Notes - Mastering Bitcoin

Welcome to my notes on Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, a technical guide to understanding Bitcoin and blockchain technology.

From the experiences I have had with learning new things, I have learnt that the best way for me to master a topic is to be conscious of my thoughts and be present while learning. And writing my thoughts down as I am learning helps me to understand the topic better.

So, if writing down things keeps me focused and helps me understand the topic better, I thought why not share my notes with others? Maybe it'll help others better understand different topics.

And hence, I started this repository.

About This Repo

This repository contains my personal notes as I work through Mastering Bitcoin. My goal with this repository is to:

1. Summarize (sometimes expand) key concepts from each chapter.
2. Include diagrams, code snippets, and examples to clarify complex ideas.
3. Share my learning journey with the Bitcoin community.

Note: I’m still learning, so my notes may contain mistakes. As the Bitcoin ethos goes, always verify, never trust. Please cross-check with the book or other reliable sources.

What You’ll Find

1. Chapter Notes: Summaries and explanations in Markdown, organized by chapter (e.g., chapter1_introduction.md).
2. Diagrams: Visuals for concepts.
3. Code Examples: Scripts or snippets where relevant.
4. Resources: Links to additional materials or tools.

How to Use

1. Browse the notes to supplement your study of Mastering Bitcoin.
2. Check the images folder for diagrams referenced in the notes.
3. Feel free to fork, clone, or use these notes for your own learning.
4. Found an error? Have a suggestion? Open an Issue or submit a Pull Request!

Resources

1. Official Mastering Bitcoin book: GitHub Repo.
2. Follow my progress or share feedback on X.