DarthCoin’s Bitcoin Guides

Guides and articles about Bitcoin and how to use it in practical use cases. Education is the key in this matter. Hyperbitcoinization will happen ONLY when more people know how to use Bitcoin and how to be a sovereign individual.

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Stacking Sats Noob Journey

78 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Lightning Network
  1. Starting with Bitcoin requires learning the basics of onchain transactions, mining, and self-custody.
  2. To stack sats as a new user, it's recommended to begin with Lightning Network for lower fees and enhanced privacy.
  3. As you advance, consider dividing your Bitcoin stash into levels: HODL, CACHE, SPEND for a smoother experience.

Bitcoin adoption using Ecash

39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto
  1. Ecash Cashu mints offer privacy and instant transactions for custodial Bitcoin applications.
  2. Using ecash is a way to introduce new users to Bitcoin without needing extensive knowledge of UTXOs and nodes.
  3. Local communities can benefit from using ecash for transactions, allowing for easy and fee-free exchange between members.

Adopción de Bitcoin usando Ecash

19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Blockchain Lightning Network Cryptocurrency Digital Payments
  1. Using Ecash with Cashu Mints is a way to help more people adopt and use Bitcoin, especially for those who may find it challenging to start directly with UTXO.
  2. Ecash is like digital gift cards that offer additional privacy and cryptographic proof of reserves, helping users make anonymous and instant electronic cash transactions.
  3. Cashu Mints allow users to exchange tokens privately without fees within the same mint, providing a convenient option for local communities to transact with each other.

Getting started with Zeus Mobile Node

19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Lightning Network Blockchain
  1. Zeus Mobile Node now offers an embedded LND node on your mobile device, providing a private LN node option with persistent service and support for Taproot channels.
  2. The app features integrated LSP for easy LN payments, contact book for quick transactions, and support for LNURL, LN Address send and receive.
  3. Users can onboard with Zeus Node by setting up the embedded node, opening channels with Olympus LSP, or using onchain balance to transact over LN.

Comenzando con Zeus Mobile Node

19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Finance Guides Blockchain
  1. This guide provides a step-by-step overview of using Zeus Mobile Node, a powerful LND node in a mobile device, particularly suited for Lightning Network newbies seeking a self-sovereign journey.
  2. Zeus Mobile Node now offers an integrated LND node feature, providing a private LN node experience with continuous LND service and Neutrino block filter synchronization for efficient operation.
  3. Key features of Zeus Node include private LND node, persistent LND service, Neutrino block filtering, simple Taproot channels, integrated LSP Olympus for instant LN transactions, and a built-in Point of Sale (POS) system for merchants.
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Apilamiento de sats - El viaje del principiante

19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Lightning Network
  1. Starting out with Bitcoin can be a complex journey, involving learning about basic concepts, transactions, and the importance of self-custody.
  2. Stacking sats can be achieved through various methods like receiving small amounts over Lightning Network, utilizing custodial wallets for temporary storage, and managing UTXOs in different wallet levels.
  3. As you progress in your Bitcoin journey, consider storing larger amounts in self-custody wallets, learning about liquidity management on Lightning Network, and the responsibility of running your own node for increased financial sovereignty.

21 ₿itcoin orange Pillen für Nocoiner

0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Blockchain Wallets Investing Security
  1. Start your Bitcoin education by reading the Bitcoin Whitepaper and 'The Bitcoin Standard'. Attend Bitcoin meetups to learn more.
  2. Choose a secure Bitcoin wallet carefully and store your wallet seed in a safe place.
  3. Always prioritize self-education in Bitcoin and be cautious of scams. Trust yourself, verify everything, and maintain control over your own finances.