Getting Started
10 guides
Setting Up Your First Bitcoin Wallet to Get Paid
A plain-English walkthrough of how to set up a bitcoin wallet to receive payments, covering wallet types, key concepts, and what US businesses should know be...
July 3, 2026
What It Really Means to Accept Bitcoin as Payment
A plain-language guide for U.S. businesses and individuals on how bitcoin payments actually work, what you receive, and what comes next.
July 3, 2026
What Happens When a Bitcoin Transaction Gets Stuck
Learn why bitcoin transactions get stuck in the mempool, what RBF and CPFP mean for US merchants, and what to do operationally when a customer payment stalls...
June 30, 2026
How to Accept Bitcoin Payments in the U.S.: A Beginner's Guide
A practical guide for U.S. businesses and individuals who want to start accepting bitcoin payments, from wallet setup to tax recordkeeping.
June 22, 2026
How Long a Bitcoin Payment Takes to Confirm
Bitcoin payment confirmation time explained: what happens after you send, why it varies, how many confirmations you need, and what businesses can do while th...
June 19, 2026
Bitcoin Address Types Explained for US Merchants
Learn the difference between Legacy, SegWit, and Bech32 Bitcoin addresses and how BIP21 QR codes help US merchants reduce checkout errors.
June 18, 2026
Bitcoin vs Stablecoins for Accepting Payments: What U.S. Businesses Should Know
Compare bitcoin and stablecoins for U.S. payment acceptance. Covers volatility, taxes, fees, and which option fits your business.
June 17, 2026
Should Your Business Accept Bitcoin? The Honest Pros and Cons
A practical look at the real benefits and risks of accepting bitcoin for U.S. businesses, covering fees, taxes, volatility, and how to get started.
June 14, 2026
How Bitcoin Payments Work, Step by Step
A plain-language walkthrough of the bitcoin transaction process: how funds move, what confirmations mean, and what to expect as a U.S. business or individual.
June 10, 2026
On-Chain vs Lightning: Which Bitcoin Payment Rail to Use
Compare on-chain bitcoin and Lightning Network payments to pick the right rail for your U.S. business or personal transactions.
June 7, 2026