Unlike money in a bank, Bitcoin does not automatically sit behind an institution. The way you store it decides who controls it and how safe it really is.
Control comes down to access. If you hold the keys, you hold the Bitcoin. And if you lose access with no backup, there is no bank or helpline that can recover it for you.
That is why most people do not jump straight into full self custody. It asks for care and responsibility from day one.
At the same time, Bitcoin gives you something the traditional system never has. You are free to choose how you hold your money, and you can change your mind at any time.
There are two main ways to store Bitcoin, and each one suits a different kind of person.
Your Bitcoin stays safely in your account. It is easy to reach, easy to manage, and needs no technical setup. This is where most people begin.
You move your Bitcoin to a wallet that only you control. This takes any third party out of the picture, but it also means you are fully responsible for keeping it safe.
Bitcoin is digital money that lives on the internet. You can buy it, hold it, and send it to anyone in the world without going through a bank. No single company or government runs it, and there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin, which is a big part of why people find it valuable.
Not at all. One Bitcoin can be split into very small pieces, so you can start with as little as 20 euros. You simply buy the amount that suits you, whether that is a few euros worth or a lot more. Most people begin small and add to it over time.
People buy Bitcoin for different reasons. Some see it as a long term way to save, since its supply is limited and cannot be printed endlessly. Others love that they can send it anywhere in the world in minutes, or simply want to own a piece of a new kind of money. There is no single right reason, it comes down to your own goals.
No. Bitcoin is for anyone who is curious, including complete beginners. Frontnode is built to make the first steps simple, so you do not need any technical knowledge to start. You can learn as you go and begin with a small amount while you find your feet.
Once you own Bitcoin, you have full freedom over it. You can hold it as a long term asset, send it to friends, family, or anyone with a wallet, keep it safe on Frontnode, or move it to your own private wallet. You can also sell it back to cash whenever you choose.
Not exactly. Crypto is a broad word that covers thousands of different digital coins. Bitcoin was the very first one and is by far the most established and trusted. At Frontnode we focus only on Bitcoin, because we would rather do one thing really well than offer everything at once.
It only takes a few minutes. You create a free account, verify your identity, then pay with your debit card, credit card, or a bank transfer. Your Bitcoin appears in your Frontnode wallet straight away, ready for you to hold, send, or sell.
You can buy Bitcoin with major debit and credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, as well as regular bank transfers. That makes it easy to start with the payment method you already use every day.
Yes, always. Your Bitcoin belongs to you, so you can send it from Frontnode to your own private wallet whenever you want. You are never locked in, and you stay in full control of where your Bitcoin lives.
Most platforms spread themselves thin across hundreds of coins. By focusing only on Bitcoin, we can put all of our attention into keeping it safe, simple, and reliable. You get a clear, focused service from a team that genuinely believes in Bitcoin, without the noise of constant new coins.