THE VIDEO SHELF · bitcoin and blockchain
But how does bitcoin actually work?
3Blue1Brown explains the math and mechanics behind Bitcoin visually: ledgers, digital signatures, proof of work and the blockchain, building up a decentralized payment system from first principles.
Why HN readers recommended it
The go-to recommended video for newcomers wanting a clear, visual explanation of how Bitcoin and blockchains work.
This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.
Video & recommendation details
- Creator / channel
- 3Blue1Brown
- Topic
- bitcoin and blockchain
- Format
- explainer
- Level
- intro
- HN recommenders in dataset
- 15
- HN mentions in dataset
- 19
- Recommendation years in dataset
- 2017–2024
These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.
From the original HN conversations
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For a quick video intro I recommend this video from 3Blue1Brown ("youtube mathematician") [VIDEO] IMHO the best intro to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general.
sagitariusrex on Hacker News · 2017-08
In A Guide to Crypto CurrenciesThe best explanation of blockchain has to be (unsurprisingly) 3Blue1Brown: [VIDEO] Would highly recommend watching this video for anyone who hasn't already.
ahussain on Hacker News · 2017-10
In Blockchains explained visually (part 1 of 2)this video is the best explanation for how mining and blockchains work IMO: [VIDEO] It's long but very clear and thorough.
gnarbarian on Hacker News · 2017-11
In Demystifying Blockchains
Summaries, classifications and recommendation records are from the HackerTube source dataset. Read about this library and its limitations.
