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What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority, using blockchain technology to secure transactions.

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How does Bitcoin work?

Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Miners use powerful computers to solve co...

1 min read Oct 17, 2025