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07:4807:48, 20 May 2025 Private keys (hist | edit) [5,721 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Private Keys in Bitcoin == A '''private key''' in the context of Bitcoin is a cryptographic secret that allows a user to control and spend the bitcoins associated with a specific Bitcoin address. It is a fundamental component of Bitcoin's security model, enabling users to sign transactions and prove ownership of funds without relying on a central authority. Private keys are the cornerstone of Bitcoin's decentralized and trustless system, and their secrecy is c...")
05:0505:05, 20 May 2025 $5 wrench (hist | edit) [559 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|upright 2.5 thumb|upright 2.5|Brazen Bull")

22:0922:09, 13 May 2025 1971 (hist | edit) [3,335 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==WTF Happened in 1971?== On August 15, 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon announced a series of economic measures, now called the Nixon Shock, that fundamentally altered the global monetary system. The key event was the end of the Bretton Woods system, which had tied global currencies to the U.S. dollar and the dollar to gold since 1944. Here’s what went down: *U.S. Ended Dollar’s Gold Convertibility: **Before 1971, under Bretton Woods, foreign governments could re...")
21:1421:14, 13 May 2025 This (hist | edit) [42 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|upright 2.5")
00:5000:50, 13 May 2025 HODL (hist | edit) [44 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumg|upright 3.0")

04:1204:12, 10 May 2025 Triffin Dilemma (hist | edit) [8,262 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Overview The Triffin Dilemma, named after economist Robert Triffin, describes the inherent conflict faced by a country whose currency serves as the global reserve currency. This article explains the dilemma through the lens of Bitcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency, highlighting how Bitcoin's design potentially resolves the tensions inherent in fiat-based reserve systems. The Triffin Dilemma Explained The Triffin Dilemma arises when a nation's currency, such as the U...")
03:4603:46, 10 May 2025 Quantitative easing (hist | edit) [48 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "File:brrr.jpg")
01:2901:29, 10 May 2025 Fiat (hist | edit) [4,098 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Fiat money is government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity. Fiat money's many flaws make it unsustainable, positioning Bitcoin as a superior monetary system. == Critiques of Fiat Money == 1. Inflation and Devaluation Fiat money is subject to inflation, often deliberately induced by central banks through monetary policies like quantitative easing. Governments can print unlimited currency, eroding purchasing power. Historical examples, such as the U.S....")

21:5521:55, 9 May 2025 Tech (hist | edit) [6,675 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<gallery mode="nolines" widths="300px" heights="300px" perrow="3" class="center"> File:mk4.png|ColdCard Mk4 File:od2.png|Opendime File:passport.webp|Foundation Passport File:cc-q1.png|ColdCard Q File:trezor.png|Trezor Safe 5 (bitcoin only) File:jadeplus.webp|Blockstream Jade+ File:trezor1.png|[https://trezor.io/trezor-model-one Trezor Model One] File:trezor3.png|[https://trezor.io/trezor-safe-3-bitcoin-only Trezor Safe 3 (bitcoin only)] File:jade.webp|Blockstream Jade Fi...")
10:1610:16, 9 May 2025 Wrench Defense (hist | edit) [37 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "pocket.png|800px")

23:0423:04, 8 May 2025 Fun Facts (hist | edit) [0 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "File:fraud.jpg")
11:4311:43, 8 May 2025 Metal backups (hist | edit) [2,168 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<gallery mode="nolines" widths="300px" heights="300px" perrow="3" class="center"> File:cypher.png|CypherWheel </gallery>")
10:4210:42, 8 May 2025 Secure Locations (hist | edit) [24 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "File:socks.png")
03:5303:53, 8 May 2025 Multi-Signature Wallet (hist | edit) [9,867 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Multi-Signature Wallet = A '''Multi-Signature Wallet''' (often abbreviated as multi-sig) is a Bitcoin wallet that requires multiple private keys to authorize a transaction, enhancing security by distributing control among several parties or devices. Used to protect UTXOs and addresses, multi-sig wallets mitigate risks from Hacking, phishing, social engineering, and $5 Wren...")
03:4503:45, 8 May 2025 Schnorr Signatures (hist | edit) [6,103 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Schnorr Signatures = '''Schnorr Signatures''' are a cryptographic signature scheme used in Bitcoin to authenticate transactions, introduced via the Taproot upgrade in November 2021 (BIP-340). More efficient and private than the previous ECDSA signatures, Schnorr signatures enable signature aggregation for multi-signature transactions and enhance Privacy for complex scripts, securing UTXOs and addresses. =...")
02:3002:30, 8 May 2025 Multi-signature wallet (hist | edit) [8,067 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Multi-Signature Wallet = A '''Multi-Signature Wallet''' (often abbreviated as multi-sig) is a Bitcoin wallet that requires multiple private keys to authorize a transaction, enhancing security by distributing control among several parties or devices. Used to protect UTXOs and addresses, multi-sig wallets mitigate risks from Hacking, phishing, social engineering, and $5 Wren...")
01:2401:24, 8 May 2025 51% Attack (hist | edit) [6,992 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= 51% Attack = A '''51% Attack''' is a potential attack on the Bitcoin network where a single entity or coordinated group controls more than 50% of the network’s mining hashrate, allowing them to manipulate the blockchain by censoring transactions, reversing transactions (double-spending), or disrupting consensus. Secured by Proof of Work (PoW), Bitcoin’s high hashrate makes such attacks costly and unlikely, but they remain a the...")

