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Major Firms Periodically Embrace Bitcoin Payments How Running a Bitcoin Node Strengthens Decentralization Understanding the Lightning Network for Bitcoin Payments Understanding Bitcoin Transaction Security: Why 6 Confirmations Understanding bc1: The New Bech32 SegWit Address Format

October 9, 2025

Is Bitcoin Anonymous? Public Ledger, Pseudonymous Identities

bitcoin is not truly anonymous: its public blockchain records all transactions tied to pseudonymous addresses. Chain analysis can link activity to real identities, though tools like CoinJoin and mixers aim to improve privacy.

August 29, 2025

Bitcoin Tracking: Transactions Visible, Owners Harder

bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger, enabling tracking of fund flows; however, owners of addresses are not directly revealed. Blockchain analysis finds patterns, but identity links remain uncertain.