The first cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.
The first cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a proof-of-work blockchain with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Bitcoin's often called 'digital gold' because it's seen as a store of value and hedge against inflation.
A distributed database where transactions are grouped into blocks and linked together cryptographically.
The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.
Using computational power to validate transactions and create new blocks on proof-of-work blockchains.
A consensus mechanism where miners solve computational puzzles to create blocks and earn rewards.
A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
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