23:5523:55, 7 May 2025 6102 (hist | edit) [12,943 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A '''6102 Attack''' refers to a hypothetical government-led seizure of Bitcoin holdings, inspired by Executive Order 6102, which mandated the confiscation of gold in the United States in 1933. In the Bitcoin context, it describes coercive measures to control or restrict private ownership of Bitcoin, targeting UTXOs, wallets, or addresses held by individuals, exchanges, or custodians, often exploiting KYC...")
23:1923:19, 7 May 2025 Phishing (hist | edit) [7,982 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Phishing = == Definition == '''Phishing''' is a type of social engineering cyberattack where attackers impersonate trusted entities to trick Bitcoin users into revealing sensitive information, such as private keys, seed phrases, or wallet credentials, or clicking malicious links that compromise security. In the Bitcoin ecosystem, phishing targets UTXOs and addresses, often le...")
22:5722:57, 7 May 2025 Win (hist | edit) [152 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "File:lambo.png")
22:1522:15, 7 May 2025 Scams (hist | edit) [62 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "800px")
21:0921:09, 7 May 2025 Safes (hist | edit) [871 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "800px")
19:4219:42, 7 May 2025 Liam Neeson (hist | edit) [26 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "center|800px")
19:2219:22, 7 May 2025 Kidnapping (hist | edit) [618 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|left|upright=2.3")
18:4718:47, 7 May 2025 Kidnap (hist | edit) [42 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "File:rain.png")
16:4116:41, 7 May 2025 Zero-Knowledge Proof (hist | edit) [5,261 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Zero-Knowledge Proof = == Definition == A '''Zero-Knowledge Proof''' (ZKP) is a cryptographic method that allows one party (the prover) to prove to another (the verifier) that a statement is true without revealing any additional information beyond the statement’s validity. In the context of Bitcoin, ZKPs hold potential to enhance Privacy by obscuring transaction details on the blockchain, protecting UTXOs and addresses...")
16:2916:29, 7 May 2025 Bitcoin Address (hist | edit) [8,570 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Bitcoin Address = A '''Bitcoin Address''' is a cryptographic identifier used to receive Bitcoin on the blockchain, derived from a private key through a series of hashing algorithms. It serves as a pseudonymous destination for transactions, linked to Unspent Transaction Outputs and managed by a wallet, requiring OPSEC to protect against Hacking, phishing, and $5 Wrench Attack|...")
16:2116:21, 7 May 2025 Social Engineering (hist | edit) [10,443 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Social Engineering = == Definition == '''Social Engineering''' is a manipulative tactic used by attackers to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as private keys, seed phrases, or wallet credentials, or performing actions that compromise security. In the context of Bitcoin, social engineering exploits human psychology to steal funds or access UTXOs, often preceding digital attacks like Hack...")
16:0816:08, 7 May 2025 Taproot (hist | edit) [7,786 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Taproot = '''Taproot''' is a Bitcoin protocol upgrade, activated in November 2021, that enhances Privacy, efficiency, and flexibility for transactions through Schnorr signatures, Tapscript, and Merkelized Abstract Syntax Trees (MAST). Proposed via BIP-340, BIP-341, and BIP-342, Taproot builds on Segregated Witness to improve complex transactions like multi-signature and Lightning Network channels. == Overview == Tapro...")
15:5415:54, 7 May 2025 Wallet (hist | edit) [10,387 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Wallet = A '''Wallet''' in Bitcoin is a software program or physical device that manages private keys, generates Bitcoin addresses, and facilitates sending and receiving Bitcoin on the blockchain. Wallets interact with Unspent Transaction Outputs and are secured by seed phrases, requiring robust OPSEC to protect against Hacking, phishing, and $5 Wrench Attack|$5 wre...")
07:2407:24, 7 May 2025 Seed Phrase (hist | edit) [8,772 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Seed Phrase = A '''Seed Phrase''', also known as a recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase, is a sequence of 12 to 24 words that serves as a master key to generate and recover all private keys in a Bitcoin wallet. Standardized by BIP-39, it provides a human-readable backup to restore access to Bitcoin funds if a wallet is lost, damaged, or stolen. == Overview == Seed phrases are a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s self-sovereign design, empowering user...")
06:5806:58, 7 May 2025 UTXO (hist | edit) [9,610 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= UTXO = A '''UTXO''' (Unspent Transaction Output) is a record of Bitcoin that has been received but not yet spent, representing the spendable balance in a Bitcoin wallet. UTXOs are tracked on the blockchain and used as inputs for new transactions, secured by private keys and verified by nodes. == Overview == UTXOs are the fundamental building blocks of Bitcoin’s transaction model, functioning like individual “...")
06:5506:55, 7 May 2025 Malware (hist | edit) [60 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "sweet spot for master malware list of note petya not petya")
