Chapters

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  1. Bitcoin Basics – From Zero to What Is It?

    What is Bitcoin? For beginners: who created it, why it has value, how the 21M supply works, what satoshis are, and how to buy your first coins safely.

  2. Why Bitcoin Matters: Sound Money in a World of Inflation

    Swiss savings accounts pay less than inflation every year. Bitcoin's fixed 21M supply can't be debased — here's why it works as a long-term inflation hedge.

  3. How Bitcoin Works (Without the Jargon)

    How does Bitcoin work? A clear explanation of the blockchain, how miners secure the network, and why confirmed transactions are permanent and irreversible.

  4. Wallets and Staying Secure

    Bitcoin wallet guide: the difference between hot and cold storage, what a seed phrase is, and the practical steps to secure your coins from day one.

  5. Sending and Receiving Bitcoin

    How to send Bitcoin: how addresses work, how fees are calculated, what change addresses do, and the habits that prevent costly, irreversible mistakes.

  6. Bitcoin ETFs: The New Way In

    Bitcoin ETF explained: what spot ETFs are, how they differ from self-custody, which products trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and what you actually own.

  7. Self-Custody vs ETF: A Decision Framework

    Bitcoin self-custody vs ETF: a six-variable decision framework for Swiss investors. Covers fees, tax treatment, technical risk, and long-term access.

  8. Using Bitcoin in the Real World

    How to use Bitcoin today: merchant payments, gift cards, Crypto Valley Zug, Lightning for fast payments, and international transfers without a bank.

  9. Bitcoin's Fast Lane: The Lightning Network Explained

    Lightning Network explained: how payment channels work, why the system is secure, what fees cost (near zero), and how to start using Lightning right now.

  10. Safety First – Scams, Hacks and Common Mistakes

    Bitcoin scams in 2025: phishing, fake apps, clipboard hijackers, and social engineering. A practical security checklist every Bitcoin holder needs to read.

  11. Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Protects Your Wealth?

    Bitcoin vs gold: an honest comparison. Where gold holds the advantage, where Bitcoin wins, and why many Swiss investors are starting to hold both.

  12. Bitcoin as Sound Money – Your DCA Strategy

    Bitcoin DCA strategy: buy a fixed CHF amount each month, skip the market timing, and keep long-term gains tax-free under Swiss capital gains rules.

  13. Bitcoin Taxes in Switzerland: What Every Holder Needs to Know

    Bitcoin taxes Switzerland: capital gains are tax-free for private investors — but fail the professional trader test and you pay income tax up to 40%.

  14. What Happens to Your Bitcoin When You Die?

    Bitcoin inheritance in Switzerland: Swiss law includes Bitcoin in your estate — but legal rights don't unlock wallets. Here's what your heirs actually need.

  15. Bitcoin Privacy and Tracking

    Bitcoin privacy: every transaction is public forever. How blockchain surveillance works, what Coinjoin and payjoin do, and what applies under Swiss law.

  16. Bitcoin Culture and Economy

    HODLing, maximalism, halvings, Ordinals, Runes — Bitcoin's culture shapes how markets behave. Read it clearly without being misled by the hype cycles.

  17. NFTs and Tokens on Bitcoin

    Bitcoin Ordinals explained: how Inscriptions write data onto satoshis, how Runes issue fungible tokens, and what to know before buying or minting anything.

  18. Technical Deep Dive (Optional – For the Curious)

    Bitcoin technical deep dive: how Bitcoin Script works, what opcodes do, why it's not Turing complete, and how the mempool prioritises unconfirmed transactions.

  19. The Future of Bitcoin to 2030

    The future of Bitcoin to 2030: Lightning scaling, institutional adoption, CBDC competition, greener mining, and what Swiss holders should realistically expect.