CYPHERPUNK 101
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The Secret Language of Cypherpunks: 10 Terms You Need to Enter the Matrix
Welcome to the underground. No corporate buzzwords, no glossy interfaces. Just raw code, cryptography, and cypherpunk ideals burned into silicon.
1. Nonce
An arbitrary number used once to mine a block. The only rule: try, fail, repeat. Until the hash fits.
2. Seed
The seed of your financial freedom. A 12 or 24-word magic phrase that unlocks your wallet. Lose it, lose everything.
3. Node
A node in the Bitcoin network. Not a bystander—a verifier. It helps enforce the rules instead of trusting them.
4. P2P (Peer-to-Peer)
No middlemen. Just you, me, and machines talking to each other without permission.
5. UTXO
Unspent Transaction Output. How Bitcoin manages your balance. No accounts, just spendable fragments.
6. SHA-256
The hash algorithm that turns any data into a unique fingerprint. One way. Irreversible.
7. Cold Wallet
Your offline vault. No connection, no hackers. Just you and your seed.
8. Public Key / Private Key
The magic duo. Your public key is your address. Your private key is your power. Keep it secret. Keep it safe.
9. Proof of Work
No promises. Just raw computing power. Want to write on the blockchain? Burn energy. Prove your work.
10. Fork
When the community splits. Two visions, two blockchains. One choice. Yours.
Already know these words? Welcome home. Just discovering them? Welcome to the matrix.
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