How does the Bitcoin Lightning network actually work?
How does the Bitcoin Lightning network actually work?
The Lightning network enables quick and cheap Bitcoin payments. But how does it really work, and at what cost? Read more
Everything you need for secure Bitcoin self-custody — straight from the BitBox team.
How does the Bitcoin Lightning network actually work?
The Lightning network enables quick and cheap Bitcoin payments. But how does it really work, and at what cost? Read more
How the 21 Million Bitcoin limit is actually enforced
The 21M coin cap is the bedrock of Bitcoin's value proposition, but how is this seemingly simple rule actually guaranteed? Let’s take a deep dive. Read more
How Bitcoin vaults combine convenience with security
Explaining delayed spending, emergency recovery paths, and why vaults are one of the most interesting ideas in Bitcoin self-custody. Read more
Secure your bitcoin with BitBox and Unchained
Your BitBox hardware wallets are now compatible with Unchained vaults, bringing collaborative custody multisig security to BitBox users. Read more
Transferring Bitcoin without actually moving it: explaining how Statechains work
A practical look at an alternative scaling method for Bitcoin: transferring ownership, not coins. Read more
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
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?
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
Exploring the most common attack methods for stealing bitcoin, and how you can protect yourself from them. Read more