Bitcoin is a type of digital currency, or cryptocurrency, that operates on a decentralized network using blockchain

Avinash Puri
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technology. It was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

Here are some key points about Bitcoin:

1. Decentralized

  • Bitcoin is not controlled by any government or central bank. Transactions are validated by a network of computers (called nodes) and recorded on a public ledger known as the blockchain.

2. Supply Limit

  • There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins. This scarcity contributes to its value over time.

3. Blockchain

  • Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a blockchain, a secure, transparent, and immutable digital ledger. Miners validate these transactions by solving complex mathematical problems, a process called mining.

4. Use Cases

  • Digital Payments: Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services where accepted.
  • Store of Value: Many view Bitcoin as “digital gold” and an alternative to traditional assets for storing wealth.
  • Investment: Bitcoin is popular as a speculative investment due to its volatile price movements.

5. Volatility

  • Bitcoin’s price can fluctuate significantly due to market demand, regulatory news, or adoption trends.

6. Buying and Storing

  • Bitcoin can be bought on exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken and stored in digital wallets (software or hardware).

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