awesome-bitcoin
github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-bitcoin ↗A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, block explorers, and communities for Bitcoin, the first and most widely used cryptocurrency. This list covers everything from beginner guides to advanced development resources for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, and developers.
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Mining
- Antminer
Popular hardware for Bitcoin mining.
- Bitcoin Mining Guide
A comprehensive guide to getting started with Bitcoin mining.
- Braiin OS
An open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining.
- NiceHash
A platform for Bitcoin mining and hash power marketplace.
- Slush Pool
One of the oldest Bitcoin mining pools.
Development Tools
- bcoin
A full-node implementation of Bitcoin in JavaScript.
- Bitcoin Core
The reference implementation of Bitcoin software, maintained by the open-source community.
- BitcoinJS
A JavaScript library for Bitcoin development.
- BTCPay Server
A self-hosted, open-source Bitcoin payment processor.
- Libbitcoin
An open-source Bitcoin library for developers.
- Rust Bitcoin
A Rust library for Bitcoin development.
Exchanges and Trading
- Binance
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, offering Bitcoin trading.
- Bitstamp
One of the oldest Bitcoin exchanges, known for its reliability.
- Coinbase
A popular exchange for buying, selling, and holding Bitcoin.
- Kraken
A trusted exchange with a variety of Bitcoin trading pairs.
- Swan Bitcoin
A platform for recurring Bitcoin purchases.
Learning Resources
- Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies (Coursera)
A free course on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies.
- Bitcoin Optech
A resource for Bitcoin developers and technical updates.
- Bitcoin Wiki
A comprehensive resource for Bitcoin information.
- Mastering Bitcoin
An open-source book by Andreas M. Antonopoulos.
Research Papers
- Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System (2008)
The original whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Hashcash - A Denial of Service Counter-Measure (1997)
The paper describing the proof-of-work algorithm used by Bitcoin.
- Selfish Mining: A Theoretical Analysis (2013)
A paper on mining strategies that can undermine Bitcoin's security.
- The Bitcoin Lightning Network: Scalable Off-Chain Instant Payments (2016)
The whitepaper introducing the Lightning Network.
Getting Started
- Bitcoin for Beginners (Guide)
An introductory guide covering the basics of Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin Security Best Practices
Tips for keeping your Bitcoin safe.
- How to Buy Bitcoin
A guide to buying Bitcoin safely.
- What Is Bitcoin?
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding Bitcoin.
General Resources
- Bitcoin.org
The official website for Bitcoin, with resources for beginners and advanced users.
- BitInfoCharts
A platform providing various Bitcoin statistics and market data.
- Clark Moody Bitcoin Dashboard
A comprehensive dashboard with Bitcoin metrics.
Community
- Bitcoin StackExchange
A Q&A platform for Bitcoin development and usage.
- Bitcoin Talk Forum
The original Bitcoin forum founded by Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Reddit: r/Bitcoin
A subreddit dedicated to discussions about Bitcoin.
- Telegram: Bitcoin
A Telegram group for Bitcoin discussions.
- Twitter: #Bitcoin
Follow the latest updates and discussions on Bitcoin.
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