.

Bitcoin transaction is unconfirmed and pending - How to speed it up

Bitcoin transaction is unconfirmed and pending - How to speed it up

March 27, 2023

In times of congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain, your transactions might get stuck and need days to confirm. Here's what you can do about it.

(L)earn Bitcoin audiobook

(L)earn Bitcoin audiobook

February 1, 2023

My Bitcoin beginners book is available as an audiobook on Audible and many other platforms. It was produced and narrated by Kevin Hanssen a Zimbabwean actor and musician.

Bitcoin Flyer in Luganda

Bitcoin Flyer in Luganda

December 5, 2022

Around 10 million people are speaking Luganda in the area of Uganda. Now they can learn and share the basics of Bitcoin with BFF's Bitcoin flyer in their own language.

Opposing The Corruptible Fiat System, Bitcoin Enforces Universal Human Rights

Opposing The Corruptible Fiat System, Bitcoin Enforces Universal Human Rights

November 28, 2022

This is the most important article I've written for Bitcoin Magazine so far. It outlines how the properties of Bitcoin allow it to protect the human rights of people around the world, as outlined by the United Nations.

Lightning Node in a Browser

Lightning Node in a Browser

November 23, 2022

An early version of a Lightning node running on a mobile browser was presented. Experimental, but huge if it works.

Bitcoin Flyer in Swahili

Bitcoin Flyer in Swahili

November 18, 2022

Around 200 million people are speaking Swahili. Now they can learn and share the basics about Bitcoin with BFF's Bitcoin flyer.

Bitcoin.com launches Verse token

Bitcoin.com launches Verse token

November 15, 2022

A word of warning! After the recent crypto frauds I find it important to explain that Bitcoin.com doesn't represent the ideas of Bitcoin BTC. Now Bitcoin.com started selling their own token called "Verse" to the public.

The Bitcoin Myth Busters

The Bitcoin Myth Busters

November 3, 2022

As a member of C4's Certified Bitcoin Professional Committee I was part of a live streaming together with special guest Jameson Lopp where we busted myths around Bitcoin.

Crypto Lending Scheme Implosions Make Bitcoin Stronger

Crypto Lending Scheme Implosions Make Bitcoin Stronger

June 29, 2022

Despite the cryptocurrency market decline, it’s clear that Bitcoin can’t be stopped.

Sending Bitcoin without Internet

Sending Bitcoin without Internet

October 9, 2022

Africans in 9 countries can send and receive bitcoin without internet now. The service works on any mobile phone and uses USSD code. Millions of Africans are used to it, because it's the way how mobile money works. Here is a demonstration.

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

October 2, 2022

An outing to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe with camping, stunning views, ancient rock paintings and in this remote area I wanted to test Bitcoin payments.

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

Insights from exchanging Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer in Zimbabwe

September 11, 2022

Speaking and trading freely with bitcoin can make you the target of harassment, arrest or worse things.

Peer to Peer Adoption of Bitcoin in Zimbabwe

Peer to Peer Adoption of Bitcoin in Zimbabwe

September 11, 2022

Massage therapist was very fast in understanding that with the Bitcoin price at 20k and not 60k it is a good time to start saving it.

Money in a bag - Bitcoin for Remittances

Money in a bag - Bitcoin for Remittances

September 10, 2022

The story of a Zimbabwean friend who has been using bitcoin for the last 2 years.

Traditional currencies are worthless without authorities

Traditional currencies are worthless without authorities

September 9, 2022

My Zimbabwean friend searched her archive and found 55 Billion Dollar!

Topping up my phone with EcoCash

Topping up my phone with EcoCash

September 8, 2022

I used my Zimbabwean SIM card and added airtime to it so that I can do calls and send texts.

Finding the best deals in Zimbabwe

Finding the best deals in Zimbabwe

September 7, 2022

There are huge price differences depending on where you go to purchase your daily goods.

