--- title: "Education - Swan Bitcoin" description: "Swan Bitcoin articles about Education: Bitcoin news, analysis and insights from the Swan team." url: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/ --- # Education - Swan Bitcoin Swan Bitcoin articles about Education: Bitcoin news, analysis and insights from the Swan team. --- Swan Bitcoin articles in the Education category, newest first. - [How Many Satoshis in 1 Bitcoin? 1 BTC = 100,000,000 Sats](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/how-many-sats-in-a-bitcoin/): There are 100 million satoshis (sats) in one Bitcoin. See how many sats $1 buys today, a sats-to-USD table, other Bitcoin units and the satoshi symbol. - [How Bitcoin Actually Works: A First Principles Guide ](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/how-bitcoin-actually-works/): From entropy and SHA-256 to proof of work and the 21 million cap: a first principles guide to how Bitcoin works, and what you can verify yourself. - [A Brief History of Bitcoin Forks](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/a-brief-history-of-bitcoin-forks/): A history of every Bitcoin hard fork, from Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold to the 2026 BIP-110 split, and why each new coin collapsed against Bitcoin. - [Bitcoin Estate Planning: The Risks Most Holders Aren’t Addressing ](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-estate-planning/): Bitcoin estate planning is the most under-addressed risk in HNW portfolios. Why holders and their CPAs, attorneys, and trustees keep missing it, and how to close the gap. - [Bitcoin Custody: How to Store Bitcoin Safely Without Overcomplicating It](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-custody-easy-and-safe/): Bitcoin custody is not one-size-fits-all. Learn the tradeoffs between hot wallets, cold storage, single sig, multisig, collaborative custody, ETFs, inheritance planning, and long-term Bitcoin security. - [Rolling Over a 401(k) and Other Workplace Retirement Plans to a Swan Bitcoin IRA: The Complete Guide](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/rolling-over-a-401-k-and-other-workplace-retirement-plans-to-a-swan-bitcoin-ira-t/): Rolling your old 401(k) into a Swan Bitcoin IRA lets you move legacy retirement savings into real Bitcoin while preserving tax advantages and compliance protections. - [How to Set Up Swan Vault: Unlocking Safer Bitcoin Self-Custody](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/how-to-set-up-swan-vault/): Discover how Swan Vault puts you in full control of your Bitcoin with a simple, secure setup. See just how easy it is to safeguard your wealth and unlock your monetary autonomy. - [What Is BTC Hashrate? Why You Should Care (July 2024 Update)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-is-bitcoin-hashrate/): Bitcoin hashrate? Sounds confusing, but its not. Learn the role Bitcoin's hashrate plays, why its important and what the current BTC hashrate is today: July 26th, 2024. - [Best Bitcoin ETF Fees: Lowest to Highest (November 2026)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-etf-fees/): In this guide, we analyze and present the top 11 Bitcoin ETFs with the lowest fees for cost-effective investing as of November, 2026. - [Best Bitcoin Exchanges for November 2026: Which Wins & What to Know](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-exchanges/): With so many Bitcoin exchanges to choose from, how do you know which is right one for you? We are here to help choose between three of the best Bitcoin exchanges in November of 2026: Swan Bitcoin, Coinbase and Binance. - [Bitcoin for Beginners in 2026: Top 5 Steps to Get Started](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-for-beginners/): This blog post aims to explain in simple terms exactly what Bitcoin is, how it works, and why it has become so popular. - [3 Easy Steps to Delete Your Coinbase Account (w/ Screenshots) November Update](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/delete-coinbase-in-3-easy-steps/): You may have wondered “How do I get my money out of Coinbase?” This guide will show you step-by-step how to transfer Bitcoin from Coinbase and then how to delete your account forever in November 2026! - [Is Binance in Trouble? Yes, Here Is Why... (July 2024)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/is-binance-in-trouble/): The uncertainity surrounding Binance hasn't become any clearer in July of 2024. How much trouble might Binance find itself in and what can we expect from the world's most popular exchange? Let's dive in! - [What Is Byzantine Generals Problem (2024 Solution)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/byzantine-generals-problem/): In this definitive guide we analyze the question: 'How does Bitcoin solve the Byzantine Generals Problem?' - [Next Bitcoin Halving: April 2028 Date, Countdown & Halving History](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-halving-dates/): The next Bitcoin halving is expected around April 2028 at block 1,050,000, when the reward drops to 1.5625 BTC. See every halving date since 2012. - [5 Top Bitcoin Wallets Review in 2026 (Ranked & Rated)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/best-bitcoin-wallet/): Not Your Keys, Not Your Bitcoin! Which Bitcoin wallet is right for you in July 2026! - [Multi-Sig Custody and Inheritance](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/multi-sig-custody-and-inheritance/): This essay is my attempt to answer all your questions about multi-sig custody and inheritance so you walk away with a better understanding of the options and can figure out what is best for your family. - [Can You Buy Bitcoin at Walmart With Cash? (October 2026 Update)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/buy-bitcoin-with-cash/): Coinstar's Bitcoin kiosks end Nov 19 and Coinme exits by Jan 1, 2027. What still works to turn cash into Bitcoin, the costs, and scams to avoid. - [Alto Crypto IRA Review 2024: What +1.2k Trustpilot Reviews Tell Us](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/altoira-review/): Alto Crypto IRA is a well-know self-directed Bitcoin and crypto IRA platform. Alto lets investors trade altcoins in their retirement account. But how does it stack against Bitcoin-only Swan IRA in July 2024? - [Mega Backdoor Roth 2024: Is it the Best Option?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/mega-backdoor-roth-2024/): Here's how high earners can benefit from a Roth IRA via "the backdoor" despite IRS income limits. Plus, a forecast on the future of these retirement plans. - [Bitcoin Cold Storage: How to Protect Your Assets in 2024](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-cold-storage/): Should you use Bitcoin cold storage wallet? Yes! In this guide we provide step by step process on how to setup and use your cold storage wallet to protects your assets in July 2024! - [How Much Does It Cost to Mine 1 Bitcoin? (2026 Costs, $75K–$80K Average)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/how-much-does-it-cost-to-mine-a-bitcoin/): Public miners spent about $75,500 in cash costs per Bitcoin in Q2 2026. See what 1 BTC costs to mine at your power price and whether mining beats buying. - [Bitcoin Wallet UTXO Management](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/utxo/): Imagine UTXOs as distinct bills within your wallet, each holding a unique value, similar to how you use different denominations of cash for a purchase. Learn more about UTXO's below!... - [What Are Bitcoin Smart Contracts: A Beginner's Guide](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-smart-contracts/): Smart contracts are self-executing agreements powered by code... Learn how to make them work for you with Swan! - [Scaling Bitcoin: Lightning, Liquid & The Blockchain Trilemma](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/scaling-bitcoin/): These networks represent pivotal developments in the quest to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities and overcome its limitations. - [What Are Bitcoin Ordinals? (Why Inscript Your BTC)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-are-bitcoin-ordinals/): Seen as an innovation in data storage and network security by some, while others view them as a passing Bitcoin fade and drift. Let's take a closer look at both perspectives! - [3 Easy Ways to Run Your Own Bitcoin Node ](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/3-easy-ways-to-run-your-own-bitcoin-node/): To further improve your Bitcoin self-sovereignty, it's essential to learn how to use operate a Bitcoin node. Learn how to best run your own Bitcoin node in 2024 with Swan Bitcoin below! - [Bitcoin: Solving the Fundamental Problem of Money](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-solving-the-fundamental-problem-of-money/): Bitcoin’s rate of supply discovery is slowing down, by half, every four years - a first for any commodity! Satoshi solved not just the double-spending problem but also the fiat imalleable supply cap problem! - [Assessing Risk in Bitcoin Custody](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/assessing-risk-in-bitcoin-custody/): Swan encourages our clients to withdraw their Bitcoin to self-custody by offering free and automatic withdrawals. - [What Bitcoiners Need to Know About Hashes (But Are Afraid to Ask)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-bitcoiners-need-to-know-about-hashes-but-are-afraid-to-ask/): Bitcoin leans heavily on a process called hashing to achieve many of its unique properties... But what actually is hashing? - [Why Bitcoin Exists](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/why-bitcoin-exists/): Bitcoin was not created so that some people could “get rich quick.” It was created to preserve the integrity of money — to make the most of your precious time, your energy, and your life. - [What is an XPUB?