Inside Bitcoin Code: A Brief Introduction

Welcome eveyone to the first post of this newsletter! It is a pleasure to have you here. First of all, thank you again for subscribing; this means the world to me!

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WHY “Inside Bitcoin Code”?

I decided to start this project to help people to understand what happens behind the curtains of Bitcoin. Its software is its base layer, its foundation. Its code is what allows the network to state its truth every 10 minutes. “Tick tock, next block” would not exist without its code.

But what happens when only few people know the code? Those few people may try to change it, convincing you that what they are doing is good, is correct; even if it is not. In my opinion, knowing more about its code can help to reduce the risk of a similar attack. This may never happen, or what I am trying to teach you may not be enough. However, I think that spreading knowledge is always a good idea, so why not?

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HOW “Inside Bitcoin Code”?

This newsletter will be divided in two main parts:

• Learn2Code: I want everyone reading these articles to be able to understand what I am talking about. Thus, this section will try to give you some basic knowledge about coding, ranging from everyday programmers’ slang to more structured programming basis.

• Inside Bitcoin Code: This section will be a step-by-step guide inside the magic of Bitcoin. Function after function, class after class, I will explain you the Bitcoin code.

The first articles will belong to the first section so as to kickstart you inside the world of coding; later I will start to show you the real deal.

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WHEN “Inside Bitcoin Code”

After the introductory part, the plan should be the following:

• A Learn2Code article every couple of weeks on Wednesdays

• A weekly article of Inside Bitcoin Code, which should be released in the weekend

However, this is a side project of mine, a lot will depend on my fiat-mining job. I really hope I will be able to follow the timeline.

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