How the Multi-Currency System in Zimbabwe Works

How the Multi-Currency System in Zimbabwe Works

September 6, 2022

You can pay with USD or the local Zimbabwe Dollar, which is legal tender.

Differences between Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake

Differences between Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake

September 18, 2022

Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake have different goals, so the question is: what are you trying to achieve with a blockchain?

Bitcoin Is the Embodiment of Human Rights - Talk

Bitcoin Is the Embodiment of Human Rights - Talk

September 3, 2022

Anita Posch explains how Bitcoin represents human rights and acts as a tool for civil resistance and empowerment.

Bitcoin's Volatility Is Decreasing

Bitcoin's Volatility Is Decreasing

June 9, 2022

If the price of bitcoin goes up 5% on one day and down 10% the next day then this up and down is called volatility.

Today's Petrodollar System

Today's Petrodollar System

September 3, 2021

Basics of Bitcoin: The Petrodollar System

Bitcoin Is Not a Ponzi Scheme

Bitcoin Is Not a Ponzi Scheme

August 27, 2021

Basics of Bitcoin: The real ponzi scheme

Central Banks and Inflation

Central Banks and Inflation

August 20, 2021

Basics of Bitcoin: Central banks as lenders of last resort and money supply inflation

How Money Is Created

How Money Is Created

August 13, 2021

Basics of Bitcoin: Understanding the current monetary system. Money is created through debt

The Evolution of Money

The Evolution of Money

August 6, 2021

A short history of money with an early example of a shared ledger.

Weekly Nr. 37 - Bitcoin unites people

Weekly Nr. 37 - Bitcoin unites people

July 16, 2021

Weekly Nr. 37 - US hegemony powered by the petrodollar, Money used as a weapon - Cuban crisis, "Human B" documentary recording in Venezuela, New report on mining confirms hashrate relocation from China, Bitcoin mining in Africa and Zimbabwe

Weekly Nr. 36 - Is this the end of privacy?

Weekly Nr. 36 - Is this the end of privacy?

July 9, 2021

Weekly Nr. 36 - Cypherpunks write code, Chatcontrol: EU parliament approves mass surveillance of private communications, Bitcoin users find ways around government bans, Sending bitcoin offline is possible, Pressure against proof-of-work in Europe, One of the oldest hydro-power stations in the US is mining bitcoin

Weekly Nr. 35 - Bitcoin keeps calm and carries on

Weekly Nr. 35 - Bitcoin keeps calm and carries on

July 2, 2021

Weekly Nr. 35 - China's crackdown on cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin mining council discloses energy mix, Bitcoin users called "de-facto participant in a criminal conspiracy", Banks stormed in Lebanon, Buy bitcoin without fees, the debt trap of emerging countries

Weekly Nr. 34 - Bitcoin, the steady lifeboat

Weekly Nr. 34 - Bitcoin, the steady lifeboat

June 26, 2021

Weekly Nr. 34 - Miners leaving China, Bitcoin custodial banking risks, El Salvador will give bitcoin to the people, Paraguay will vote about Bitcoin, Bitcoin toppling dictators

Weekly Nr. 33 - Don't Trust, Verify! Scammers Send Fake Hardware Wallets

Weekly Nr. 33 - Don't Trust, Verify! Scammers Send Fake Hardware Wallets

June 18, 2021

Weekly Nr. 33 - Bitcoin the last 12 years, bullish signs, trading volume in the last year, reactions towards El Salvador's decision to make bitcoin legal tender, fake hardware wallets, Blockstream's Bitcoin strategy

Weekly Nr. 32 - A new Bitcoin epoch

Weekly Nr. 32 - A new Bitcoin epoch

June 11, 2021

Weekly Nr. 32 - Bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador and what that means, other countries might follow, Taproot activation

Weekly Nr. 31 - Bitcoin on the moon

Weekly Nr. 31 - Bitcoin on the moon

June 4, 2021

Weekly Nr. 31 - Taproot on the way, Bitcoin adoption in Zimbabwe, Inflation hits new records, news from China and India, Bitcoin was on the moon, building a permissionless future

