Opened on May 11, 2021. Last updated by The POOG on May 24, 2021.

Introduction

Before we get into Bicoin, consider the following brief discussion of money: what is it? What is it used for? Problems associated with it and other issues.

The original Bitcoin algorithm was described by Nakamoto[1] as:

A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution. Digital signatures provide part of the solution, but the main benefits are lost if a trusted third party is still required to prevent double-spending. We propose a solution to the double-spending problem using a peer-to-peer network. The network timestamps transactions by hashing them into an ongoing chain of hash-based proof-of-work, forming a record that cannot be changed without redoing the proof-of-work. The longest chain not only serves as proof of the sequence of events witnessed, but proof that it came from the largest pool of CPU power. As long as a majority of CPU power is controlled by nodes that are not cooperating to attack the network, they’ll generate the longest chain and outpace attackers. The network itself requires minimal structure. Messages are broadcast on a best effort basis, and nodes can leave and rejoin the network at will, accepting the longest proof-of-work chain as proof of what happened while they were gone.

Nakamoto[1]

Another Intro

Given the events here in Canada over the last week, it has never been more important to hold Bitcoin and keep it off the exchanges. Even though the Trudeau Regime had to back down and rescind the Emergency Act even unfreezing the bank accounts in under a week, the precedent has been set:Your bank accounts are now fair game and if out of control governments think they can get away with it, they’ll seize your money  simply for disagreeing with them or supporting legitimate political protest.   This was a game changer, so it’s now more important than ever to start moving some of your wealth into Bitcoin, then gradually accumulating more on an ongoing basis.   Buying Bitcoin:   People are asking me which exchanges are legit, here is the short list:   USA and International

Canada:

(links with * have our referral code in them)   You will have to undergo KYC (Know Your Client), which means uploading photo ID and then fund your account via bank payment, wire transfer, or e-transfer.     Once you have your Bitcoin:   You immediately withdraw it out to your own custody wallet. A reader sent us this video by Crypto Casey which we think is the best explanation for the beginner on how to select, set up and transfer your Bitcoin to your own wallet:  

Links

References

  1. Bitcoin Whitepaper: a beginner’s guide.
  2. Nakamoto S. Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.
  3. Rubino J. Here Comes Bitcoin’s Big Test: The Empire Strikes Back. Dollar Collapse. March 17, 2021.