Bitcoin (BTC) - Coin of the Week
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that was created in 2009 and had a major impact on the world of finance and technology. It works independently of banks or governments and is considered by many to be a future alternative to traditional currencies.
History of Bitcoin
Bitcoin was created in 2009 by a person or group of people under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Initially, Bitcoin was only used by a limited number of technology enthusiasts, and subsequently the popularity of this cryptocurrency grew. In 2010, the first BTC price was set and the first known Bitcoin transaction was made, for a pizza. Currently, Bitcoin is the most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market value of USD 539 billion.
How does Bitcoin work?
Unlike classic financial networks, Bitcoin is not owned by a person or a company. It is considered the first completely open payment network, being accessible to any user on the Internet.
Here we list some details about how cryptocurrency is generated and how transactions are verified:
Specialized computers, known as "mining stations", which perform the necessary equations to generate new cryptocurrencies. This process is called crypto mining. Over time, the sector has developed considerably, and most of the massive computers responsible for verifying transactions are today owned by companies or a small number of people.
The computing power generated by the miners is used to ensure the integrity of the ledger, a fact necessary because Bitcoin is a digital asset closely linked to the Blockchain; every new unit and every transaction is registered on Blockchain.
The Bitcoin network includes a system by which it maintains its integrity and security. This process assumes that at a certain time, a miner solves a series of algorithms, to generate Bitcoin and to update the register with valid transactions.
As Bitcoin's value has increased, its divisibility (the ability to buy a fraction of a unit) has become a key attribute. This aspect ensures access to all users, regardless of the price of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin use-cases
The national currency in El Salvador
Purchase of goods and services in more and more stores that accept this payment method (Microsoft, Starbucks, Etsy, Home Depot, AT&T, Tesla and KFC for a period of time in the past, etc.)
It is used in the donation process for associations and foundations, including in Romania, for example SOS Satele Copiilor or Narada, both through the implementation of the Tradesilvania solution, (https://tradesilvania.com/blog/donatii-criptomonede-sos-satele-copiilor- no-commissions-tradesilvania/)
It can be used as a method of feeding other wallets and financial applications (Paypal for example), or online platforms, including gaming.
Fast international payments and low fees, inspiration for technical electoral systems (similar to Bitcoin technology)
Other possible future applications of BTC would be:
Identity verification
The electoral process
Food safety
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Bitcoin advantages
Bitcoin Accessibility
Network Transparence
Network Independce
For more information about BTC, you can access the Bitcoin Price (BTC) page.
Financial Indicators
Market Cap: 495 billion EURO
Price today: 25.600 EURO
Transaction volume BTC (24h): 11 billion EURO
Latest Bitcoin News
Yuga Labs, the $4 billion company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, will debut its first Bitcoin-based NFT project. The collection, called TwelveFold, will include 300 pieces of limited edition digital art. It is one of the most popular launches to date through Ordinals, a recently launched way to send artwork using Bitcoin.
Ark Investment Management published a report highlighting the most important technologies in 2023. In the report, Ark proposed a bullish scenario for Bitcoin, in which the cryptocurrency reaches a market capitalization of several trillion dollars. The investment firm expects BTC to play an important role in the development of artificial intelligence and digital wallets in 2023.
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