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May 17, 2026, 07:42:09 PM
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As a new beginning to Bitcoin,there are many words or terms that might sound very confusing and not understood. Learning the primary term is very important in order to avoid mistakes. Some basic Bitcoin terms to know as a beginner are as follows:
‎1 Bitcoin (BTC)
‎This is referred to as money in digital format that people can send and receive online without the use of a bank.

‎2 Wallet
‎This is an app or a device that is used in the storing sending and receiving Bitcoin.

‎3 Address
‎A Bitcoin address is in the form of an account number where people can be used to send Bitcoin to you.

‎4 Private key
‎This is a secret code that provides an access for you to your Bitcoin which is never to be shared with anyone.

‎5 Seed phrase
‎This refers to a category of words that is used in the recovering of your wallet if your phone or your device gets lost.

‎6 Block chain
‎It is the public records that is used in the storage of all Bitcoin transactions.

‎7 Transaction fee
‎This is a small amount used in the processing of a Bitcoin transaction paid to miners.

‎8 Miner
‎This is a person or machine that helps confirm Bitcoin transactions and secure the network

‎9 Confirmation
‎This mean the verification of a Bitcoin transaction has been completed on the block chain

‎10 P2p (peer to peer)
‎It mean the buying and serving of Bitcoin by people directly with each other without the usage of a bank.

‎11 Exchange
‎It is a platform for the buying and selling of Bitcoin by people.

‎12 HODL
‎This mean keeping your bitcoin for a long time instead of selling it very quickly.

‎13 Bull market
‎A bull market is the rising of the Bitcoin price as fast as possible

‎14 Bear marker
‎A bear market is the falling of the Bitcoin price for a long period of time.

‎15 Satoshi
‎A satoshi is the smallest unit of Bitcoin.
‎1 Bitcoin = 100 million satoshis.

‎16 Node
‎This is a computer that is concerned with the running and security of the Bitcoin network.

‎17 Cold Wallet
‎It helps in stoing Bitcoin officer for better security.

‎18 Hot wallet
‎A hot wallet is connected to the Internet and is easier for daily usage.

‎19 Scam
‎This is a fake scheme or activity that is used to steal Bitcoin or money.

‎20 Volatility
‎Mean the change of Bitcoin prices very quickly.

‎This are the main point to understand way that are basic Bitcoin terms it also very important as beginner/newbie. Studying these terms makes it easy for Bitcoin to avoid scams and use Bitcoin safety.




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May 17, 2026, 07:58:10 PM
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Good post,

But there are alot more than this, and it is best that every one interested in Bitcoin should make out time to study about it,
Only what is written in this post would fulfil your knowledge conserning how these "terms" work,

Sometimes when I see what most people talk about Bitcoin in this forum and I feel uncomfortable, because of how ignorant the post looks,
So I will advise that people go for knowledge about Bitcoin, especially if you post about it

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Today at 01:29:55 PM
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This topic will be vital if you keep updating the list by adding some not mentioned here.
To add to the list. Self-custody, Proof of Work, ATH, DCA, Decentralization, Market Cap, Halving, Mempool, and Lightning Network are important terms to know as a Bitcoiner. There is more to the list, so a proper research study needs to be done if a newbie wants to know them all.

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Today at 03:29:06 PM
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This topic will be vital if you keep updating the list by adding some not mentioned here.
To add to the list. Self-custody, Proof of Work, ATH, DCA, Decentralization, Market Cap, Halving, Mempool, and Lightning Network are important terms to know as a Bitcoiner. There is more to the list, so a proper research study needs to be done if a newbie wants to know them all.
Yea good suggestions, However it will make more sense to distinguish the terminology between technical and non technical terms for easier learning and referencing. Bitcoin trading and non trading terms could still be separated also. There is a lot to do and if that is done the thread will be a good reference point as just bitcoin dictionary here on the forum for newbie and everyone as well.
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