Chapters
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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.
Why Bitcoin Matters as Sound Money Today
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.
Bitcoin vs Gold for Swiss 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.
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.
Bitcoin Culture and Economy
HODLing, maximalism, halvings, Ordinals, Runes. Bitcoin's culture shapes how markets behave. Read it clearly without getting played by the hype cycles.
Bitcoin 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.
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.
Bitcoin ETFs as 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.
Self-Custody or Bitcoin ETF Which Fits You
Bitcoin self-custody vs ETF: a six-variable decision framework for Swiss investors. Covers fees, tax treatment, technical risk, and long-term access.
Bitcoin 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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Safety Against Scams and Hacks
Bitcoin scams in 2025: phishing, fake apps, clipboard hijackers, and social engineering. A practical security checklist every Bitcoin holder needs to read.
Bitcoin DCA Strategy for Sound Money Savers
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.
Bitcoin Taxes in Switzerland for Private Holders
Bitcoin taxes Switzerland: capital gains are tax-free for private investors under DBG Art. 16 Abs. 3. Break any of the five ESTV Safe-Haven criteria and your gains become taxable income.
What Happens to Your Bitcoin When You Die
Bitcoin inheritance in Switzerland: Swiss law puts Bitcoin in your estate, but legal rights don't unlock wallets. Here's what your heirs actually need.
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.
How Bitcoin Actually Works Under the Hood
Bitcoin technical deep dive: how Bitcoin Script works, what opcodes do, why it's not Turing complete, and how the mempool prioritises unconfirmed transactions.
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.
Sources and References
Primary sources, official documentation, and references used throughout this book.