Crypto Unlocked

Crypto Unlocked: Bitcoin Basics for the Next Gen – Your passport to peer-to-peer money, blockchain secrets, and financial freedom. Welcome to the Bitcoin Backpack – So, you’re now part of the Satoshi Squad. You know the world needs a new kind of money. And you’ve seen how Bitcoin was born from a broken financial system. But now it’s time to dig into the gear—the actual tools that power this thing. Let’s unlock your crypto starter pack. The Basics: What Even Is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is digital money. But unlike the dollars or euros in your bank account, it’s not stored in a building or controlled by a boss. It lives on the blockchain—a public record that anyone can read, but no one can change without permission from the network. It’s peer-to-peer, meaning you can send Bitcoin directly to another person—no middleman, no bank, no border, no asking for permission. Fun Fact: The “₿” symbol was added to Unicode in 2017. It’s official money now. Like, for real.

Blockchain: The Digital Ledger That Never Lies – Imagine a magic notebook in the sky. Every time a transaction happens, it gets written in this notebook. Everyone can see it. No one can erase it. That’s the blockchain—a chain of blocks (files) filled with Bitcoin transactions. Each block is added by a process called mining, where computers solve puzzles to confirm the truth. Once it’s written, it’s locked in. No editing. No faking. No shady stuff. Jeff Booth would tell you: This system is more than just finance. It’s a technological upgrade to truth. The blockchain makes cheating the system impossible. That’s revolutionary. What Makes Bitcoin Valuable? Let’s break it down: Scarcity: Only 21 million will ever exist. It’s limited, like gold, but digital. Security: You can’t hack it or shut it down. The network is global and always online. Portability: Send it anywhere. Instantly. For cheap. Control: You hold your own keys (literally). No bank, no freeze, no problem.

Why It Matters to You – You may not be paying rent or buying groceries yet. But you live in a world where your money is already being shaped by tech, by governments, by inflation. Bitcoin gives you a way out. It’s a passport to financial freedom in a digital-first world. Jack Mallers didn’t wait for permission—he built Strike to let people use Bitcoin across the globe. Why? Because the system should work for everyone, not just the rich. Your Map So Far: Chapter 1: Bitcoin is us, a decentralised movement of digital empowerment. Chapter 2: Satoshi Squad — uncovering the mystery behind the creation of Bitcoin. Chapter 3: Now you hold the compass — understanding how Bitcoin actually works.

“At the end of the day, no matter what anyone tells you, their only solution is to print money. Stay humble, stack sats, and chill.” – Jack Mallers? Key Figure in the Bitcoin Revolution. Role: Founder & CEO of Strike, a digital payments platform built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Jack Mallers, renowned for his role as CEO of Strike, has recently expanded his influence in the Bitcoin ecosystem by co-founding and leading Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-native company. The name “Twenty One” pays homage to Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, underscoring the company’s commitment to Bitcoin’s foundational principles.