Bitcoin scalability, Lightning, and the road to Ark
Bitcoin scalability, Lightning, and the road to Ark
Let’s explore how Bitcoin payments can scale in the long-term using second layer technologies such as Lightning and Ark. Read more
Bitcoin scalability, Lightning, and the road to Ark
The difference between Bitcoin consensus rules and mempool policies
The difference between Bitcoin consensus rules and mempool policies
Consensus rules define whether a Bitcoin block is valid – mempool policies shape how individual nodes handle transactions. Let’s explore why mixing them up causes confusion. Read more
Why is there a Bitcoin-only edition of the BitBox?
Why is there a Bitcoin-only edition of the BitBox?
The decision between the Multi and Bitcoin-only edition is one that every BitBox customer has to make. Let’s explore the technical differences between them. Read more
How to steal someone else's bitcoin
How to steal someone else's bitcoin
Exploring the most common attack methods for stealing bitcoin, and how you can protect yourself from them. Read more
One backup, infinite possibilities: BIP-85 child keys explained
One backup, infinite possibilities: BIP-85 child keys explained
Create hot wallets on your phone, gift bitcoin to friends and family or simply create passwords for other use cases – all tied to the backup of your BitBox! Read more
Don’t talk about your bitcoin!
Don’t talk about your bitcoin!
Why operational security and being mindful with whom you share information is an important aspect of Bitcoin security. Read more
Storing data on the blockchain: How does OP_RETURN actually work?
Storing data on the blockchain: How does OP_RETURN actually work?
Explaining the ongoing debate about removing size limitations of OP_RETURN outputs, and arbitrary data on the Bitcoin blockchain in general. Read more
Import and export wallet labels with BIP-329
Import and export wallet labels with BIP-329
The BIP-329 standard enables the easy transfer of transaction notes and labels between different wallet software, including the BitBoxApp. Read more
How does Bitcoin mining actually work?
How does Bitcoin mining actually work?
Let’s unravel some common misconceptions about Bitcoin mining and explore how it actually secures the Bitcoin network, using a simple analogy! Read more