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Bitcoin wallets

A Bitcoin wallet manages keys, addresses, transaction construction, and often coin selection; bitcoin itself remains recorded on the network.

Why it matters

A Bitcoin wallet manages keys, addresses, transaction construction, and often coin selection; bitcoin itself remains recorded on the network.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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