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Is Bitcoin (BTC) Really a Currency?

Is Bitcoin (BTC) Really a Currency?

Often labeled as “digital gold” or dismissed as a speculative asset, Bitcoin (BTC) is already used by many as a tool for payments, saving, and protection against inflation. But does that make it real money?
What is the Lightning Network of Bitcoin?

What is the Lightning Network of Bitcoin?

Often misunderstood, the Lightning Network is a decentralized network built on top of the Bitcoin (BTC) protocol, enabling peer-to-peer payments that are instant and very low cost. Over the years, it has established itself as a common language between applications built around Bitcoin and aims to solve its scalability issues. Discover how the Lightning Network works and all the advantages it brings.
The Bitcoin Revolution in Iran

The Bitcoin Revolution in Iran

In this report, I explore the increasing use of Bitcoin by Iranians, a population facing economic challenges as well as censorship from their government and foreign powers. My goal is to depict how Bitcoin serves as a tool for protecting freedoms and preserving value in a complex economic and political context.
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What will happen if Bitcoin fails to become a currency?

What will happen if Bitcoin fails to become a currency?

Is settling for being a "store of value" like digital gold enough to ensure Bitcoin's survival? In this article, we take a deep dive into the risks of centralization and the social fracture that BTC can cause.
Is Bitcoin (BTC) Really a Currency?

Is Bitcoin (BTC) Really a Currency?

Often labeled as “digital gold” or dismissed as a speculative asset, Bitcoin (BTC) is already used by many as a tool for payments, saving, and protection against inflation. But does that make it real money?
How to Take a Bitcoin-Collateralized Loan While Preserving Your Privacy

How to Take a Bitcoin-Collateralized Loan While Preserving Your Privacy

Preserving privacy while accessing Bitcoin-collateralized loans is vital for digital sovereignty. This guide offers practical steps to use Lendasat privately, protecting identity, transaction history and on-chain activity. Whether borrowing or lending, mastering privacy hygiene empowers peer-to-peer freedom without exposing sensitive data. In a trustless world, privacy is power.
What is Nostr? Everything you need to know about this protocol dedicated to decentralized social networks

What is Nostr? Everything you need to know about this protocol dedicated to decentralized social networks

Nostr is a truly decentralized protocol that serves as the foundation for a new kind of social network. Thanks to an innovative architecture, this protocol allows users to control their data and resist censorship, without relying on centralized servers. What Web3 promised but didn’t deliver, Nostr achieves. Discover how it works.
What is the Lightning Network of Bitcoin?

What is the Lightning Network of Bitcoin?

Often misunderstood, the Lightning Network is a decentralized network built on top of the Bitcoin (BTC) protocol, enabling peer-to-peer payments that are instant and very low cost. Over the years, it has established itself as a common language between applications built around Bitcoin and aims to solve its scalability issues. Discover how the Lightning Network works and all the advantages it brings.
Taproot Assets Protocol (ex-Taro): the key to Bitcoin's evolution?

Taproot Assets Protocol (ex-Taro): the key to Bitcoin's evolution?

Taproot Assets Protocol represents a major opportunity to enhance Bitcoin (BTC) through decentralized features and compatibility with the Lightning Network. Discover how this protocol opens up new perspectives for the Bitcoin blockchain.
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