Bitcoin is a digital currency or cryptocurrency that was created in 2009 by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin operates on a decentralized system, which means it is not controlled by any central authority or financial institution.
The cryptocurrency uses a technology called blockchain, which is a decentralized ledger that records all transactions made using Bitcoin. ...
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