Before Bitcoin, Understand Money
Before diving into Bitcoin, let's build a foundation. Understanding what money is, why it matters, and what makes good money will make Bitcoin's innovation crystal clear. This stage takes about 1-2 weeks at your own pace.
What is Money?
Discover the history of money from barter to digital currency, and learn the 6 essential properties that make good money work.
Problems with Traditional Money
Explore inflation, centralization, and control issues with modern money. See real-world examples of money system failures.
From Patches to Principles
Discover the failed attempts to fix money before Bitcoin—from public-key crypto to early digital cash—and why removing the referee was the breakthrough.
Enter Bitcoin
Learn Bitcoin's origin story, how it solves money problems, and what makes it different from everything that came before.
Optional Deep Dives
Want to explore concepts in greater detail? These optional deep dives provide comprehensive explanations with interactive visualizations.