Weekly Nr. 30 - Keep calm and carry on

Weekly Nr. 30 - Keep calm and carry on

May 28, 2021

Weekly Nr. 30 - Bitcoin privacy improvements, mining developments in China, solar power is bad?, hodlers hodl, state of the Lightning Network, Bitcoin and new art forms

Weekly Nr. 29 - Bitcoin Is On Sale and That's Good

Weekly Nr. 29 - Bitcoin Is On Sale and That's Good

May 21, 2021

Weekly Nr. 29 - Bitcoin dipping, what's next?; volatility is good; where Bitcoin is needed the most; Sub-Saharan Africa's trading volume up in 2021; Bitcoin, NFTS and the arts, US regulatory crackdown will spur decentralization

Weekly Nr. 28 - The Eco-Narrative Against Bitcoin and Why It Doesn't Use Proof-of-Stake

Weekly Nr. 28 - The Eco-Narrative Against Bitcoin and Why It Doesn't Use Proof-of-Stake

May 14, 2021

Weekly Nr. 28 - Tesla dismissing bitcoin payments, Tesla's income relying on renewable energy credits, Elon Musk pumping Doge, why Bitcoin doesn't change to proof-of-stake

Weekly Nr. 27 - Don't Mess with Bitcoin

Weekly Nr. 27 - Don't Mess with Bitcoin

May 7, 2021

Weekly Nr. 27 - Bitcoin empowers Zimbabweans, Buckminster Fullers' energy and wealth vision, Iran trying to regulate mining, censored mining, mining more decentralized, Taproot activation, Buffett and Munger yelling at Bitcoin, DeFi on Bitcoin, global adoption of Bitcoin

Weekly Nr. 26 - The BullBear Week

Weekly Nr. 26 - The BullBear Week

April 30, 2021

Weekly Nr. 26 - Importance of open source software, Tesla contributing to Bitcoin, China banning mining?, bad news for Turkish exchange customers, Bitcoin promotes fairness and works without Internet, hash rate recovery, largest-ever purchase of bitcoin made by a listed company in Tokyo

Weekly Nr. 25 - Is Bitcoin dead again?

Weekly Nr. 25 - Is Bitcoin dead again?

April 23, 2021

Weekly Nr. 25 - Major hash rate drop, China mining, a trojan horse for freedom, trading volume in Turkey increases, Bitcoin growing faster than the Internet, on-chain volume new record, price drops

Weekly Nr. 24 - Bitcoin Is an Alternative

Weekly Nr. 24 - Bitcoin Is an Alternative

April 16, 2021

Weekly Nr. 24 - Turkey bans banks from using bitcoin, Argentina needs Bitcoin, USD deprecation, freedom movement in Congo and Swiss insurer AXA accepting bitcoin, illiquid supply potentially bullish, NYT publishing false assumptions around Bitcoin's environmental costs, Coinbase's direct listing

Weekly Nr. 23 - Kleptocrats, Bitcoin will make you obsolete

Weekly Nr. 23 - Kleptocrats, Bitcoin will make you obsolete

April 9, 2021

Weekly Nr. 23 - Where Bitcoin will shine, Satoshi Nakamoto's motive, education is key, security of hardware wallets, inflation is a good thing?, fractional reserve banking coming to Bitcoin, the energy debate will never end, Bitcoin transforms lost energy into value

Weekly Nr. 22 - Banning Bitcoin Au Contraire

Weekly Nr. 22 - Banning Bitcoin Au Contraire

April 2, 2021

Weekly Nr. 22 - India and Nigeria fail to ban Bitcoin, trading volumes surges in countries with high inflation, Teletubbies and Bitcoin, how you can increase your privacy, $30 Billion USD sent in Bitcoin daily, Coinbase stock to begin trading

The Art of (L)earning Bitcoin

The Art of (L)earning Bitcoin

November 18, 2021

Recommended resources for self-studying Bitcoin.

