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Bitcoin Deep Dive

Everything about Bitcoin
you were afraid to ask.

A no-nonsense deep dive into the world's most talked-about digital asset — written for Nigerians, by people who have watched the naira from a distance.

12 min read

By Gifterra Team

Origin Story

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The Man, The Myth, The Mystery: Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

In 2008, a person (or group, nobody really knows) called Satoshi Nakamoto published a whitepaper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System." Nine pages. That's it. Nine pages that would go on to shake the global financial system like a mango tree in harmattan season.

How It Actually Works

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Bitcoin Explained Without Making Your Brain Scatter

Here is how a normal bank works: You have money. You give it to a bank. The bank keeps a record: "Chidi has ₦450,000." When Chidi wants to send ₦50,000 to his landlord, he tells the bank, the bank updates the record, and everybody goes home. The bank is the middleman — the oga at the top of the ledger.

The Nigeria Connection

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Why Nigerians Took to Bitcoin Like Suya Takes to Pepper

Let's be honest. Nigeria's relationship with Bitcoin was never just about technology. It was about survival, ingenuity, and the fact that a country with over 200 million people and an economy the size of a small European nation had been watching its currency lose value like a deflating balloon at a children's party.

The Volatility Talk

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Yes, It Dropped 70%. Yes, People Still Hold. Here Is Why.

Every time Bitcoin drops significantly, someone writes an obituary. "Bitcoin is dead." This has happened over 400 times since 2010. Bitcoin has been declared dead more times than a Nollywood villain in a season finale. And yet, every time, it gets back up, dusts itself off, and goes higher than before.

The Halving

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Every Four Years, Bitcoin Does Something Wild

Every approximately four years, Bitcoin undergoes what is called a "halving." This is built directly into Bitcoin's code — programmed by Satoshi like a gift that keeps giving, or depending on how you look at it, a slow drip of new supply designed to maintain scarcity.

What To Know Before You Buy

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Don't Be the Person Who Buys the Top. Practical Advice.

If you are new to Bitcoin, there are a few things worth knowing before you screenshot your first transaction and send it to every family WhatsApp group.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Bitcoin is highly volatile. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Start trading on Gifterra →