Bitcoin

Definición:

Bitcoin (BTC) is a virtual currency designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any person, group, or entity, thus removing the need for third-party involvement in financial transactions. It is rewarded to blockchain miners for the work done to verify transactions, and can be purchased on several exchanges.

Bitcoin was introduced to the public in 2009 by an anonymous developer or group of developers using Satoshi Nakamoto.

It has since become the most well-known cryptocurrency in the world. Its popularity has inspired the development of many other cryptocurrencies. These competitors either attempt to replace it as a payment system or are used as utility or security tokens in other blockchains and emerging financial technologies.

Alternative Meanings:
  • Bitcoin

    Bitcoin es la criptomoneda original y más popular. Funciona como una red global descentralizada P2P (peer-to-peer) sin propietario. Esto significa que ninguna entidad puede controlarla, pues no admite ninguna autoridad central. La moneda es open source, funciona con un monedero y con transacciones verificables. La mejor parte es que puede usarse por cualquier persona con un smartphone o computadora.

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