Documentation of my RaspiBlitz 1.7 upgrade

Documentation of my RaspiBlitz 1.7 upgrade

May 2, 2021

How to update your RaspiBlitz Bitcoin and Lightning node.

On Bitcoin and Companies in 2021

On Bitcoin and Companies in 2021

February 15, 2021

How and why are companies adopting bitcoin?

Andreas M. Antonopoulos: Bitcoin Removes Power From the Few and Gives It to the Many - Ep. 056

Andreas M. Antonopoulos: Bitcoin Removes Power From the Few and Gives It to the Many - Ep. 056

April 30, 2020

My guest is Andreas M. Antonopoulos, a leading Bitcoin educator, discussing Bitcoin adoption, its use in Zimbabwe, censorship, fake news, and why the 'left' struggles to embrace Bitcoin.

Why Invest in the Future of Money with Bitcoin

Why Invest in the Future of Money with Bitcoin

June 23, 2020

Anita Posch's slides from the Lesbians Who Tech Virtual Pride Summit in 2020, speaking about the uniqueness and importance of Bitcoin.

Why Bitcoin in 2020? Differences to 2017

Why Bitcoin in 2020? Differences to 2017

November 27, 2020

Is Bitcoin dying or thriving? Bitcoin adoption from 2017 to 2020

Bitcoin was never hacked. Twitter was.

Bitcoin was never hacked. Twitter was.

July 16, 2020

Centralized platforms will always be the target of hackers. On July 15th 2020 Twitter was severely hacked.

The Tinkerer's Anthem

The Tinkerer's Anthem

September 6, 2020

The Tinkerer's Anthem is a reminder that as a Bitcoin enthusiast you are an early-adopter, a misfit. Throughout history inventors, visionaries, entrepreneurs were laughed at.

The Anita Posch Show One of the First Podcasts Enabling Streaming Money

The Anita Posch Show One of the First Podcasts Enabling Streaming Money

November 11, 2020

You can listen to my podcast episodes and at the same time send some sats to show your appreciation.

Streaming Money. In Your Podcast Player Soon.

Streaming Money. In Your Podcast Player Soon.

November 11, 2020

Streaming money is coming to content creators. That means no paywalls, but the possibility to receive donations.

Bitcoin basics: How to use bitcoin? A talk by Anita Posch in Harare and Gaborone in 2020

Bitcoin basics: How to use bitcoin? A talk by Anita Posch in Harare and Gaborone in 2020

February 15, 2020

Bitcoin introduction: What is Bitcoin? Use-cases for bitcoin BTC, how to prevent scams, how bitcoin works, bitcoin mining, what is a blockchain, install a bitcoin wallet, the lightning network explained

Differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV and others? - Ep. 075

Differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV and others? - Ep. 075

September 7, 2020

What are all those different Bitcoin versions that can be found on exchanges or Coinmarketcap?

Value 4 Value - How to earn bitcoin through content creation

Value 4 Value - How to earn bitcoin through content creation

December 30, 2020

Value 4 value and Podcasting 2.0: How to earn bitcoin with content creation

Andreas M. Antonopoulos: Busting Arguments Against Bitcoin and Revealing Real Risks - Ep. 017

Andreas M. Antonopoulos: Busting Arguments Against Bitcoin and Revealing Real Risks - Ep. 017

June 20, 2019

My guest is Andreas M. Antonopoulos, addressing common misconceptions and FUD surrounding Bitcoin, including volatility, energy consumption, wealth distribution, and risk of failure.

Adam Back on the Magic of Cryptography and Why Bitcoin Matters - Ep. 012

Adam Back on the Magic of Cryptography and Why Bitcoin Matters - Ep. 012

April 11, 2019

My guest is Adam Back, inventor of Hashcash, cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper, and CEO of Blockstream, discussing his contributions to cryptography and building future internet infrastructure.

The Bitcoin Whitepaper

The Bitcoin Whitepaper

March 21, 2018

The Bitcoin Whitepaper as published by Satoshi Nakamoto on Oct 30, 2008