ArkansasBitcoin.org
Learn Bitcoin the Arkansas way.
Start where you are. Learn what Bitcoin is, how to accept it, how to protect it — then explore deeper Bitcoin-only resources and custody options as your savings grow.
3 levels → New • Earning • Protecting • Plus: Custody Basics & Safety Sheet
What is Bitcoin?
Digital money with a fixed supply (21 million). Nobody can print more, and every transaction ultimately settles on a public ledger anyone can audit.
Bitcoin is the first and most secure public monetary ledger: anyone can verify the total supply and watch transactions settle without trusting a bank or government.
How do I accept it?
Use Strike to create a QR/link and put it where people pay you — at your chair, booth, classroom, stage, or front desk.
How do I keep it safe?
Write down recovery words, never share them, practice with small amounts, then move savings into your own wallet.
Why not just dollars?
Inflation and rising costs hit Arkansas earners first. Bitcoin lets you park part of your work outside the dollar system, in something with a fixed supply and a public, verifiable ledger.
We’re not trying to turn you into a trader. We’re giving you one more tool to protect your work and your family’s future.
Protect what you earn
- Write your recovery words on paper and store them safely (not on your phone).
- Never screenshot or text your seed phrase.
- Practice sending with small amounts first.
- Move to your own wallet once amounts feel meaningful.
How to protect your Bitcoin (beginner friendly)
Bitcoin is digital money you control directly. That means nobody can freeze it, reverse it, or take it — but it also means you’re responsible for keeping it safe. These are simple steps Arkansas families can follow as their savings grow.
1. Start small with Strike (mobile wallet)
Strike is perfect for beginners. It lets you:
- Receive tips
- Buy small amounts of Bitcoin
- Send Bitcoin instantly with Lightning
At this stage, your Bitcoin is stored by Strike for you, which is fine for learning and small amounts.
2. Move savings to self-custody with Nunchuk (you hold the keys)
Once your Bitcoin starts to feel like real savings, it's time to take custody into your own hands. That means you hold the keys — not a company.
Nunchuk – Self-Custody Wallet
A beautiful, beginner-friendly Bitcoin-only wallet that teaches you to hold your own keys at your own pace. Helpful for Arkansas folks who want more security without unnecessary complexity.
Nunchuk helps you:
- Hold your own Bitcoin safely
- Use multiple devices or trusted partners for added protection
- Set up inheritance or backup workflows
3. Strong protection with multisig (shared safety)
When your Bitcoin becomes meaningful long-term savings, multisig is the gold standard. Think of it like needing two keys to open a safe — more secure than just one.
Unchained – Learn (multisig & inheritance)
Clear guides on multisig, inheritance planning, family custody, and how to protect larger savings using multiple keys.
Beginner safety checklist
A quick checklist you can read, screenshot, or print for friends and family who are just starting out.
- Write it down: If a wallet shows you 12 or 24 words, write them neatly on paper and keep them offline.
- Never share your words: No one from Strike, Nunchuk, Unchained, or ArkansasBitcoin.org will ever need your seed phrase.
- No screenshots: Don’t store recovery words in Photos, Notes, email, or text messages.
- Practice small: Send $1 worth of Bitcoin as a test before you move anything meaningful.
- Lock your phone: Use a PIN or password on your device and keep it updated.
- Slow is okay: There is no prize for moving fast. Take time to understand each step.
Future idea: a printable one-page PDF for churches, barbershops, farmers’ markets, and family meetups.
Trusted Bitcoin-only voices
When you’re ready for more than a 5-minute explanation.
Hope.com
Macro and conviction — why Bitcoin as long-term savings matters.
River – Learn
Short articles and animations about what Bitcoin is and why it’s valuable.
Nakamoto Institute
Original cypherpunk writings and Satoshi archives.
BTC Sessions
Hands-on video tutorials for beginners and advanced users.