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A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, block explorers, and communities for Bitcoin, the first and most widely used cryptocurrency. This list covers everything from beginner guides to advanced development resources for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, and developers.
https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-bitcoin
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A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, block explorers, and communities for Bitcoin, the first and most widely used cryptocurrency. This list covers everything from beginner guides to advanced development resources for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, and developers.
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- Created: 2024-11-17T23:57:13.000Z (about 1 month ago)
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> A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, block explorers, and communities for Bitcoin, the first and most widely used cryptocurrency. This list covers everything from beginner guides to advanced development resources for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, and developers.
## Contents
- [General Resources](#general-resources)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Development Tools](#development-tools)
- [Wallets](#wallets)
- [Exchanges and Trading](#exchanges-and-trading)
- [Block Explorers](#block-explorers)
- [Mining](#mining)
- [Lightning Network](#lightning-network)
- [Research Papers](#research-papers)
- [Learning Resources](#learning-resources)
- [Books](#books)
- [Community](#community)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
- [License](#license)
## General Resources
- [Bitcoin.org](https://bitcoin.org/) - The official website for Bitcoin, with resources for beginners and advanced users.
- [Bitcoin Wiki](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Main_Page) - A comprehensive wiki with information about Bitcoin.
- [Bitcoin Whitepaper](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) - The original whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto describing Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system.
- [BitInfoCharts](https://bitinfocharts.com/) - A platform providing various Bitcoin statistics and market data.
- [Clark Moody Bitcoin Dashboard](https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/) - A comprehensive dashboard with Bitcoin metrics.
## Getting Started
- [What Is Bitcoin?](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp) - A beginner-friendly guide to understanding Bitcoin.
- [Bitcoin for Beginners (Guide)](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/bitcoin-101) - An introductory guide covering the basics of Bitcoin.
- [How to Buy Bitcoin](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/buying/how-to-buy-bitcoin) - A guide to buying Bitcoin safely.
- [Bitcoin Security Best Practices](https://bitcoin.org/en/secure-your-wallet) - Tips for keeping your Bitcoin safe.
## Development Tools
- [Bitcoin Core](https://bitcoincore.org/) - The reference implementation of Bitcoin software, maintained by the open-source community.
- [BTCPay Server](https://btcpayserver.org/) - A self-hosted, open-source Bitcoin payment processor.
- [Libbitcoin](https://libbitcoin.org/) - An open-source Bitcoin library for developers.
- [BitcoinJS](https://github.com/bitcoinjs/bitcoinjs-lib) - A JavaScript library for Bitcoin development.
- [bcoin](https://bcoin.io/) - A full-node implementation of Bitcoin in JavaScript.
- [Rust Bitcoin](https://github.com/rust-bitcoin/rust-bitcoin) - A Rust library for Bitcoin development.
## Wallets
- [Electrum](https://electrum.org/) - A lightweight Bitcoin wallet with advanced features for desktop and mobile.
- [Ledger Nano](https://www.ledger.com/) - A hardware wallet for securely storing Bitcoin offline.
- [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) - A secure hardware wallet for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
- [Wasabi Wallet](https://wasabiwallet.io/) - A privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet with built-in coin mixing.
- [BlueWallet](https://bluewallet.io/) - A mobile wallet for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- [Samourai Wallet](https://samouraiwallet.com/) - A mobile wallet focused on privacy and security.
## Exchanges and Trading
- [Binance](https://www.binance.com/) - One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, offering Bitcoin trading.
- [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) - A popular exchange for buying, selling, and holding Bitcoin.
- [Kraken](https://www.kraken.com/) - A trusted exchange with a variety of Bitcoin trading pairs.
- [Bitstamp](https://www.bitstamp.net/) - One of the oldest Bitcoin exchanges, known for its reliability.
- [Swan Bitcoin](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/) - A platform for recurring Bitcoin purchases.
## Block Explorers
- [Blockchain.com Explorer](https://www.blockchain.com/explorer) - A popular block explorer for Bitcoin.
- [Mempool.space](https://mempool.space/) - A real-time Bitcoin block explorer with mempool data.
- [Blockstream Explorer](https://blockstream.info/) - A Bitcoin block explorer by Blockstream.
- [BTC.com Explorer](https://btc.com/) - A block explorer for Bitcoin transactions and blocks.
- [BlockCypher Explorer](https://www.blockcypher.com/) - An API-based block explorer for Bitcoin.
## Mining
- [Bitcoin Mining Guide](https://www.bitcoinmining.com/) - A comprehensive guide to getting started with Bitcoin mining.
- [Slush Pool](https://slushpool.com/) - One of the oldest Bitcoin mining pools.
- [Antminer](https://www.bitmain.com/) - Popular hardware for Bitcoin mining.
- [NiceHash](https://www.nicehash.com/) - A platform for Bitcoin mining and hash power marketplace.
- [Braiin OS](https://braiins.com/os) - An open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining.
## Lightning Network
- [Lightning Labs](https://lightning.engineering/) - A leading development team building Lightning Network tools.
- [LND (Lightning Network Daemon)](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd) - A complete implementation of the Lightning Network protocol.
- [Eclair](https://acinq.co/) - A Scala-based implementation of the Lightning Network.
- [Zap Wallet](https://zap.jackmallers.com/) - A Lightning Network wallet for desktop and mobile.
- [Lightning Network Explorer](https://explorer.acinq.co/) - A block explorer for the Lightning Network.
## Research Papers
- [Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System (2008)](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) - The original whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto.
- [Hashcash - A Denial of Service Counter-Measure (1997)](http://www.hashcash.org/papers/hashcash.pdf) - The paper describing the proof-of-work algorithm used by Bitcoin.
- [The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments (2016)](https://lightning.network/lightning-network-paper.pdf) - The whitepaper introducing the Lightning Network.
- [Selfish Mining: A Theoretical Analysis (2013)](https://arxiv.org/abs/1311.0243) - A paper on mining strategies that can undermine Bitcoin's security.
## Learning Resources
- [Mastering Bitcoin](https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook) - An open-source book by Andreas M. Antonopoulos.
- [Bitcoin Optech](https://bitcoinops.org/) - A resource for Bitcoin developers and technical updates.
- [Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies (Coursera)](https://www.coursera.org/learn/cryptocurrency) - A free course on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies.
- [Bitcoin Wiki](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Main_Page) - A comprehensive resource for Bitcoin information.
## Books
- *Mastering Bitcoin* by Andreas M. Antonopoulos - A comprehensive guide to Bitcoin for developers.
- *The Bitcoin Standard* by Saifedean Ammous - An exploration of the economic implications of Bitcoin.
- *Programming Bitcoin* by Jimmy Song - A guide to programming Bitcoin for developers.
- *Digital Gold* by Nathaniel Popper - A history of Bitcoin's rise as a new form of currency.
- *Inventing Bitcoin* by Yan Pritzker - An introduction to the inner workings of Bitcoin.
## Community
- [Reddit: r/Bitcoin](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/) - A subreddit dedicated to discussions about Bitcoin.
- [Bitcoin StackExchange](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/) - A Q&A platform for Bitcoin development and usage.
- [Bitcoin Talk Forum](https://bitcointalk.org/) - The original Bitcoin forum founded by Satoshi Nakamoto.
- [Telegram: Bitcoin](https://t.me/Bitcoin) - A Telegram group for Bitcoin discussions.
- [Twitter: #Bitcoin](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bitcoin) - Follow the latest updates and discussions on Bitcoin.
## Contribute
Contributions are welcome!
## License
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