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Video of the Week (and First of 2026): Bitcoin for Beginners (2026)

Matthew Kratter – Bitcoin University

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A new year invites reflection and often a few resolutions. Most focus on health, relationships, or personal growth. But here’s a question worth asking as we begin 2026:

What if this were the year you finally understood money and how to become financially free?

That’s why I chose this video as the first Video of the Week for 2026.

Matthew Kratter does an exceptional job explaining Bitcoin from first principles, without hype or technical overload. This short video is designed for complete beginners, but it’s also valuable for anyone who’s sensed that the financial “rules of the game” aren’t working in their favor and wants to understand why.


Key Takeaways (Plain-English Edition)

• Bitcoin is freedom money
Bitcoin is digital money anyone can use—no bank account required. With nothing more than a smartphone app, you can send or receive money anywhere in the world, without asking permission.

• No middlemen, no gatekeepers
No banks. No PayPal freezes. No surprise restrictions on your own money. Bitcoin allows people to transact directly with one another.

• Bitcoin is neutral
It doesn’t care who you are, where you live, or what you believe. Bitcoin treats everyone equally.

• A powerful long-term savings tool
While fiat currencies steadily lose purchasing power, Bitcoin was designed to do the opposite—protect it over time.

• Digital gold… but better
Like gold, Bitcoin isn’t controlled by governments and has no counterparty risk.
Unlike gold, it’s instantly transferable, has a fixed supply (21 million—forever), and can be secured with nothing more than 12 words.

• Education beats opinion
Bitcoin is often misunderstood because it’s counterintuitive at first. This video encourages curiosity, independent thinking, and learning step by step.


If one of your goals for 2026 is greater clarity, resilience, and freedom around your finances, this is an excellent place to begin.

Bitcoin for Beginners (2026)

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To your financial freedom,
Mark

The Bitcoin Dental Network

I’m a restorative dentist who got a hard wake-up call during the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, I’ve poured thousands of hours into understanding money, risk, and why costs keep rising in healthcare. I share the most useful, actionable resources I’ve found—especially for dentists, but helpful to anyone—so you can protect your financial health and your practice. That’s why I built The Bitcoin Dental Network. It’s free, practical, and no strings attached.

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