Bitcoin tools that help you avoid fees, scams & bad wallets.

Mempool.space

mempool.space

Real-time mempool visualizations, fee estimates, block data and transaction tracking.

Blockchain.com Explorer

blockchain.com

Simple address and transaction lookup to quickly verify confirmations and balances.

Blockstream Explorer

blockstream.info

Clean, privacy-focused explorer with Tor support and multiple Bitcoin networks.

Blockchair

blockchair.com

Multi-chain blockchain explorer with powerful filters, analytics and privacy tools.

BTC TX Decoder

btc1.trezor.io

Paste a raw transaction and see inputs, outputs and scripts decoded in human-readable form.

Jochen's Mempool Charts

jochen-hoenicke.de

Detailed mempool backlog visualization with accurate short and mid-term fee forecasts.

BitcoinFees.net

bitcoinfees.net

Quick snapshot of recommended fee rates to get confirmed in the next few blocks.

WhatTheFee.io

whatthefee.io

Shows which time window tends to be cheapest so you can schedule low-fee transactions.

WalletScrutiny

walletscrutiny.com

Evaluates wallets for open source, reproducible builds and overall transparency.

Bitcoin.org Wallet Chooser

bitcoin.org

Helps new users pick a safe, suitable Bitcoin wallet based on their use case.

BIP39 Word List

github.com/bitcoin/bips

Official BIP39 word lists used for seed phrases. Check if your words are valid.

BTCRecover

github.com/3rdIteration

Open-source tool to help recover lost seeds, missing characters and forgotten wallet passwords.

Sparrow Tools

sparrowwallet.com

Advanced desktop wallet and toolkit: PSBT support, offline signing, and transaction analysis.

BitRef

bitref.com

Quick balance check for a Bitcoin address — type or paste an address to see its funds.

Metal Bitcoin Storage Reviews

jlopp.github.io

Comprehensive reviews and stress tests of metal seed phrase backup solutions.

Wallet Recovery Services

walletrecoveryservices.com

Professional assistance for recovering lost wallets, passwords, and damaged backups.

1ML.com

1ml.com

Lightning node explorer showing channels, capacity, routing stats and node info.

Amboss.space

amboss.space

Deep analytics for Lightning nodes: liquidity, channel health, and routing insights.

LNRouter.app

lnrouter.app

Estimates routing fees and evaluates path performance for Lightning payments.

Lightning Terminal

github.com/lightninglabs

GUI and tools for managing LND-based Lightning nodes, channels and liquidity.

Bitnodes

bitnodes.io

Map and stats of all reachable Bitcoin nodes across the world — useful for network health.

Tor Browser

torproject.org

Essential privacy-focused browser for Bitcoin users. Access .onion services and hide IP metadata.

Wasabi Stats

wasabiwallet.io

See CoinJoin liquidity, anonymity sets and other privacy-related metrics for Wasabi users.

KYCP.org

kycp.org

Address linkability analysis tool that shows how your UTXOs might cluster together.

Blockchair Privacy Tool

blockchair.com/privacy

Rates Bitcoin transactions based on privacy heuristics and highlights potential deanonymization risks.

CoinGecko

coingecko.com

Live BTC price, charts, volumes and market data across many exchanges.

CoinMarketCap

coinmarketcap.com

Price tracking with historical charts, dominance metrics and market cap rankings.

Glassnode Free Tier

glassnode.com

On-chain metrics such as active addresses, supply distribution, HODL waves and more.

LookIntoBitcoin

lookintobitcoin.com

Visualizes models like MVRV, Puell Multiple, Stock-to-Flow and more for macro BTC cycles.

TradingView

tradingview.com

Advanced price charting platform with indicators, drawing tools and TA sharing.

BTCMap

btcmap.org

Map of physical and online merchants around the world that accept Bitcoin.

Cryptorank

cryptorank.io

Dashboard for monitoring cryptocurrency prices, market caps, and analytics in one place.

KYCnot.me

kycnot.me

Directory of Bitcoin and crypto platforms with a focus on KYC-light or KYC-free options.

Coin ATM Radar

coinatmradar.com

Global map of Bitcoin ATMs with fees, limits, and supported features.

CoinPaprika

coinpaprika.com

Clean cryptocurrency market data with historical charts and fundamentals.

HODLHODL

hodlhodl.com

Global non-custodial P2P marketplace for Bitcoin using multisig escrow, supporting many payment methods.

Peach Bitcoin

peachbitcoin.com

App for buying and selling Bitcoin peer-to-peer with a strong focus on privacy.

CCECash

cce.cash

Secure cross-chain, non-custodial crypto swapping platform with anonymous swaps.

Arkham

intel.arkm.com

Blockchain intelligence platform for transparent fund tracking and scam-related transaction analysis.

Chainabuse

chainabuse.com

Community-powered database of known scam and malicious addresses across multiple chains.

Scam Alert

scam-alert.io

Community-driven database for reporting and checking crypto-related scams and fraud.

BitcoinWhosWho

bitcoinwhoswho.com

Check Bitcoin addresses for scam reports, reputation scores, and community feedback.

Electrum

electrum.org

Lightweight desktop and mobile Bitcoin wallet. Self-custodial with advanced features.

Bitcoin Core

bitcoincore.org

Full-node wallet that validates the entire blockchain, offering maximum security and sovereignty.

Trezor Wallet

trezor.io

Open-source hardware wallet, suitable for beginners with strong security practices.

Sparrow Wallet

sparrowwallet.com

Desktop wallet with powerful tools: PSBT workflows, coin control, and multisig support.

Phoenix Wallet

phoenix.acinq.co

Easy self-custodial Lightning wallet that abstracts channels for a simple user experience.

Bitcoin Wiki

en.bitcoin.it

Technical Bitcoin wiki featuring protocol documentation, glossary entries and dev-focused content.

Bitcoin.org – Main Site

bitcoin.org

Official-style informational site with beginner guides, wallet chooser, and the original whitepaper.

Bitcoin.org FAQ

bitcoin.org/en/faq

Frequently asked questions to explain Bitcoin concepts to complete beginners.

Satoshi Nakamoto Institute

nakamotoinstitute.org

Historical archives of early Bitcoin writings, emails, and essays related to Satoshi’s ideas.

Bitcointalk.org

bitcointalk.org

The original Bitcoin forum created by Satoshi, packed with discussions, tools and history.

Bitcoin StackExchange

bitcoin.stackexchange.com

Q&A site for technical Bitcoin issues. Great for troubleshooting and deep questions.

LearnMeABitcoin

learnmeabitcoin.com

Simple, visual explanations of how Bitcoin works internally: blocks, transactions, scripts and more.

Bitcoiner.guide

bitcoiner.guide

Clear, beginner-friendly guides to wallets, seed phrases, backups and Bitcoin basics.

Chaincode Learning

learning.chaincode.com

Structured learning materials and curricula for developers wanting deeper protocol knowledge.

Bitcoin Optech

bitcoinops.org

Technical guides and weekly newsletters to help improve Bitcoin efficiency and scalability.