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Bitcoin Fundamentals: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters in 2026

A comprehensive guide to Bitcoin from first principles -- its history, mining mechanics, halving cycles, and why institutional adoption in 2026 changes everything.

LV AcademyFounder

March 29, 2026·5 min read

Track: Foundations·Lesson 3/18View track

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Introduction: Why Bitcoin Still Matters
A Brief History of Bitcoin
How Bitcoin Works: The Basics
Mining: How New Bitcoin Is Created
The Halving: Bitcoin's Built-In Scarcity
The Store of Value Thesis: Bitcoin vs. Gold
Layer 2: The Lightning Network
Bitcoin in 2026: The ETF Era
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