Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Learn in this educational video from Andreas M. Antonopoulos when and how to consolidate Bitcoin UTXOs, also known as Unspent Transaction Outputs. There are plusses and minuses to different consolidation approaches with Bitcoin, so if you're wondering if and when to consolidate, this video explains consolidation of Bitcoin change in your wallet.
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0:00 Is it advisable to consolidate small amounts of bitcoin received over time to different addresses within the same wallet into a single address?
1:07 Consolidating when fees are low can equal lower transaction fees later
2:03 Consolidating UTXOs from multiple addresses can damage your privacy
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Learn in this educational video from Andreas M. Antonopoulos when and how to consolidate Bitcoin UTXOs, also known as Unspent Transaction Outputs. There are plusses and minuses to different consolidation approaches with Bitcoin, so if you're wondering if and when to consolidate, this video explains consolidation of Bitcoin change in your wallet.
Chapters
0:00 Is it advisable to consolidate small amounts of bitcoin received over time to different addresses within the same wallet into a single address?
1:07 Consolidating when fees are low can equal lower transaction fees later
2:03 Consolidating UTXOs from multiple addresses can damage your privacy
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.
About aantonop: Andreas isn't promoting a company or an organization; he's paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas**
Amazon & Kindle: amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
E-books & Merch: aantonop.io/shop
Patreon: patreon.com/aantonop
Website: aantonop.com
Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops
***Connect with Andreas on Socials***
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![Worst Ways to Gift Cryptocurrency [you can keep your bitcoin papaya]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vqxDQBgo5vc/mqdefault.jpg "Worst Ways to Gift Cryptocurrency [you can keep your bitcoin papaya]
In the Gifting Cryptocurrency Livestream, Andreas answered the question, What are the worst ways to gift crypto? In this 2 minute video, he explains the 3 worst ways to gift cryptocurrency including bitcoin. Watch the video and be sure youre not doing these things.
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0:00 What are the worst ways to give a gift of cryptocurrency to other people?
0:11 Dont give to people who dont want it, or really need the money now
0:29 No bitcoin papaya
1:20 Dont give gifts with strings attached
Watch the entire gifting cryptocurrency bonus livestream here: https://youtu.be/SsGBYJcV12k
Ready for some laughs? Watch this video snippet from Andreas no learning crypto comedy special: https://youtu.be/1AnAe6fm2-8
Or watch the entire episode of crypto comedy video: https://youtu.be/hjOTi3Vaiqo
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/aantonop
Website: https://aantonop.com
Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops
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![WORST Ways to Store Bitcoin [3 Mistakes to Avoid]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x6rnAGscBrU/mqdefault.jpg "WORST Ways to Store Bitcoin [3 Mistakes to Avoid]
How secure are your bitcoin? Dont make easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to your cryptocurrency security and storage. Watch this video and make sure youre not storing your bitcoin in one of the worst places!
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0:00 What are the worst ways to store bitcoin?
0:16 Worst place to store bitcoin
1:56 2nd worst practice: Non-custodial, web wallet, without 2FA
2:31 3rd worst practice: Poorly secured desktop computer
3:23 The best ways to store bitcoin
Andreas has been asked, whats the best way to secure my bitcoin but this is the first time hes been asked what are the worst ways to store bitcoin. In this video, Andreas discusses custodial bitcoin security, two factor authentication, non-custodial bitcoin web wallets, and cryptocurrency desktop wallets.
This question is from the Open Topic Livestream Q&A, which took place on May 30, 2020. Watch the entire video here: https://youtu.be/BeBF2Pod_DU. If you want to ask questions early (before the live event), become a Community Builder on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop. Patrons get early access to ask questions, view talks, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.
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Learn how to Choose Your Cryptocurrency Wallet in Andreas latest workshop: https://aantonop.com/workshops. Use discount code: NYKNYC (not your keys, not your coins) to save 10% on your purchase of the workshop.
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About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
E-books & Merch: https://aantonop.io/shop
Patreon: https://patreon.com/aantonop
Website: https://aantonop.com
Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops
***Connect with Andreas on Socials***
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Music: Unbounded by Orfan (https://twitter.com/grassfedbitcoin)
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