Resources

A collection of useful Bitcoin resources - including research, tools, knowledge, exchanges, wallets, educational sites. If it's here it means we rate it but always do your own research to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and needs.

Education

  • Welcome to Bitcoin

    Free introductory video series from Swan Bitcoin.

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  • The Simplest Bitcoin Book

    A great, free introductory Bitcoin book.

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  • Looking Glass

    Free self-paced online Bitcoin course.

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  • Video Guides

    UTXO Dream's curated set of the best instructional videos.

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  • BTC Sessions

    BTC Sessions - one of the best bitcoin educators.

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  • Lopp.net

    Extensive library of Bitcoin educational content.

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  • Bitcoin University

    An educational channel devoted to Bitcoin.

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  • SNI Crash Course

    Satoshi Nakamoto Institute crash course in the Bitcoin politcal economy.

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  • Generation Bitcoin

    Helping young people learn about Bitcoin.

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Research

  • Bitcoin First

    Fidelity Investment's Bitcoin research paper.

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  • Bitcoin Reformation

    Research paper by Adamant Research.

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  • I'm Investing in Bitcoin

    Investor Lyn Alden provides her 3 reasons.

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  • Bitcoin's Role in ESG

    KPMG believes Bitcoin is an ESG investment.

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  • Bitcoin is King

    Why Bitcoin is superior to all other cryptocurrencies.

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  • Bitcoin Supports Renewable Energy

    A 2023 study by Cornell University.

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  • The Great Monetary Inflation

    Paul Tudor Jones on his Bitcoin investment rationale.

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  • Stone Ridge's Investment Letter

    A tour of monetary history and why the firm is holding Bitcoin.

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  • Why Bitcoin is Not a Ponzi

    Lyn Alden breaks it down, point by point.

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Podcasts

  • What Bitcoin Did

    The largest Bitcoin podcast featuring global experts.

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  • Bitcoin Audible

    The best of Bitcoin, made audible by Guy Swann.

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  • The Why Bitcoin Show

    Australian bitcoin podcast hosted by Dale Warburton.

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  • Simply Bitcoin

    Daily updates on the peaceful Bitcoin revolution.

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Opinion

  • Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros

    An open letter to the confused and dismissive.

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  • Gradually, then Suddenly

    Insightful thought piece by Parker Lewis.

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  • Decentralisation

    Why dumb networks are better.

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  • Bitcoin is Time

    Dergigi argues that Bitcoin is time, as time is money.

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  • Bitcoin is Venice

    Allen Farrington compares bitcoin to the historic trade city of Venice.

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  • Why Bitcoin is Freedom

    Alex Gladstein shares how valuable bitcoin is for people living under authoritarian governments.

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  • Bullish Case for Bitcoin

    How Bitcoin is a new scarce digital good with the potential to become a global store of value.

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  • Dear Family, Dear Friends

    A letter to all of you who still have no bitcoin, by Gigi.

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Tools

  • Bitcoin Whitepaper

    Satoshi's paper that changed everything.

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  • Bitcoin-only

    A collection of the highest quality Bitcoin resources.

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  • Fear & Greed Index

    The Bitcoin fear and greed index.

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  • Bitcoin Obituaries

    See how often Bitcoin has been declared "dead".

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  • Bitcoin Magazine

    The best publication dedicated to Bitcoin news.

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  • Mempool

    Bitcoin blockchain explorer - watch the network live.

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  • Bitfeed

    Mempool visualisation site (slightly mesmerizing).

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  • Bitnodes

    Estimates the size of the Bitcoin network.

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  • Bitcoin Uptime

    Check out the latest network uptime.

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  • Priced In Bitcoin

    Everything gets cheaper when priced in Bitcoin.

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  • Hash Rate

    Checkout the strength of the Bitcoin network.

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  • BTC Map

    Map showing retailers who accept Bitcoin payments.

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  • Bitcoin Price

    Bitcoin price chart in Australian paper money.

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  • Fiat Market Cap

    See how Bitcoin compares to your favourite fiat paper.

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Analysis

  • _checkonchain

    Bitcoin market analysis and onchain insights.

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  • Bitcoin Strategy

    Onchain and market cycle analysis.

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  • Look Into Bitcoin

    Bitcoin data and analytics platform.

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Mobile Software Wallets

  • Aqua Wallet

    A fairly new, but innovative self-custodial Bitcoin wallet.

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  • Blue Wallet

    Highly functional, easy-to-use Bitcoin-only wallet.

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  • Muun Wallet

    Muun is a self-custodial wallet for bitcoin and lightning

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  • Blockstream Green

    A leading Bitcoin wallet that offers security and ease-of-use.

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Desktop Wallets / Wallet Managers

  • Sparrow

    Free and open source Bitcoin desktop wallet manager.

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  • Specter

    Free and open source Bitcoin desktop wallet manager.

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  • Electrum

    Free and open source Bitcoin desktop wallet.

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Hardware Wallets

  • Blockstream Jade

    US-made, affordable, easy to use Bitcoin hardware wallet.

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  • BitBox02

    Swiss-made, premium Bitcoin hardware wallet.

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  • Coldcard Mk4

    Canadian-made, security-maximalist Bitcoin wallet.

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  • Passport

    US-made easy to use Bitcoin hardware wallet.

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Lightning Wallets

  • Zeus

    A user-friendly self-custodial lightning wallet.

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  • Wallet of Satoshi

    Extremely simple lightning wallet - but custodial.

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  • Phoenix Wallet

    Free, open source lightning wallet.

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Buy and Sell Bitcoin

  • pay btc

    Australian site for easily buying and selling Bitcoin.

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  • Bitaroo

    Australia's largest Bitcoin-only exchange.

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  • HODLHODL

    Non-custodial Bitcoin trading platform.

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Self Managed Super (Bitcoin-Supportive)

  • eSuperFund

    Low-cost, online SMSF service, recommended by Australian Bitcoiners.

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  • New Brighton Capital

    Specialists in cryptocurrency accounting for SMSFs.

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Financial Management

  • Retirement Calculator

    Bitcoin retirement withdrawal calculator.

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  • Nakamoto Portfolio

    Tools to explore the effect of Bitcoin on the financial world.

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  • Inflation Calculator

    Learn the impact of inflation on your wealth.

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  • Management Fee Calculator

    A simple Excel tool to calculate the impact of 3rd party management fees.

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Collaborative Custody

  • Nunchuck

    Collaborative custody and inheritance planning.

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  • Fedimint

    Custody bitcoin in a community context.

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  • Theya

    Multi-sig collaborative custody provider.

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  • Casa

    Bitcoin collaborative custody and inheritance planning provider.

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Spending your Bitcoin

  • Bitrefill

    Use your Bitcoin to buy everyday items.

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  • Living Room of Satoshi

    Pay bills with Bitcoin (be aware of the spreads).

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