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Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin operates without central authorities. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called blockchain.
When you send Bitcoin, you create a digitally signed transaction containing:
This transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin network where miners verify it and add it to the blockchain.
Miners use powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems, competing to add new blocks to the blockchain.
Successful miners are rewarded with newly created Bitcoin (block reward) and transaction fees. This process secures the network and processes transactions.
Bitcoin uses public-key cryptography for security. Each user has:
Your Bitcoin is stored in a digital wallet. Popular wallet types include:
Never share your private keys!
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