Free course · reviewed 2026-07-23
Learn the actions before risking the money
Follow five practical modules from first principles to a controlled purchase, wallet backup, test withdrawal, transaction troubleshooting, and recovery planning. No signup is required.
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1 · Foundations
0/3 completeBitcoin in one sentence
Build a precise mental model before learning prices, wallets, or exchanges.
5 minScarcity, demand, and value
Understand why a fixed issuance schedule does not create guaranteed value.
6 minTransactions and confirmations
Learn what happens between clicking send and seeing a confirmed payment.
7 min2 · Buying
0/3 completeChoose a buying route
Match country, payment method, account requirements, and withdrawal needs.
7 minRead the real purchase cost
Look beyond the headline trading fee to the amount of BTC you actually receive.
6 minMake a controlled first purchase
Use a small test amount, preserve records, and avoid rushed decisions.
7 min3 · Custody
0/3 completeExchange balance or Bitcoin wallet?
Understand the custody decision before moving funds.
7 minSeed phrase and backup basics
Treat recovery words as spending authority, not a normal password.
8 minChoose a wallet by failure mode
Compare wallets by device, security model, privacy, and recovery—not popularity alone.
7 min4 · Transactions
0/3 completeAddresses, networks, and test sends
Prevent the most common irreversible transfer mistakes.
7 minFees, mempool, and waiting
Interpret fee recommendations without assuming a precise confirmation clock.
7 minComplete a first withdrawal
Combine wallet backup, address verification, fee review, and recordkeeping.
8 min5 · Safety
0/3 completeRecognize scam signals
Use layered verification instead of trusting a logo, testimonial, or search result.
7 minSecure an exchange account
Reduce account takeover risk before depositing meaningful funds.
7 minBuild a recovery and inheritance plan
Plan for device loss, incapacity, and trusted-person access without exposing keys today.
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