Podcast Episodes

What Is a Bitcoin Node? The Backbone of the Network

Season 1 Episode 23

A Bitcoin node is a computer that runs Bitcoin software and keeps a full copy of the blockchain.

It verifies every transaction and keeps miners honest.

Anyone can run one—and more nodes mean more freed…

Published on 12 hours ago

What Is the Bitcoin Halving? Scarcity by Design

Season 1 Episode 22

Every four years, the reward miners earn for confirming a block is cut in half.

This “halving” slows the creation of new Bitcoin, making it more scarce over time.

It’s built into the code to keep infla…

Published on 1 day, 12 hours ago

Bitcoin Transaction Fees — How They Work

Season 1 Episode 21

Fees pay miners to include your transaction in the next block.

You choose how much to pay—more means faster, less means slower.

There are no monthly fees, just a fee per transaction.

🎧 More Bitcoin tips…

Published on 2 days, 12 hours ago

What Is the Mempool? Bitcoin’s Waiting Room

Season 1 Episode 20

The mempool is Bitcoin’s “waiting room.”

Every transaction sits there before a miner confirms it.

If the network is busy, you’ll wait longer—or pay higher fees—to get confirmed faster.

🎧 More Bitcoin ti…

Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago

How a Bitcoin Transaction Works — From Wallet to Blockchain

Season 1 Episode 19

When you send Bitcoin, your wallet signs the transaction and broadcasts it to the network.

It goes to the mempool, where miners pick it up and include it in a block.

Once confirmed, it’s permanently lo…

Published on 4 days, 12 hours ago

What Is Proof of Work? Bitcoin’s Security System

Season 1 Episode 18

Proof of Work is the system that keeps Bitcoin secure.

Miners use real energy to prove they’ve done the work, preventing spam attacks and double spending.

No shortcuts. No fake money.

🎧 More Bitcoin tip…

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

What Is Bitcoin Mining? The Heartbeat of the Network

Season 1 Episode 17

Bitcoin mining is how new coins are created and how transactions are verified.

Miners use computers to solve puzzles, secure the network, and earn rewards.

It’s the heartbeat that keeps Bitcoin running…

Published on 6 days, 12 hours ago

Has Bitcoin Ever Been Hacked? The Truth

Season 1 Episode 16

The Bitcoin network itself has never been hacked.

What gets hacked are exchanges, apps, and personal devices.

The protocol is secure—it’s humans and shortcuts that fail.

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Published on 1 week ago

What Is a Bitcoin Address? How to Receive Bitcoin Safely

Season 1 Episode 15

A Bitcoin address is like an email address—but for receiving Bitcoin.

It’s a long string of letters and numbers you share so people can pay you.

For better privacy, use a new address each time you rece…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Hot vs. Cold Wallets — Which One Should You Use?

Season 1 Episode 14

Hot wallets are connected to the internet—great for easy access, but less secure.

Cold wallets are offline—more secure, but less convenient.

Use a hot wallet for everyday spending and a cold wallet for…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago