RESEARCH / EVIDENCE DESK

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Short research notes with a clear distinction between protocol mechanics, commercial claims and our own interpretation.

01 / PROTOCOL

What the ledger records

Bitcoin transactions spend existing outputs and create new ones. A wallet balance aggregates spendable outputs; the ledger does not function like a conventional account database.

Our interpretation

For organisations: understand transaction records before designing reconciliation and payment controls.

S03 · Bitcoin developer documentation →

Reviewed 13 November 2026 · Source publication date recorded below.

02 / OPERATIONAL RISK

Custody changes the risk you manage

A service relationship introduces provider dependencies. Holding keys yourself introduces key-protection and recovery responsibilities. Multisignature can distribute control, with additional operational complexity.

Our interpretation

Ask for a recovery walkthrough, identify failure cases and distinguish a marketing assurance from a tested procedure.

S02 · Bitcoin.org →

Reviewed 13 November 2026 · Source publication date recorded below.

03 / MARKET STRUCTURE

Separate units from price

BTC and satoshis describe units. A fiat quotation describes an exchange price at a particular time and venue. The calculator uses a user-entered price and deliberately makes no price forecast.

Our interpretation

A smaller unit size does not make an investment less volatile. Compare fees, spread and withdrawal conditions separately.

S04 · River →

Reviewed 13 November 2026 · Source publication date recorded below.

04 / GOVERNANCE

Prepare the questions before the allocation

Treasury planning begins with purpose, liquidity needs and decision authority. The same price change affects organisations differently depending on their cash obligations.

Our interpretation

Use the scenario tool to examine arithmetic, then take policy, tax and legal questions to qualified professionals.

S06 · River →

Reviewed 13 November 2026 · Source publication date recorded below.

REFERENCE LEDGER

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S01 / Bitcoin.orgHow does Bitcoin work? →