Brief basics about Bitcoin and blockchain

Brief basics about Bitcoin and blockchain

There are professionals who have extensive and detailed knowledge of Bitcoin and blockchain, as well as those who are new to the subject. In this article, we give the brief information they need to those who want to know a little about Bitcoin and blockchain.

What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not tied to a central authority, regulatory body or an intermediary.

How Does Bitcoin Work?
The Bitcoin network shares a main ledger called the “blockchain”. This ledger keeps all transactions made and allows the computer to check the validity of the transactions made by the user. The validity of every transaction made is protected by corresponding digital signatures according to the sending address, allowing all users to send Bitcoin from their own Bitcoin address. Apart from that, anyone can help these transactions happen using the power of special hardware and earn Bitcoin for this service. This is called “mining”.

What is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a ledger in which transactions made in Bitcoin or other virtual currencies are presented chronologically and publicly.

What is Mining?
Mining is the name given to the process of preventing reversal of Bitcoin transactions and introducing new Bitcoins to the system. Technically speaking, mining is the calculation of the hash of the block header, including the previous block and a series of transactions.

How Can I Buy Bitcoin?
Bitcoin exchanges like GDAX or BitStamp can be used to buy Bitcoin, or you can buy Bitcoin directly from other people or auction sites. Purchases can be made in various ways. Purchases can be made with cash, credit cards, bank transfers or even exchange with other cryptocurrencies.

What is a Bitcoin Wallet?
“Wallet” is actually not that different from a bank account. It allows you to receive, store and send bitcoins to other people. There are two types of wallets. Software and web. A software wallet is a type of wallet that you can install on your own computer or mobile phone. Security and control of your funds in this type of wallet

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