06:3806:38, 7 May 2025 Node (hist | edit) [9,449 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Node = A '''Node''' in the Bitcoin network is a computer running Bitcoin software that participates in maintaining, validating, and propagating the blockchain. Nodes enforce Bitcoin’s rules, verify transactions and blocks, and contribute to the network’s decentralization, security, and resilience. == Overview == Nodes are the backbone of Bitcoin’s decentralized infrastructure, ensuring no single entity controls the ledger. They range from ful...")
06:0706:07, 7 May 2025 Private Key (hist | edit) [8,965 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Private Key = A '''Private Key''' is a secret, cryptographically generated number that allows a Bitcoin user to sign transactions and spend funds associated with their Bitcoin addresses. It is a critical component of a Bitcoin wallet, derived from a Seed Phrase and protected through OPSEC to prevent Hacking, phishing, or $5 wrench attacks. == Overview == Private keys are the foundation o...")
06:0306:03, 7 May 2025 Safe (hist | edit) [273 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "here's where i drop amazon affiliate links- hidden in plain sight safes explain why safes are single points of failure pro v con: safe deposit boxes distributes risk to trusted 3rd party but offers no insurance. accidentally drilled boxes, lost keys/rolexes. no reprieve")
05:5805:58, 7 May 2025 Seed phrase (hist | edit) [7,601 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Seed Phrase = A '''Seed Phrase''', also known as a recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase, is a sequence of 12 to 24 words that serves as a master key to generate and recover all private keys in a Bitcoin wallet. Standardized by BIP-39, it provides a human-readable backup to restore access to Bitcoin funds if a wallet is lost, damaged, or stolen. == Overview == Seed phrases are a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s self-sovereign design, empowering user...")
05:5305:53, 7 May 2025 Hww (hist | edit) [6,585 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "this is where we plug acceptable hwws in order of least fuckery: seedsigner coldcard foundation bitbox trezor no ledger. ledger ruins lives.")
04:0904:09, 7 May 2025 Pseudonyms (hist | edit) [9,165 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Pseudonyms = A '''Pseudonym''' is a fictitious name or alias used to conceal one’s real identity while engaging in activities, such as online transactions or communication. In Bitcoin, pseudonyms are central to its design, as users transact using Bitcoin addresses that act as pseudonymous identifiers, protecting Privacy without directly revealing personal information. == Overview == Bitcoin’s pseudonymous nature, introduced by Satosh...")
03:3903:39, 7 May 2025 Attack (hist | edit) [600 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "seems like a sweet spot to list all attacks like MiM, evil maid, 51% etc")
03:3103:31, 7 May 2025 Blockchain (hist | edit) [9,005 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Blockchain = A '''Blockchain''' is a decentralized, immutable digital ledger that records Bitcoin transactions in a secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant manner. Introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, it uses Proof of Work (PoW) and cryptographic techniques like Merkle Trees to maintain a chain of blocks, ensuring trustless consensus without intermediaries. == Overview == The blockchain is the foundational technology of...")
03:1203:12, 7 May 2025 Lightning Network (hist | edit) [8,797 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Lightning Network = The '''Lightning Network''' is a second-layer scaling solution for Bitcoin, enabling fast, low-cost, and private transactions off the main blockchain while maintaining Bitcoin’s security. Built on Segregated Witness, it uses payment channels to process transactions instantly, settling them on-chain only when necessary. == Overview == Introduced in 2015 by Joseph Poon and Thaddeus Dryja, the Lightning Network address...")
03:0103:01, 7 May 2025 SegWit (hist | edit) [7,899 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= SegWit = '''SegWit''' (Segregated Witness) is a Bitcoin protocol upgrade, activated in August 2017, that separates (segregates) transaction signature data (witness) from the transaction body, improving scalability, security, and efficiency. Proposed via BIP-141, SegWit increases block capacity, fixes transaction malleability, and enables advanced features like the Lightning Network. == Overview == SegWit addresses key limitations in Bitcoin’s original desig...")
02:5402:54, 7 May 2025 Merkle Tree (hist | edit) [7,616 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Merkle Tree = A '''Merkle Tree''' is a cryptographic data structure used in Bitcoin’s blockchain to efficiently and securely organize and verify large sets of transactions within a block. Invented by Ralph Merkle, it allows miners and nodes to validate transaction integrity and inclusion using a compact root hash, enhancing Bitcoin’s scalability and security. == Overview == Merkle Trees are integral to Bitcoin’s Proof of Work|Proof of Work...")
01:3601:36, 7 May 2025 Books (hist | edit) [4,417 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "place to store all the dope books")
01:1801:18, 7 May 2025 Difficulty Adjustment (hist | edit) [7,262 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Difficulty Adjustment = The '''Difficulty Adjustment''' is a mechanism in Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) consensus algorithm that dynamically adjusts the computational difficulty of mining new blocks to maintain an average block time of approximately 10 minutes. Designed by Satoshi Nakamoto, it ensures the blockchain’s stability and security as mining power (hashrate) fluctuates. == Overview == Bitcoin’s difficulty adjust...")

