Ten short lessons, two to five minutes each. Start at the top and work down, or jump to what you need. New here? The Start page is a quick overview, and the FAQ has straight answers to common questions.

01

What is Bitcoin?

Digital money with no boss, explained in plain English.

3 min read02

Why 21 million?

The fixed supply, the halving and why scarcity matters.

3 min read03

How to buy Bitcoin safely in the UK

Picking a platform, staying protected and making a test withdrawal.

4 min read04

Wallets: hot vs cold

Spending money vs savings, and which wallet type fits each.

3 min read05

Seed phrases and backups

The 12 or 24 words that matter more than anything else.

3 min read06

Sending, receiving, fees and the mempool

How a payment actually moves, and why fees go up and down.

4 min read07

Avoiding scams

The common tricks and the simple rules that beat them.

5 min read08

DCA and long-term thinking

Buying a fixed amount on a schedule, and why time matters.

3 min read09

Lightning basics

Fast, cheap Bitcoin payments on a layer built on top.

3 min read10

UK tax: a pointer

Where to find the official HMRC guidance.

2 min read

Not financial advice. These lessons are general education only. Bitcoin prices can swing hard. Never put in more than you can afford to lose, and do your own research.