A comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin concepts, how it works, and how to start investing.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It operates without any government or central bank, using blockchain technology for peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions.
Bitcoin uses blockchain technology to record all transactions. Miners compete for block rewards through Proof of Work (PoW). A new block is produced approximately every 10 minutes, and block rewards halve every 4 years.
Crypto markets are highly volatile. Understand the risks before investing and only invest what you can afford to lose.
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