Bitcoin is a global payment protocol that anyone with internet access can participate in and contribute to. However, building Bitcoin applications can be complicated due to the vast use cases and user base. This guide is designed to help navigate those complexities, providing overviews, design processes, reference designs, and technical explanations to assist in building the diverse range of Bitcoin use cases.
The guide covers getting started with Bitcoin, including open design, visual language, design principles, and a technology primer. It then delves into designing Bitcoin products, exploring personal finance use cases, user research, and common user flows. Several reference designs are presented, such as a daily spending wallet, savings wallet, upgradeable wallet, shared wallet, multiple wallets, and inheritance wallet.
Overall, this comprehensive guide aims to empower anyone, regardless of their location or background, to navigate the complexities of building Bitcoin applications and contribute to the growth and development of this global payment protocol.