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Amer Foster is the founder and lead writer of Crypto Guide 101. He has followed the cryptocurrency market since the early 2010s, through multiple full market cycles, and has used crypto directly: buying and holding Bitcoin and other assets, testing wallets and exchanges, evaluating hardware wallets, and tracking how the broader crypto ecosystem has developed over the years. He writes about crypto because he uses it — not just because he covers it.

Bitcoin history: from $0 to all-time highs, full timeline

July 30, 2026April 3, 2026 by Amer Foster

In October 2009, a forum user sold 5,050 bitcoins for $5.02 through PayPal. The price per coin came out to …

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What is an altcoin? Types, examples and differences from Bitcoin

May 4, 2026April 3, 2026 by Amer Foster
Altcoins

Altcoins are all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. The name is short for “alternative coin,” and it covers everything from the …

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What Is Blockchain Technology and How Does It Work?

May 4, 2026April 3, 2026 by Amer Foster
What is blockchain

A blockchain is a shared digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. No single person or organisation …

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How Does Bitcoin Work? A Simple Explanation

July 8, 2026April 3, 2026 by Amer Foster
Bitcoin transaction work

Bitcoin is a digital payment system that runs on a network of computers with no bank or government in the …

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What Is Bitcoin? The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

July 8, 2026April 3, 2026 by Amer Foster
What is Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a digital currency that no government issues and no bank controls. It runs on a network of computers …

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Who Created Bitcoin? The Story of Satoshi Nakamoto

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026 by Amer Foster
Who Created Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency in the world, with a market capitalisation that has exceeded one trillion dollars. It runs …

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What Is Cryptocurrency? A Complete Beginner’s Guide

June 18, 2026April 2, 2026 by Amer Foster
What Is Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that runs on a computer network with no bank or government controlling it. …

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