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/whats-in-an-xpub/): “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.” - William Shakespeare - [History Happens Right Before Your Eyes](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/history-happens-right-before-your-eyes/): Technology has brought forth its champion to slay fiat money. And we all know who that champion is: Bitcoin. Bitcoin will be the resolver of a historic tug-of-war over control of the wealth of humankind. - [Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/proof-of-work-vs-proof-of-stake/): Proof of Work, at its heart, is the removal of trust from the system of money, and replacing it with something that can’t be faked: real work. - [Bitcoin Privacy: Best Practices](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-privacy-best-practices/): There is a sacred realm of privacy where essential rights and liberties into which the law, generally speaking, must not intrude. - [Bitcoin and the One-Hit Wonder Altcoins](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-and-the-one-hit-wonder-altcoins/): Don’t get stuck holding the bags of the one-hit wonders of each Bitcoin bull cycle. Instead, hold onto the asset that you know will be a top player in this cycle, the next cycle, and every single cycle to come: Bitcoin - [Stop Fooling Around in Crypto](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/stop-fooling-around-in-crypto/): The Opportunity You Fear You Missed Still Awaits - [Coinbase and the Insider Exchange Dump](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-vs-altcoins/): Bitcoin is very different from all other cryptocurrencies. In fact, it shouldn’t even be considered the same asset class. - [Satoshi’s White Paper - the Hard Part Explained](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/satoshis-white-paper-explained/): Dissecting some of Satoshi's Whitepaper to make it easier to understand. - [Why Bitcoin is Different (Part 1) ](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/why-bitcoin-only-part-1/): Bitcoin is a brand new technology that differs from anything else that has come before or after it. But where beginners run into confusion is in how Bitcoin differs from other cryptocurrency. - [The Zen of Knowing Your Opinion on Bitcoin Doesn't Matter ](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/the-zen-of-knowing-your-opinion-on-bitcoin-doesn-t-matter/): At the end of the day, the fact that our opinion has no bearing on Bitcoin is a good thing. - [How Bitcoin is a New Form of Property (5 Minute Read)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-is-a-new-form-of-property/): Read how Bitcoin is unique and powerful property, which comes with certain responsibilities. - [How Bitcoin Really Works (5 minute read)](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/5-minute-reads-how-bitcoin-really-works/): A quick and accurate explanation on how Bitcoin really works. Suitable for beginners and experts alike. - [What Happens to Bitcoin if the Internet Goes Down?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-happens-to-bitcoin-if-the-internet-goes-down/): While the Internet is by far the most efficient system of communication for the Bitcoin network to use, it could continue on with the reduced speed and functionality on any communcations systems known to man. - [4 Ways To Earn Bitcoin](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/5-ways-to-earn-bitcoin/): What if I told you there are ways to earn extra Bitcoin or get off zero if you don't own any? Whether you are just starting to stack sats or a Bitcoin veteran, here are 4 ways to add more BTC to your freedom stash. - [Bitcoin: Fee-Based Security Modeling](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/bitcoin-fee-based-security-modeling-lyn-alden/): The ideal state for the Bitcoin network is to reach equilibrium in the free market where blocks are always full, mostly with large transactions. Fees are high in absolute terms, low in percentage-of-value terms. - [Op Ed: Pitching Bitcoin During the Holidays](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/op-ed-pitching-bitcoin-during-the-holidays/): The HODLdays are a time for friends and gift-giving, but as good Bitcoiners, we already know that the best gift of all is Bitcoin. - [Is Bitcoin for Criminals?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/basic-bitcoin-questions-is-bitcoin-for-criminals/): Many people continue to associate Bitcoin with unlawful beahvior, but in reality, less than 1% of Bitcoin transactions are actually used for illegal activities. - [Tell Me About Bitcoin](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/tell-me-about-bitcoin/): Preston Pysh is a Swan Advisor. - [Does Bitcoin Have Any Intrinsic Value?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/does-bitcoin-have-intrinsic-value/): Bitcoin represents economic liberty. If you own Bitcoin, you have portable wealth. You can walk away from a failing regime and not lose your life savings. - [What is a Bitcoin Fork?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-is-a-bitcoin-fork/): Unlike a stock split, the new shares still refer to the original company; a Bitcoin fork creates new assets out of thin air at zero cost and grifts them to existing holders. A fork does not affect the 21M supply limit. - [What is Bitcoin?](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/education/what-is-bitcoin/): Find out why Satoshi Nakamoto invented Bitcoin to solve the problems of the modern financial system including lack of privacy and monetary debasement.