> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.hongbaob.tc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.hongbaob.tc/resources/useful-links.md). # Useful Links ## Official Resources ### Bitcoin.org [bitcoin.org](https://bitcoin.org) * Original Bitcoin website * Beginner guides * Wallet recommendations * Full node software ### Bitcoin Whitepaper [Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) * Satoshi Nakamoto's original paper * The foundation of Bitcoin * Technical but worth reading ## Wallets ### Mobile Wallets * [**BlueWallet**](https://bluewallet.io) - Feature-rich and user-friendly * [**Muun**](https://muun.com) - Simple with Lightning integration * [**Phoenix**](https://phoenix.acinq.co) - Lightning-first wallet * [**Wallet of Satoshi**](https://www.walletofsatoshi.com) - Easiest Lightning wallet ### Hardware Wallets * [**Ledger**](https://www.ledger.com) - Popular hardware wallet * [**Trezor**](https://trezor.io) - Open source hardware wallet * [**Coldcard**](https://coldcard.com) - Bitcoin-only security focus * [**Foundation**](https://foundationdevices.com) - Premium open source ### Desktop Wallets * [**Sparrow**](https://sparrowwallet.com) - Advanced features * [**Electrum**](https://electrum.org) - Lightweight and powerful * [**Bitcoin Core**](https://bitcoincore.org) - Full node wallet ## Learning Resources ### Websites * [**Learn Me a Bitcoin**](https://learnmeabitcoin.com) - Technical explanations made simple * [**Bitcoin Optech**](https://bitcoinops.org) - Technical newsletter and resources * [**Jameson Lopp's Resources**](https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information.html) - Comprehensive link collection ### Books * **"The Bitcoin Standard"** by Saifedean Ammous * **"Mastering Bitcoin"** by Andreas Antonopoulos * **"The Little Bitcoin Book"** by Multiple Authors * **"21 Lessons"** by Gigi ### Videos & Courses * [**Andreas Antonopoulos YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/aantonop) - Educational videos * [**MIT Bitcoin Course**](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-s12-blockchain-and-money-fall-2018/) - Free university course * [**Bitcoin University**](https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinUniversity) - Matthew Kratter's channel ### Podcasts * **What Bitcoin Did** - Peter McCormack * **The Investors Podcast** - Bitcoin episodes * **Tales from the Crypt** - Marty Bent * **Bitcoin Audible** - Guy Swann ## Tools & Utilities ### Price & Data * [**CoinGecko**](https://www.coingecko.com) - Prices and market data * [**CoinMarketCap**](https://coinmarketcap.com) - Market information * [**Clark Moody Bitcoin**](https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com) - Real-time dashboard * [**Bitcoinity**](https://bitcoinity.org) - Live price charts ### Blockchain Explorers * [**Mempool.space**](https://mempool.space) - Visual blockchain explorer * [**Blockstream.info**](https://blockstream.info) - Clean block explorer * [**Blockchain.com Explorer**](https://www.blockchain.com/explorer) - Popular explorer * [**BTCScan**](https://btcscan.org) - Simple and fast ### Network Statistics * [**BitInfoCharts**](https://bitinfocharts.com) - Cryptocurrency charts * [**CoinMetrics**](https://coinmetrics.io) - Network data * [**Glassnode**](https://glassnode.com) - On-chain analytics ### Lightning Network * [**1ML**](https://1ml.com) - Lightning network explorer * [**ACINQ**](https://acinq.co) - Lightning development * [**Lightning Labs**](https://lightning.engineering) - LND development ## Exchanges & Services ### Buying Bitcoin * [**Kraken**](https://www.kraken.com) - Professional exchange * [**Coinbase**](https://www.coinbase.com) - Beginner-friendly * [**Swan Bitcoin**](https://www.swanbitcoin.com) - Auto-DCA service * [**Bisq**](https://bisq.network) - Decentralized exchange ### Earning Bitcoin * [**Bitwage**](https://www.bitwage.com) - Get paid in Bitcoin * [**Lolli**](https://www.lolli.com) - Bitcoin rewards * [**Fold**](https://foldapp.com) - Bitcoin cashback ### Spending Bitcoin * [**Bitrefill**](https://www.bitrefill.com) - Gift cards for Bitcoin * [**The Bitcoin Company**](https://thebitcoincompany.com) - Shopping with Bitcoin * [**BTCPay Server**](https://btcpayserver.org) - Accept Bitcoin payments ## Community ### Forums & Discussion * [**Bitcoin Talk**](https://bitcointalk.org) - Original Bitcoin forum * [**r/Bitcoin**](https://reddit.com/r/bitcoin) - Reddit community * [**Bitcoin Twitter**](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bitcoin) - Real-time discussions * [**Stacker News**](https://stacker.news) - Lightning-powered forum ### Meetups & Events * [**Bitcoin Meetups**](https://www.meetup.com/topics/bitcoin/) - Local groups * [**Bitcoin Conferences**](https://bitcoin2024.com) - Major events * [**Satoshi Spritz**](https://www.satoshispritz.com) - Regular online meetups ## Development ### Code & Documentation * [**Bitcoin GitHub**](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin) - Source code * [**Bitcoin Developer Docs**](https://developer.bitcoin.org) - Technical documentation * [**Bitcoin Improvement Proposals**](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips) - BIPs * [**Lightning RFC**](https://github.com/lightning/bolts) - Lightning specifications ### Developer Tools * [**Bitcoin Core RPC**](https://bitcoincore.org/en/doc/) - API documentation * [**BTCPay Server**](https://docs.btcpayserver.org) - Payment processor * [**LND Docs**](https://docs.lightning.engineering) - Lightning development ## Security Resources ### Best Practices * [**Bitcoin Security Guide**](https://bitcoinsecurity.guide) - Comprehensive guide * [**Glacier Protocol**](https://glacierprotocol.org) - High security storage * [**Ten Rules for Bitcoin Self-Custody**](https://blog.keys.casa/the-10-rules-of-self-custody/) - Casa guide ### Privacy Tools * [**Wasabi Wallet**](https://wasabiwallet.io) - Privacy-focused wallet * [**JoinMarket**](https://github.com/JoinMarket-Org/joinmarket-clientserver) - CoinJoin implementation * [**Whirlpool**](https://samouraiwallet.com/whirlpool) - Mixing service ## News & Updates ### News Sites * [**Bitcoin Magazine**](https://bitcoinmagazine.com) - Original Bitcoin publication * [**CoinDesk**](https://www.coindesk.com) - Crypto news * [**The Block**](https://www.theblock.co) - News and research * [**Decrypt**](https://decrypt.co) - Crypto journalism ### Newsletters * [**Bitcoin Optech**](https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/) - Technical weekly * [**The Bitcoin Times**](https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times) - Monthly publication * [**Marty's Bent**](https://martysbent.substack.com) - Daily thoughts ## Hongbao Specific ### Creating Hongbao * [**LNBits**](https://lnbits.com) - Lightning tools including vouchers * [**Lightning Gifts**](https://lightning.gifts) - Simple Lightning hongbao * [**Sats4Likes**](https://sats4likes.com) - Social media hongbao ### Chinese Bitcoin Resources * [**8btc**](https://www.8btc.com) - Chinese crypto news * [**Bitcoin Association HK**](https://www.bitcoin.org.hk) - Hong Kong community *** > 🔖 **Bookmark this page!** The Bitcoin ecosystem is constantly evolving. 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