Bitcoin, Coins and Algorithms Articles

Learn how Peercoin hybrid mining nodes works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Peercoin node can support SHA-256 miners.

Learn how Litecoin P2Pool mining works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Litecoin node can support Scrypt miners.

Crypto vs Bitcoin is a category comparison, not a list of identical assets. Learn how issuance, control, consensus, custody and UK regulation can differ.

Learn how Litecoin full nodes for miners works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Litecoin node can support Scrypt miners.

Learn how Namecoin merged mining node works, what it can earn, the costs and security checks, and how a Namecoin node can support SHA-256 miners.

Use this Bitcoin dictionary to understand blocks, wallets, keys, UTXOs, miners, nodes, fees and confirmations through short British-English definitions and examples.

Learn what you can buy with Bitcoin in the UK, how direct and processor payments work, and how to check fees, refunds, tax records and merchant terms.

A Bitcoin transaction spends earlier outputs and creates new ones. Learn inputs, signatures, change, fees, broadcasting, mempools and confirmations simply.

A Bitcoin block is a checked batch of transactions linked to earlier history. Learn its header, Merkle root, mining reward, size, timing and confirmations simply.

A Merkle tree combines transaction hashes into one root. Learn how Bitcoin builds it, proves inclusion, handles odd entries and protects block integrity simply.

What backs Bitcoin? Learn how verified rules, limited issuance, proof of work, participation and market demand support it without a gold or state redemption promise.

What is Bitcoin? Learn how its public ledger, fixed rules, mining, wallets and payments work in simple British English, plus the risks beginners should know.