Video - What is Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency operating independently of a central bank and uses variety of encryption techniques which regulates the verification during fund transfer and the generation of the currency units. It has been invented by an unknown programmer Satoshi Nakamoto and supported by a group of programmers and cryptocurrency communities. Bitcoin raises from rug to top that despite of issues and speculations, it remains unbroken.

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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency. Bitcoins are digital coins you can send through the Internet. Compared to other alternatives Bitcoins have a number of advantages. Bitcoins are transferred directly from person to person via the net without going through a bank or clearing house. This means that the fees are much lower. You can use them in every country. Your account cannot be frozen and there are no pre-requisites or arbitrary limits.

Let's look at how it works.

Several currency exchanges exist where you can buy and sell Bitcoins for dollars, euros and more. Your Bitcoins are kept in your digital wallet on your computer or mobile device. Sending Bitcoins is as simple as sending an email and you can purchase anything with Bitcoin. The Bitcoin network is secured by individuals called miners. Miners are rewarded newly generated Bitcoins for verifying transactions. After transactions are verified they are recorded in a transparent public ledger.

Bitcoin opens up a whole new platform for innovation. The software is completely open source and anyone can review the code. Bitcoin is changing finance the same way the web changed publishing. When everyone has access to a global market great ideas flourish. Bitcoins are a great way for businesses to minimize transaction fees. It doesn't cost anything to start accepting them and it's easy to set up. There are no charge backs and you'll get additional business from the Bitcoin economy. For more information about Bitcoin, visit weusecoins.com.

Written by Melvin Draupnir on April 24, 2014.