21:5221:52, 6 May 2025 Proof of Work (hist | edit) [6,836 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Proof of Work = '''Proof of Work (PoW)''' is a consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin to secure its blockchain, validate transactions, and prevent double-spending. Miners compete to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, expending computational power to add new blocks and earn rewards, ensuring the network’s integrity without a central authority. == Overview == Proof of Work, introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto in the Bitcoin Whitepaper, is the bac...")
21:4521:45, 6 May 2025 Hal Finney (hist | edit) [5,228 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Hal Finney = '''Hal Finney''' (May 4, 1956 – August 28, 2014) was a pioneering cryptographer, software developer, and early Bitcoin adopter who received the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. A prominent figure in the cypherpunk movement, Finney contributed to Bitcoin’s early development and testing, cementing his legacy as a key figure in cryptocurrency history. == Overview == Hal Finney was a leading advocate for P...")
21:2021:20, 6 May 2025 Satoshi Nakamoto (hist | edit) [6,501 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Satoshi Nakamoto = == Definition == '''Satoshi Nakamoto''' is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency, introduced through the Bitcoin Whitepaper in 2008. Nakamoto’s true identity—whether an individual or group—remains unknown, making them a legendary figure in the cypherpunk and cryptocurrency communities. == Overview == Satoshi Nakamoto is credited with designing Bitcoin’s protocol, solving the dou...")
20:0820:08, 6 May 2025 OPSEC (hist | edit) [5,891 bytes] Administrator (talk | contribs) (Created page with "OPSEC (Operational Security) is a process of identifying, protecting, and controlling sensitive information to prevent adversaries from exploiting it. In the context of Bitcoin, OPSEC involves safeguarding private keys, seed phrases, and personal details to protect cryptocurrency assets from digital and physical threats, such as hacking, phishing, or $5 wrench attacks 1st rule of OPSEC The term is rooted in five steps: 1. Identify sensitive information (e.g., private...")

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