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| − | <b>Bitcoin</b> is a [[Cryptocurrency]] that was created in 2009. It was the first application to run in a computer based distributed and public ledger technology called [[Blockchain]]. | + | <b>Bitcoin</b> is a [[Cryptocurrency|cryptocurrency]] that was created in 2009. It was the first application to run in a computer based distributed and public ledger technology called [[Blockchain]]. |
According to the Bitcoin Wiki FAQ, bitcoin is "a distributed peer-to-peer digital currency that can be transferred instantly and securely between any two people in the world. It's like electronic cash that you can use to pay friends or merchants."<ref> [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Help:FAQ Bitcoin Wiki FAQ] Retrieved in August 7th, 2017</ref> | According to the Bitcoin Wiki FAQ, bitcoin is "a distributed peer-to-peer digital currency that can be transferred instantly and securely between any two people in the world. It's like electronic cash that you can use to pay friends or merchants."<ref> [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Help:FAQ Bitcoin Wiki FAQ] Retrieved in August 7th, 2017</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 10:52, 7 August 2017
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that was created in 2009. It was the first application to run in a computer based distributed and public ledger technology called Blockchain.
According to the Bitcoin Wiki FAQ, bitcoin is "a distributed peer-to-peer digital currency that can be transferred instantly and securely between any two people in the world. It's like electronic cash that you can use to pay friends or merchants."[1]
Steem and steem-based dollars (SBD) can be traded for bitcoin on various exchanges, such as Bittrex and Poloniex.
References
- ↑ Bitcoin Wiki FAQ Retrieved in August 7th, 2017
Related articles
External links
- The New York Times : Why Bitcoin Matters Written by Marc Andressen in 1/21/2014.
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